Carbon 6 Forged Carbon Fiber and Luminescent Rings
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Our forged carbon rings offer a unique, modern take on the traditional wedding band. Please help us bring these rings to the world!
Backers: 3431
Average Pledge Per Backer: $119
Funded: $408,861 of $11,500
Dates: Jul 3rd -> Aug 2nd (30 days)
Project By: John Paul Easley
Backers: 3431
Average Pledge Per Backer: $119
Funded: $408,861 of $11,500
Dates: Jul 3rd -> Aug 2nd (30 days)
Project By: John Paul Easley
$408,861
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 2 @ 09:30 -0400 GMT
3555%
of goal
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Latest News
White Luminescent Ring Photo 
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Our photographer is on a well-deserved vacation, so I'm afraid all we have is a quick iPhone shot, but we wanted to show off our Forged Carbon Fiber ring with a white luminescent insert! (Read More)
Happy Wedding Day to Four of Our Backers!
July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
A couple weeks ago we got some requests from four different backers who had weddings coming up this weekend, asking if we could get their rings out in time for their big day. We were honored. After a bit of rushing and a few trips to FedEx, rings... (Read More)
Missions to Tackle. A limited edition tactical watch inspired by mission critical cockpit and diver gear.
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Meet the Redux & Co. COURG tactical watch, a timepiece built to tackle missions. The hybrid design is inspired by WW2 fighter pilot instruments and fused with diver functionality, crafted from military grade components in a classic reasonable... (Read More)
Luminescent Color Chart!
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Here it is!! Many of you have asked for a chart to specify each of the luminescent colors. Notice that white is not displayed in the photo. The white luminescent is simply a bright white glow, resembling that of a clear halogen light. Turquoise is... (Read More)
More Glow Insert Shots
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! We wanted to get some more photos to you of the glow inserts. Our photographer is going to take some more shots soon. Until then here's some photos my wife took with her phone. As it turns out, it's not easy to take pictures of things in... (Read More)
New Colors Are Here!
July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The new colors are in! In addition to blue, white, purple, and red, we're excited to be able to officially offer green, orange, and turquoise. (In the photo above, orange is showing up yellow; in person, it's definitely orange.) We'll have all... (Read More)
My Inspirations for the Forged Carbon Fiber Luminescent Rings
July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
It’s important to me that you know I am not the first maker to use luminescent in a ring or even the first to use Forged Carbon Fiber to make rings. I think I’m the first to put the two together but even that is difficult to say. There is a big... (Read More)
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July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Our friends at Kisetsu have developed the NATSU Wallet - the World’s Smallest RFID Shielding Leather Wallet! Not only is it RFID protected, it carries not just your cards and bills, but also your coins and keys as well! You will never find another... (Read More)
New Glow Colors Are In!
July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Great news: the new colors for glow inserts have arrived! (Red apparently takes a little longer to come in, but it should be here soon.) We got the highest quality luminescent powder on the market to ensure our rings would offer the brightest glow... (Read More)
The Hand Forging Process
July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
As we gear up to start large-scale production I wanted to send out a quick update about our hand-forging process. We don't outsource any of our forged carbon rings. Instead, each one is made and finished by hand in our small shop using our own... (Read More)
New Reward: 1 Forged Carbon Fiber Ring with Silver Inlay + 1 Forged Carbon Fiber Ring with Silver Insert and Inlay
July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We've got a new reward to share! For those of you who want the option to have two rings both with a silver inlay but only one with a silver insert, that's now an option. Thanks again for all the support and please keep the requests coming! (Read More)
Ring Sizing Made Easy
July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
From what we've been hearing, it sounds like figuring out what ring size you are can be a bit of a challenge. Fortunately, the Internet has come to the rescue. We found this really easy-to-use site that allows you to calculate your ring size more... (Read More)
New Reward: 1 Forged Carbon Fiber Ring + 1 Forged Carbon Fiber Ring with Silver Insert and Silver Inlay
July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We have loved getting feedback about what rewards you want to see, and after getting another request today, we're happy to be adding a new one: a package deal for one all-Forged Carbon Fiber ring and a Forged Carbon Fiber ring with silver insert and... (Read More)
Stretch Goal: New Glow Colors Coming!
July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! We are so excited and grateful for how the project is going, and it's thanks to all of you. We've already purchased some tools and are gearing up for production. We heard from several of you that you want to see a red luminescent... (Read More)
New Sizes Available!
July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you again for the comments and messages! Connecting with all of you has been the most pleasant part of this who Kickstarter thing. Please friend me on Facebook! It might be neat to learn more about the person who makes your rings and I'd like... (Read More)
Insert Upgrade to .999 Pure Fine Silver
July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The Silver insert for the Forged Carbon Ring with Silver insert will now be cast from .999 Pure Fine Silver instead of Sterling Silver! Sterling Silver is an alloy made from about 95% Silver and 5% Copper. It's commonly used in jewelry over pure... (Read More)
1st Tool Purchased & New Product!
July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We bought a Bench top CNC lathe! It's important to me that you guys understand what a big deal this is for all of us. Basically, it means your rings will be to you faster. Before this lathe I was drilling out the ring centers on a drill press. If you... (Read More)
New Two Ring Reward
July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I read somewhere that if a deck of playing cards is shuffled properly, then it is almost certain it's particular order of cards has never happened, ever. It is amazing to me how many combinations come from four basic options. We now have a set of... (Read More)
New Product and New Package Deal!
July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! We heard from a number of you that you'd like a forged carbon fiber ring with a luminescent insert and silver inlay, so we've added one! It's been added to the list of rewards, and we'll get a photo up very soon. We also added a... (Read More)
Two New Rewards Added with Package Discount
July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Many of you have been requesting a couples package for the rings. We've just added two more each including a $20 discount for going with the new package. Please feel free to change your previous orders If this new reward works better for you. (Read More)
Retailer Rewards Now Available!
July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! We've had several retailers in our backer community ask for the option to buy bulk packages of rings, so we've added two new options to our list of rewards. The first is a package of 6 luminescent rings, all sold at a discount; and the second... (Read More)
More New Rewards!
July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! By popular demand we've added some new rewards. Several people have requested to be able to buy sets of two rings for the all forged carbon fiber and the forged carbon fiber with silver inlay models, so we just added those options to the... (Read More)
Set of 2 Luminescent Rings Now Available!
July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! We just added a new reward that enables you to purchase two luminescent rings at the same time without paying for shipping twice--and you save $20 compared to buying two separately. Thanks again for letting us know that this is something... (Read More)
We've Been Funded In 3 Days!
July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you Kickstarter and community so much for your support! We've dreamed of having our own shop for years and because of your faith in us we finally have funds to make it happen. We're so excited to get down to making rings for y'all. We're... (Read More)
Red Glow Insert Comeing Soon!
July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had a lot of request for additional glowing insert colors. We'll be adding red to the line up for sure. The supplies are on order and I'll post the photos when they arrive. We'll send out a message to all you who ordered the Forged Carbon with... (Read More)
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