Hyena Butter: A Handcrafted Solid Lotion Bar Collection

A project in Brunswick, ME by Ark--Bark Arts!
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Artisan-made lotion bars using high quality, ethically sourced natural ingredients to fight Acne, Aging, and Dry/Oily Skin
Backers: 96
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54

Funded: $5,173 of $2,000
Dates: Sep 1st -> Oct 1st (30 days)
Project By: Ark--Bark Arts!
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Latest News

10 hours left!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We're only $115 away from stretch goal #9, which will extend the free enamel pin to all shippable-reward tier backers! Make sure to let anyone you know who was considering backing that time is almost up!!!  (Read More)

Novelty Packaging Reveal!

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I ended up finishing the box up a bit faster than I had estimated! Here's a 3D mockup of what the box will look like! The measurements aren't exact so ignore those for now I wanted it to look like what a real butter brand's packaging would look like.... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL 8 UNLOCKED!

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We've crossed $4500 and unlocked the next stretch goal!!! Now all backers of the Clean Yeen tier, both Glamour Shot tiers, and the Crocuta Crafter tier will receive a free Butter Loaf enamel pin with their shipped rewards!  Featuring black nickel,... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 7 UNLOCKED!

September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We've passed $4200 and unlocked the free Peekaboo! window cling for every backer tier that includes a shippable reward! Mockup of the final design and how it might look in a car window! The final cling will measure ~6"x2.07" This is amazing, thank... (Read More)

Almost to the 7th Goal!

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We're only $34 away from stretch goal 7 and unlocking the free Peekaboo! window cling! Hello! My new link isn't active yet, but soon it will lead to the new Hyena Butter webpage! Keep pushing forward. Send this campaign to any friends or family that... (Read More)

Test Batch #2 and New Stretch Goals!

September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Two big updates for you today! Firstly, I made a second test batch of the bars yesterday evening with my new recipe, and they turned out perfect! Well... almost perfect. The unscented/uncolored bars came out great. They're nice and hard and after... (Read More)

Up Up and Away!!!

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We've crossed $4000! WOW!!!! That means we've unlocked enough funds for me to create 400 2oz BARS Of HYENA BUTTER!! And every person that has backed a tier including 3+ bars will now receive a free 1oz sample cup of Clean Yeen Coffee Bean scrub! I'm... (Read More)

Winning Pin Reveal!

September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, happy Monday! Voting on the pin reward design is officially closed! I added up the votes and the winning design (by a large margin) was B! I added a few extra details and will be finalizing the details with my manufacturer tonight! Once... (Read More)

Vapor Core Reveal!

September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
After a lengthy back and fourth of different scent mixtures and concepts, I've finally decided on the scent for the Vapor Core bars! Find yourself on the streets of a neon-drenched city with top notes of rain and sweet heliotrope. A nearby bar... (Read More)

Test Batch #1 Complete! - What I learned, and moving forward!

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I made the first test batch on Tuesday using all the materials for the final bars. I learned a lot with this first test run of the full recipe, and I'll be tweaking it a bit in the next batch. For full transparency (and because I find it interesting... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 5 UNLOCKED!

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We've passed the $3500 mark and have successfully unlocked the Clean Yeen Coffee Bean Scrub!!! I hope you're all as excites as I am because this is amazing!!! Thank you so much to everyone who's supported this project so far and helped get us here!... (Read More)

We're in the home stretch!

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We're almost halfway through the campaign! Tomorrow will mark 15 days left! We're only $109 away from unlocking the enamel pin and Clean Yeen Coffee Bean scrub! If we can get another pledge for one of the Glamour Shot levels we'd pass it! Make sure... (Read More)

We've crossed 3000!

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We're now less than 500 away from the next stretch goal, which will unlock the Clean Yeen Coffee Bean scrub and the final Extra shop item - an Enamel pin! If we manage to get there I'll have three or four different designs for you to vote on to... (Read More)

New Reward Tier!

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
After giving it some thought and getting feedback, I decided to create a new pledge tier. The Spotted Sniffer tier includes everything the Buy a Butter tier has, but instead of one bar you'll receive three! Hopefully this is helpful for those of you... (Read More)

Sticker pack reveal and a question

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This update is a little late - sorry about that! My "quick errand run" yesterday morning turned into an all day event haha. But the sticker pack is complete! Each sticker in the pack will measure 1.5" on its longest side. You'll be able to purchase... (Read More)

LARGE BARS UNLOCKED! Plus a big ol update and look into the scent mixing process!

September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Tonight's update is a long one! Strap in!  Firstly, We shot past the $2500 mark and unlocked the 4th stretch goal!  Now alongside the regular 2oz bars you'll receive through this campaign, you'll also have the option to purchase LARGE 4oz bars.... (Read More)

Oops!

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I completely forgot today was a holiday. So my samples won't be arriving in the mail until tomorrow. Sorry about that! On the bright side, I can still reveal the unlocked print! Here it is!!! (the printed version you receive won't be watermarked)... (Read More)

VAPOR CORE UNLOCKED + NEW REWARD TIER!

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW! We've passed the 2400 mark and unlocked the final stretch goal scent: Vapor Core! This bar will have a scent based around the aesthetics of 80's & 90s nostalgiacore - also known as vaporwave! This is also the scent that I'll be making for... (Read More)

Spacewalk Unlocked!

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We've hit the second stretch goal and unlocked the next scent option, Spacewalk! Inspired by actual descriptions of how an astronaut's suit and helmet smell after a spacewalk, this fragrance features a base reminiscent of raspberries and rum. Added... (Read More)

We're almost there!

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We're only $22 away from the next stretch goal - Spacewalk! Help push us past 2300 to unlock this scent based on real descriptions of how an astronaut's suit and helmet smelled after a spacewalk!  (Read More)

WE DID IT!!!!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We're fully funded!!! AND we unlocked the first stretch goal! Because we rocketed past 100% and hit the first stretch goal, we've unlocked some neat goodies! A New scent!  To the Earth is a scent inspired by nature reclaimed. A deep, enveloping... (Read More)

75% of the Way There & Some Exciting News!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I can't believe we're already 75% funded! Thank you so much to everyone who's supported this campaign so far, it means the world to me! I have a couple bits of exciting news to share with you all! Firstly, we've been featured as a Kickstarter... (Read More)

Halfway There!

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We're now just over 50% funded! Keep it going by sharing the campaign with friends and family!  (Read More)

On to Day 2!

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Overnight we got bumped a little past 40% funded! That's awesome! Keep sharing this campaign with your friends and family, and don't forget to use the social buttons in the story so they can be counted towards unlocking the items in the Extras shop!... (Read More)

We Hit 500!

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I can't believe we're already 25% of the way there! Thank you so much to everyone who has backed so far!  Help push us further towards our goal by sharing this kickstarter with friends and family! Remember to use the social links in the campaign... (Read More)

And We're Live!

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I'm so excited to finally kick off this campaign! Hyena Butter has been a MASSIVE labor of love so I hope you all like it! I'll be doing nightly tallies on the social shares to ensure the Extras shop is up to date! If you haven't yet, please consider... (Read More)

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