Merbellas Thread

[Theta]

I'm with Raina in the no-conditioner club. It really irritates my skin. I had never thought of watering down the lotion, though- that's a really good idea! I've been using natural oils lately (olive, coconut) because my skin likes them, and they sit on my skin long enough to get into the tail (in general, lotion just absorbs right in. I've got weird skin lol)

[MermaidBrandie]

For lube, I work in a sex shoppe so I can access to all sorts of them.
I'm thinking a water based lube would be best if I were to use it to slip in my tail if I'm correct?
Since it comes off with water its use I would say would work excellent since it won't harm the pool/ocean and there is no residue etc when taking it off as well.
Has anybody used a water based lube and if so which kind?

Water based is the only kind to use with a silicone product. I would try System JO H20 for a thinner off the rack lube. I use J-Lube myself. (Don't have a silicone tail, btw. But I do use J-lube ;P)

What shop do you work in? I work at fascinations. ^.^

[Mer-Crazy]

So I remember this being mentioned briefly once, about using oils as lube for a tail?

[Winged Mermaid]

Merbellas recommends baby oil and some people use coconut oil

[AniaR]

I would only use oil for wet gigs because it can be rinsed out easily. If you're gonna sit for a long time dry in it it's easy to grow mold. I know from personal experience.

[Mer-Crazy]

I would only use oil for wet gigs because it can be rinsed out easily. If you're gonna sit for a long time dry in it it's easy to grow mold. I know from personal experience.

Thanks Raina I only really intend to use my tail for personal use anyway, so it'll be used pretty much exclusively for swimming but it's good to know about the dry gigs.

[AniaR]

silicone is pretty durable. I just found using coconut oil for dry gigs had it really get in there and it was so hard to get out later lol. A lot of people know coconut oil is great for so many things and can be an antifungal, so they don't think it can grow mold but it actually can. very common thing people don't realize! Just google search for gross pics lol

[Felicia]

So my best buddy bought me this mermaid goblet for my birthday and it totally has merbella scales lol

[polyhymnia113]

It DOES! So rad!!

[MermaidMichelle]

That is so cool; well-chosen and well-identified! My kudos to you and your friend!

[Arella]

For people currently waiting on tails what's your day count?

[Ariel-Starfish]

For people currently waiting on tails what's your day count?

175 atm

[Vicky Mermaid]

307 days today...

[Mer-Crazy]

227

[polyhymnia113]

352

[AniaR]

Vicki, Polhymnia- that's about what I waited. Last time I checked in with Raven she said she had some tails coming up to that amount that she was working her ass off to finish. So hopefully you'll hear soon

And FYI folks I know Tyler has still been doing loads of shows because it keeps coming on fox news! lol Keep in mind he's handling most of the emailing right now so Raven can focus totally on getting the tails done. I know she's really close to getting caught up last time we talked. Hauling tail! lol

[Merman Arion]

Vicki, Polhymnia- that's about what I waited. Last time I checked in with Raven she said she had some tails coming up to that amount that she was working her ass off to finish. So hopefully you'll hear soon

And FYI folks I know Tyler has still been doing loads of shows because it keeps coming on fox news! lol Keep in mind he's handling most of the emailing right now so Raven can focus totally on getting the tails done. I know she's really close to getting caught up last time we talked. Hauling tail! lol

@Raina

Do you know if Raven would be interested in orders for accessories only?
I would like 4 items : 2 necklaces and two belts fit for a merman to match with both tails I own. Would that be not enough for Tyler and Raven?

I sent 3 emails so far but no response yet.

[AniaR]

well she's not doing emails but unless she has etsy sales to clear out old inventory she's never really done much of that. She does moreso sets for entire outfits which is what the merman necklace you saw is for. That's for someone who was getting a tail and a whole outfit. Occasionally in the past (like maybe twice) she's cleared out old stock. But no, she doesn't normally sell individually like that.

[polyhymnia113]

Got an update from her today. She's busting her fins to finish and ship it out to me very very soon. I am swooning over the pics of it so far. None are watermarked or show the full tail or I'd share them but I promise to show you guys as soon as she sends me a sharable complete photo. I am coming unhinged. Guessing Vickie's isn't far behind. I knew Tyler was handling emails so I didn't expect to hear a peep and was delightfully surprised and thankful to get a quick update from her.

[Vicky Mermaid]

Yup that's true! About two weeks ago i recieved a picture of my unpainted tail and heel fins needed to be attached. I got an email from Tyler yesterday that my top also is finished and on the table for painting. So i'm guessing it can't be long now. It's true what they say. The last part is the hardest!!!