My name is Thomas Wheeler, and I am very excited about my new 3-D Metal Art KICKSTARTER project. I have been a union sheet metal worker for over 30 years and have used this type of technology in an industrial setting, but have always recognized it’s artistic potential. The first time I saw this type of machine the cost was hundreds of thousands of dollars. Today the price has fallen into the thousands of dollar range. With that price drop I can make this tool a cornerstone of a local metal art production house and make a dream come true.
When fully funded at $18,000 I will be able to purchase a computer controlled automatic plasma table to create unique metal art in the Murrysville, PA area. I will be working in various metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and steel, both galvanized steel and black iron. I have been selling on eBay for over ten years and have 100% feedback from over 1000 different customers. I also sell antiques and unique at E.N.Millers Antique Mall, a popular local antique outlet. Initially, I will be utilizing both places to sell my artwork. I am also in the process of building my own website to sell my artwork. A long term goal would be to grow to the point where I can hire extra workers and create some jobs in the area.
KICKSTARTER is a crowd funding site where ordinary people can donate funds to projects they feel are worthy and by pooling small donations can launch that project into the real world. Any donations will be held until the end of the funding period and if the funding goal is met will be released to me. If the funding goal is not met, 100% all donations will be returned to the donors. Donations from sponsors will be accepted until Feb. 27 ,2014 at 6:35 PM EST. You can check out the project description at www.kickstarter.com.
