Leather Nosecone

A project in Mountain View, CA by Michael Vergalla
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Inspired by my fathers old glacier glasses with soft leather sun shades. I made a nose cone for activities in the sun.
Backers: 81
Average Pledge Per Backer: $44

Funded: $3,551 of $3,500
Dates: Mar 23rd -> Apr 22nd (30 days)
Project By: Michael Vergalla
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Latest News

We Made it!

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Almost 80 supporters have helped this thing across the line! Thank you so much! I made cookies last night to celebrate.  It's still  not over as we have 22 hours left.  Will be interesting to see what, if anything happens.  After that I'll get to... (Read More)

46 Hours to Go!

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Close.  Todays update will be short.  Sometime last year I ran across a kid in France named Yohan who was working to make a robotic parachute return vehicle. Basically a parachute that deploys and flies itself home. As this is something I'm also... (Read More)

Final 3 Days! New Reward

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We are in the home stretch! Hooray.. Yea.. ahhhhhh..  For me as a teen this was after the 2 mile running loop, turning from Newport Rd.  to Anthony Rd. Only a couple telephone poles before the neighbors driveway, and then ours.... whew... made... (Read More)

Final Shirt Design

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
The Kickstarter is now in its final week!!! wow that went fast.  We have just crossed $3000 only 500 more to go and we did it!!! As promised I want to share a bit about the final shirt design. Don't worry its much less of a saga than the last one. ... (Read More)

Shirt Design #2 - The Source of Inspiration

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
This is a long one. Enjoy.  During my artist residency at Autodesk Pier 9 I was made aware that my engineering background was useful for knowing if bridges fail. Full stop.   The architects, industrial designers, and artists saw the role of an... (Read More)

Shirt Design #1

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is the story of the first Free Flight Lab Shirt.  (there was one before.. but only a couple were made) What is it like to fly?  What is it like to be a whale in the middle of the ocean? I'm sure many of you have read/seen the scene from... (Read More)

Two in a day? Why

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I put together a little video from the cheese making!  Pre-Covid job gives you lunch belly. Sorry Lauren for the I dont agree look hahaha.  Where we learned.   (Read More)

Past the halfway point

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
As we march towards the finish line some quick updates. The Kickstarter is 75% funded!!! Ill be ordering black leather today! For those out there waiting to support, now is your time! Keep the outdoor pictures and comments coming! Send outdoor... (Read More)

Leather has Arrived! T-Shirt Questions

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello!  After the initial ramp up in funding I wanted to make sure I had enough leather, so I put in an order that included a new color. A bit lighter more natural hide. I have also now had a request for Black. I may need to place another leather... (Read More)

Love the pictures!!

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We have 5 submissions already out of 30!!! Keep them coming! Lauren Martino yoga in the sunset, outside Bend Oregon Chris Carter Parapainting Tandem in Dunlap California Laura and Jamie's favorite spot on the Apoxee Trail in Florida Bowen Flying high... (Read More)

Show your favorite outdoor spot!

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This week it's simple.  Post a picture of your favorite outdoor spot. Include somehow the label of #update5 so that we can see its a new picture! Post it in the comments section.  If we can get 30 pictures of folks outside, in their favorite spots.... (Read More)

Happy Monday!

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
As we approach April, I always remember that I'm almost a fool, pretty much always. In reality I was born April 2nd. This joke I make to myself hasn't prevented me from making plenty of foolish mistakes.  In the last update I promised to share a... (Read More)

50% to out Goal in less than 48hours!!! Incredible Support!

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I swore I wouldn't do an update everyday.  Keep the inboxes clean.  How could I not? This thing is moving very fast. There is a whole new batch of adventurers on the raft now!  In a show of overwhelming love and support from all corners of the... (Read More)

First 24 Hours

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We are 16% funded in the firs 24 hours.  WOW! Thank you so much. I will try to do updates every few days as to not swamp your inboxes.  A couple things I've learned so far.  1. Family and friend support is so valuable in life, but a thought of... (Read More)

Incredible! Thank you so much.

March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, Early backers you really rock!! thank you. I appreciate the support for this project. Let me know if you have any questions. You can continue to help the project by sharing the link with others that you think will love it!  To prepare you for... (Read More)

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