Micheletchelo: Art by and for Veterans

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Looking for help starting my new career: Glass art by and for Veterans.
Backers: 4
Average Pledge Per Backer: $21

Funded: $82 of $35,000
Dates: Jul 13th -> Aug 12th (30 days)
Project By: Robert Martin
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Latest News

Relaunching soon

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I will be launching another kickstarter soon.  Contributions, tweets, retweets, likes, etc. are all welcome and appreciated. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/micheletchelo/micheletchelo-art-by-and-for-veterans (http://bit.ly/Micheletchelo) ... (Read More)

It will take a miracle but you can make it happen!

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
It will take a miracle but you can make it happen!   > Legitimate business with a worthy cause, why not contribute?  > If I don't succeed you pay nothing, why not contribute today? > Disabled Veteran Owned Business to hire Veterans and... (Read More)

Be courageous!

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
It is easy to support success, it takes courage to support a startup. Be courageous, help me help our #Veterans.  (Read More)

Your $25 + my Hard Work becomes $1087.50

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Your $25 + my Hard Work becomes $1087.50 for Veterans. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/micheletchelo/micheletchelo-art-by-and-for-veterans Can you afford a little more? Do the math! No gimmick, just hard work. Your contribution + my Labor =... (Read More)

Today, on #PurpleHeartDay I will donate 100% profits

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Today only on #PurpleHeartDay I will donate 100% profits on Recycled Glass art to Veterans programs. (Read More)

Choose your reward today and bring a brighter future to a Veteran tomorrow.

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Where else can you:   1. Support a Veteran in his quest to help other Veterans 2. Honor our Veterans by showing your support 3. Support many more Veterans by making future works possible 4. Contribute to the future creation of Jobs for Veterans 5.... (Read More)

Be a part of the Win-Win

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Only 8 days left for you to be a part of the Win-Win! Help our nation's Veterans and receive a fantastic reward.  (Read More)

50% to Veterans and 50% reinvested

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
50% of our Recycled Glass Art profits will go to Veterans’ services in Washington State and around the Nation. Ok, you might be asking "what about the other 50%?"  The remaining 50% will be reinvested in the business to ensure we can keep moving... (Read More)

Any ideas?

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I would like to expand on the Patriotic theme. Any ideas? (Read More)

New Patriotic Piece

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I have an idea for a new Patriotic piece, but not the tools to make it, yet.  Get one for yourself, or the Patriot in your life. 100% Recycled Glass 100% Made in USA Flag  Actual flag will fill the piece providing a more dramatic effect.  This is... (Read More)

KABOWIE!

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
The new blade works great! Now if only my hand was steady enough to cut a straight line. One little twitch in the wrong direction and KABOWIE! Time to get a new bottle and start over. (Read More)

Still break'n more than I'm make'n.

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Still break'n more than I'm make'n. I spend all of yesterday hauling junk to help pay for a new grinder. I sure hope my kickstarter takes off. https://www.facebook.com/Micheletchelo https://twitter.com/Micheletchelo  (Read More)

No cutting for me today (again).

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Sometimes I love the guys down at the Shelton Post office, sometimes I really hate them. Guess which it is today. I have a tracking number that says my new blade has been delivered, yet when I went by TWICE today they "have not processed it yet".... (Read More)

I did some glass cutting today.

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
(This was supposed to post yesterday) I did some glass cutting today. Just prep work until I can afford a decent grinder. My stock of "blanks" is growing daily. Of all the bottles I cut today these are the best three. Blue Large clear Small clear  (Read More)

Nice day for cutting glass outside

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I’m going to move my equipment outside today. I don’t want to cut too much because I have a nicer blade on the way.  (Read More)

His Glassworks is Veteran Friendly!

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
I purchased a new blade from His Glassworks today.  Out of curiosity I asked if they had a Veteran's Discount, and if not would they consider creating one. They did! I recieved 10% off on my order.  Even though it was a  small order, every penny... (Read More)

Follow Micheletchelo on Twitter

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
https://twitter.com/intent/follow?screen_name=Micheletchelo (Read More)

LLC application filed today.

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
I filed the application to form an LLC today.  It won't be long before it's official!  (Read More)

I just raised $300 (locally)

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I just raised $300 (locally) by selling my card collection. Now I can begin forming the LLC.  If not for the fees I would post it here to show the overall progress.  A huge Thank You goes to Levi.  Enjoy the cards and just know that you helped an... (Read More)

New message

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone that contributed, now my kickstarter campaign (as well as the indiegogo and gofundme) has a new message.  Much more to the point, and vastly more positive.  (Read More)

Volunteer editor wanted.

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, Someone was kind enough to point out that my campaign message was a bit on the negative side. So I tried to step outside my situation and read it from a neutral place. Talk about impossible. Yet, I trust the source and I am willing to... (Read More)

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