Toxic Art: Turning Pollution into Paint

A project in Athens, OH by John Sabraw
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Saving waterways from coal mine pollution by turning that pollution into valuable pigments and paints.
Backers: 488
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68

Funded: $33,138 of $30,000
Dates: Mar 19th -> Apr 21st (33 days)
Project By: John Sabraw
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YOU DID IT!!!!!

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Humbled, excited, ready to get to work! Thank you to every single one of you generous hearted and clearly intelligent people. We have made our goal and even have one day left. More after our project pledge period ends tomorrow night, but for now know... (Read More)

85%, 7 days to go, new art wall design idea

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone! Your generosity has put this project in a great position to finish strong - only 15% left - we can do it!! Shout out to Artist and Craftsman who have published the second part of their blog on our project (here), and featured us... (Read More)

Free Giveaway!

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm telling you Gamblin Artists Colors are the best people to work with, just amazing! Anyone in the US, including you generous backers, can be one of 10 lucky people to win this Gamblin set free! For details on how to enter - go to my Instagram... (Read More)

300 Backers, and this article ...

April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
300 Backers! Our team is stunned by the support you have all given us. It drives us to work harder and be as creative as possible - so thank you! We do seem to have hit the mid-campaign slowdown, but Dr. Lynda Ulrich just wrote this article on our... (Read More)

Can I make Acrylic Paints?

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Many of you amazing and generous backers have asked: “can the pigments from acid mine drainage (AMD) be used to make acrylics?” Yes they can! I learned how from the fabulous Art Guerra at Guerra Paint & Pigment NYC. I made this video to show... (Read More)

Over $20,000 Thank You!

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
You are all so wonderful! We are 9 days in and already over $20,000 pledged. Thank you for your support. I wanted to let you know that our student design team is making great headway towards the art wall design (pictures of our presentations this... (Read More)

You are the best!!

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you - our awesome backers! We are beyond excited that we hit 50% of our funding goal in just 4 days. We know the other 50% won’t come easy, but with so many of you sharing our story and project link,... (Read More)

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