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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on April 28, 2012.

Nearly 50%!

Update #1 · Apr 3, 2012 · comment

Hi Everybody,

We're almost half way to getting funded.  I made a couple of Glovetopi the other night and filmed myself doing it to show people how easy it is.  A couple people asked why I am creating a video that shows how to make Glovetopi when it seems like I'm giving away a secret.  To them I've said, this isn't a secret.  I'm trying to teach people how to make Glovetopi.  I would be happy if people learn how to do it from the video.  That's my goal, teaching people how to make Glovetopi.  I know that there will be many many more who are going to want to learn how to do it at Maker Faire.

So, here's a silly little video to watch.  It's only a minute and a half long.

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Funding period
Mar 29, 2012 - Apr 28, 2012 (30 days)

  • Pledge $10 or more

    7 backers

    You will get a decorative instruction sheet that outlines the steps needed to make your very own Glovetopus. The sheet was designed by Piratical Pete himself and will be delivered to your door by the hard-working members of the US postal service or you can pick it up at the Faire. Please add $2 for international shipping.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $15 or more

    6 backers

    I will send you a Glovetopus Starter Kit, which includes the instruction sheet and everything else you need to make your own Glovetopus, except stuffing. The Kit includes: a pair of gloves, sewing needle, embroidery floss, buttons for eyes, and an instruction sheet. Please add $5 for international shipping.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $15 or more

    0 backers

    Poster and Merit Badge! This Includes the instructional poster, plus the Glovetopus Making Merit Badge. See the updates section to check it out. This option is great for international backers, since the postage is lower. Please add $2 for international postage.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $20 or more

    2 backers

    Basic Kit + Merit badge! This includes the Glovetopus Starter Kit and the Glovetopus Making Merit Badge. Please add $5 for international shipping.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    11 backers

    You will get a Premium Glovetopus Kit. This includes everything in the Starter Kit plus stuffing and one upgrade of my choice. I will pick one (or more) of the following: a better, larger or more interesting pair of gloves, metallic embroidery floss or more colors, better buttons for eyes. If you want to choose this reward at a higher pledge, I can upgrade your kit further. Each $5 extra will get you an additional upgrade. Please add $5 for international shipping.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $40 or more

    3 backers

    You will be designated a Maker Faire VIO (Very Important Octopus). You will get a Premium Glovetopus Kit to take home with you, a special VIO badge or sticker, and the ability to participate in any Kickstarter VIO only events we have at the Faire. (This reward is only available at the Faire, but if you can't make it, I can send the kit and other material rewards to you in the mail.) Please add $5 for international shipping.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $60 or more

    4 backers

    You will get a pre-assembled Glovetopus. This kit includes everything in the Maker Fair VIO reward, plus Piratical Pete will assemble your Glovetopus for you and send it to you. Same rules of upgrading from the Premium Kit apply to this one. Add $10 for international shipping

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    1 backer

    This reward is a Glovetopus Party-in-a-Box. Ten Premium Glovetopus Kits delivered via the USPS. Suitable for Glovetopus-themed birthday partys, bar mitzvahs or weddings. Please add $20 for international shipping

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)

    A fully customized Glovetopus. You will get the $60 reward, but you get to choose the theme and character of your Glovetopus. I will upgrade every aspect of your Glovetopus. You can even send me a pair of gloves to use to make your Glovetopus. This will also include a unique biography for your Glovetopus written by Piratical Pete. This museum-quality Glovetopus will be suitable for display and is guaranteed to love you and your designees unconditionally forever. (The love will be unconditional; the guarantee is not.)

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)

    I will lead a Glovetopus making party at the Bay Area location of your choice for up to 10 people. I will come to your home, synagogue, or fraternal organization headquarters and teach you and your friends how to make Glovetopi. I will provide the kits and personal instruction which will enable you to transform your Glovetopus dreams into your Glovetopus realities.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012