Merbellas Thread

[PearlieMae]

You're about the only one who can, Raina. DO it!

[MermaidMichelle]

Honey when you get your Merbellas...
We. Will. Rock our tail flippers.

I trust you and look forward to it!



@Raina: I concur with Pearlie; you are the closest person to Raven who frequents this board, and you have such expertise in the mermaiding world that you can appraise a mer-tail as well as/better than anyone here!

[Princess Kae-Leah]

Yes, Raina, go right ahead and do a mini-review for each of your tails! I am especially interested in hearing about the lightweight tail you wore to visit the little girl in the hospital. It just looks so lightweight and comfortable in pictures, which are not adjectives I would normally use to describe a realistic silicone tail, which I know are generally very heavy when dry. I actually remember contacting Raven a couple years ago about whether or not it's possible to make a realistic-looking tail that is lightweight and comfy out of the water, and I believe she told me that for the time being she wasn't sure if that was possible, but it looks like she found a way.

[Inkling]

So someone has contacted at LEAST two tail makers about making this tail for them, neither tailmaker she asked was Raven. Hmm...

[Mer-Crazy]

So someone has contacted at LEAST two tail makers about making this tail for them, neither tailmaker she asked was Raven. Hmm...

Oh look it's her lionfish tail haha. Like a combination of the first and second paint job it had...

[AniaR]

Of course, everyone's always gotta follow what Raven does. *rolls eyes* it would be pretty ballsy of any tail maker to take that on. Not only because it's so complex but everyone would know it was a knock off.

[Inkling]

She posted this on her page after getting her first response. So then she tried another tailmaker who also told her no. Smh.



They started talking about Finfolk too, but by the sound of their conversation they don't want to pay that much. *facepalm*

[Ashe]

Oh what an idiot
I feel like they might be new to the community or someone younger.

[Mer-Crazy]

Oh what an idiot
I feel like they might be new to the community or someone younger.

If they are new to the community they're gonna learn real quick that this shiz doesn't fly. One upside though... that drawing is very nice.

[Princess Kae-Leah]

Yeah there's no denying they're a talented artist, but they lose points for copying

[AniaR]

I hope you commented on the post. Otherwise send me the link and I'll be happy to set them straight.

[Inkling]

I hope you commented on the post. Otherwise send me the link and I'll be happy to set them straight.

I can see the post but am unable to comment. I'll PM you the link.

[PearlieMae]

Of course, everyone's always gotta follow what Raven does. *rolls eyes* it would be pretty ballsy of any tail maker to take that on. Not only because it's so complex but everyone would know it was a knock off.

Not everyone!

But I know what you mean. Next thing we'll be reading is that that Russian girl will knock it off.

[Meronica]

Not everyone!

But I know what you mean. Next thing we'll be reading is that that Russian girl will knock it off.

LOL. I'd almost like to see her try.


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[AniaR]

well I found out who she was and saw a bunch of her posts bashing tail makers who told her no. So I sent her this message

Hi there. I saw your drawing of Raven's lionfish tail that you're asking all the tail makers to make you, and you want it to not be so expensive. I am very good friends with Raven, I own the first tail she ever made, along with 5 others. Couple points:

1) tail makers aren't being stuck up to you. It's incredibly rude of you to ask them to copy someone else's tail. It is standard in ANY custom community that people not create knock offs. Tail makers are showing Raven respect as an artist by telling you no.

2) copying someone else is a great way to get the community to NOT like you. If you're serious about being a mermaid and having a realistic tail, it's important to start being professional right from the start. It's also important to network and learn from other mermaids. You will alienate the community by copying someone else.

3) you're not going to get something like a professional mermaid tail CHEAP. They're expensive because the materials to make them are expensive. Perhaps if you find it too expensive to go with silicone you should be starting with fabric and working your way up.

If you're serious about wanting a tail and being a mermaid I suggest you join www.mernetwork.com where there are loads of resources. Also. Ive published two books about it and have loads of free resources on my website www.makemeamermaid.com

There's a lot of resources on mernetwork to help people design their own tails, or even make one inspired by someone else. Good luck, and please don't start off in the community by copying others and publicly bad mouthing tail makers. We can all see it!

[Inkling]

well I found out who she was and saw a bunch of her posts bashing tail makers who told her no. So I sent her this message

[Mer-Crazy]

well I found out who she was and saw a bunch of her posts bashing tail makers who told her no. So I sent her this message

You tell her Raina! I would love to see what she says in reply, if at all.

[AniaR]

You tell her Raina! I would love to see what she says in reply, if at all.

you will not like it. lol I'm gonna hold off on posting it because she mentioned she was looking around here and I am hoping she'll come around, but not so sure

[Princess Kae-Leah]

Good message, Raina . You were polite to this person and gave them some good advice.

[Felicia]

Very nicely put Raina, I hope she decides to join is here