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      Creator tom foxen on June 7, 2012

      hi matt
      would like to connect w you on your venture. can you send me contact info etc.?
      thx tf

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      Creator chris@ULIKO STUDIO on May 26, 2012

      Congratulations on your first Kickstarter project, Matt. People are going to see wonderful things from you. Best of luck with this project.

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      Creator Marjorie Spencer on May 26, 2012

      Congrats, Matt.

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      Creator Luc de Montigny on May 25, 2012

      Matt,

      Let me be the first to congratulate you on your first successful Kickstarter campaign. Well done, and best wishes for the adventures to come.

      Chapeau!

      Luc

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      Creator Gianni D'Alerta on April 29, 2012

      I am supporting this for the fact that you mentioned that you wanted to help start a new cottage industry with these techniques. Would you post some of your discoveries and resources. I would love to learn this technique. Specifically sending the 3d files to get CNCd. Who did you use, what was the process? etc.

      You may gain more backers. Digital-Analog-Ceramics maybe even something that Make magazine would cover in a future magazine if the technique has not been covered already.

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    2 backers

    WOODEN THANK YOU NOTE - A one of a kind Thank You etched in wood veneer. If you're inspired by the work but don't have the budget for a larger pledge I'd love to mail you a sincere thank you note etched into a maple wood veneer from the project.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    CUSTOM LASER CUT/ENGRAVE FABRICATION SERVICE By helping me with my goal I will help you with yours via CNC Laser Fabrication at a very low rate - $25 per hour actual cutting time. Email with any specific questions. I can provide CAD work, Labor and Material Sourcing at the special rate of $18/hr. The amount you pledge will be a cumulative credit towards this one time offer at this low pricing. You will be expected to pay actual shipping costs of final product. Laser dimensions 12"x24", Engraving or Cutting in proper materials up to 1/4". (Ponoko charges between $81 and $120 an hour) Check FAQ and Updates for additional info.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    DETAILED PDF BOOKLET ON PROCESS AND RESOURCES - While I tried to make my video somewhat didactic for those interested, there's a lot to learn for many. For this pledge amount I'll send you a digital .pdf booklet with a detailed description of the research I completed to design these pieces and which gives you the details and resources you need to introduce these concepts into your own practice. Maybe also a nice gift for that ceramicist in your life?

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    MODERN DRAINING SOAP DISH - In thanks for this pledge I will send you a stylishly modern and uniquely functional, fingered soap dish as one of the selected designs that would be produced from the research series. [Outside US/CA - Please allow an extra $5 for shipping on this item.]

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $35 or more

    1 backer

    CUSTOM CNC FABRICATION is extremely expensive for production (typical $80/hr average). By helping me with my goal I will help you with yours via CNC Fabrication at a very low rate - $35 per hour actual milling time. I will also work in many materials that are hard to find fabricators to process. Email with any specific questions. I can provide CAD work, Labor and Machining operations at the special rate of $18/hr. The amount you pledge will be a cumulative credit towards this one time offer at this low pricing. You will be expected to pay actual shipping costs of final product. CNC milling dimensions 4'x4', 2D or 3D operations possible. (Hardwood, Plywood, Foam, Plastics, Corian etc - Sorry, no Metals) (Ponoko charges between $81 and $120 an hour)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    CUPPED HEXAGON TRAY - There's always something alluring about the perfection of geometry. This dish makes an interesting desk organizer, a nice art object or a unique serving tray as well. [Outside US/CA - Please allow an extra $5 for shipping on this item.]

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $40 or more

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    SPHERES TRAY / DISH / ART OBJECT - The unique "Spheres" tray, is a negative of a bed of bubbles. It makes a captivating object of art as well as a handsome utility tray or striking food-safe dish. This one is sure to be noticed. [Outside US/CA - Please allow an extra $5 for shipping on this item.]

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    7 backers

    BLUE MOUTH SINGING VASE - A favorite from the investigation, the Blue Mouth "Singing" Vase is left as a beautiful natural porcelain for the exterior with a pop of blue at the mouth from the glazed interior of the vessel. Works wonderfully as an art object or as a functional flower vase. [Outside US/CA - Please allow an extra $10 for shipping on this item.]

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $55 or more

    5 backers

    FACET HANGING LAMP or PLANTER - Agreeably one of the most striking designs from the series this gorgeous and versatile faceted object can be used as either a porcelain flower pot or a hanging lamp shade. The piece comes with a light fixture, ready to use, which can be easily removed for use as a flower pot as you see fit. I have high hopes for this design - here's your chance to get a first edition! [Outside US/CA - Please allow an extra $10 for shipping on this item.]

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $140 or more

    5 backers Limited (10 of 15 left)

    PORCELAIN NIGHT LIGHT or SCULPTURE - This incredible porcelain sculptural night light was a feat to create. A handsome hardwood base houses a lighting fixture which makes the clear glazed porcelain shade glow a brilliant warm hue in the dark. Comes ready to use with a nice paddle switch. The fixture and cord may be removed if you wish to use it only as a sculptural object. Limited to 15. [Outside US/CA - Please allow an extra $15 for shipping on this item.]

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $650 or more

    1 backer

    PERSONALIZED DESIGN/BUILD SERVICE - Does it all sound so cool that you absolutely have to try it yourself? Well, for this generous donation I will work with you to develop a design of your own and produce it for you in a limited run. From your communicated description, drawings or inspirational references I will give you up to 8 hours of design time creating a 3D model to your liking. From there I will CNC mill a one part mold then cast, glaze and fire a 12 piece series for you of your design. The 3D model, mold and finished product will all be yours. The model may be up to 10"x10"x3", great for a tray, plaque, artwork, bowl or ??? with unique digital detail possibilities! We can talk about production details before you commit to the pledge. I will work tirelessly to make sure that you're pleased with the results. I'd love to share in the satisfaction of this project with you! [Outside US/CA - Please allow an extra $80 for shipping on this item.] :( I wish molds were lighter too!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012