Wooden Whale Shark Automaton Inspired by the Ocean

A project in Melbourne, AU by Nick's Wood Art Studio
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A handcrafted whale shark automaton that brings the calm rhythm of the ocean to life.
Woodworking
Backers: 721
Average Pledge Per Backer: $313 AUD

Funded: $226,027 AUD of $2,288 AUD
Dates: Jul 28th -> Aug 27th (30 days)
Project By: Nick's Wood Art Studio
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Latest News

Final 3 Days - Great White Shark Now Available! 🎉

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re now entering the final 3 days of our Kickstarter campaign, and more than 600 backers have joined us on this journey. Thank you so much for all the support, comments, messages, and encouragement. Seeing so many people around the world connect... (Read More)

Would You Like a Hand-Painted Hammerhead Edition? 🎨

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! I’ve been experimenting with a new hand-painted version of the Hammerhead Shark Automaton, and I’d love to hear what you think. Instead of the original carbonized wood finish, this version is individually painted by hand with a more... (Read More)

Sharks Movement Update

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
A quick update for everyone — after a lot of testing and fine-tuning, I’m happy to say the sharks' movement is now dialed in. Here are three of the latest samples in motion. I’m really pleased with how smooth and natural they’re looking now.... (Read More)

🎉 Over 100 Backers in 5 Days — Thank You, Shark Week!

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
A huge thank you to @sharkweek and @discovery for sharing videos featuring my whale shark and hammerhead shark automata during Shark Week. Their support helped introduce my work to shark lovers around the world. I'm also deeply grateful to everyone... (Read More)

🎉 We're Funded & Chosen as a Project We Love!

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, Thank you so much for your amazing support! Thanks to all of you, our project reached its funding goal much faster than I ever expected. I'm also incredibly excited to share that Kickstarter has selected our project as a Project We... (Read More)

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