Re: [DIYbio] Re: DIYBio crowdfunding campaign to conduct algae research for bioremediation and biopolymers

On 02/04/2014 02:43 AM, cameron wrote:
> Lastly, we are seeking input from the community on how we can spin this campaign in a way which makes it an attractive one to
> support. We can't give away glowing plants, but we CAN bring money into our community and raise awareness about why this
> community is important and valuable.

I've supported some kickstarter.com campaigns and am preparing to do one of my own, and have thought about the
strong association of donations with premiums offered. T-shirts always come to mind. But, some people
are not going to wear T-shirts and still want something to brag that they are supporting. Folks that count for plenty of
donated money in the world are corporate job holders. I think many of those corporate types want premiums
that fit on their desk, and in some cases are wearable art. And of course, they absolutely need to donate
some of their pocket money to get vicarious thrills out of the fun we are immersed in.

Since I am an artist-engineer with wide interests, I've learned some of the process of coloring titanium by anodizing,
and think it could be just right for small artworks to give as premiums. Algae micro-photographs would translate very
well into anodized colorful premiums made in batches as in silk screen printmaking. I could keep the costs of such
premiums down to manageable levels using my familiarity with silk screen, sculpture patination, and some
CO2 laser action for resist cutting, and direct to metal ablating.

So let's talk about premiums promoting colorful algae, (and this kind of thing would be great for microbe micro-photographs too).

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