Thanks Backers!
Were fully funded! Inkwell Helmets is beginning the new series TODAY because of your support. I sincerely thank you for believing in my work to help turn this re-imagination of our bicycle helmets - in its affordability and nice design - into a thing I can actually make. How is it going to happen? All of the helmets will be prepped outside then painted in my studio in an array of colors. Each h... Read the full update.
New Helmets are Even Better Than Expected
While were still waiting for the end of the campaign to purchase more materials, Ive started experimenting with our new vinyl plotter. Though not featured in this preorder-able collection, heres an example of a helmet I created using a blend of painting and vinyl. The technique is flawless! However, the technique is still in a labor intensive stage. The initial helmets for this collection wi... Read the full update.
Off to a Great Start!
Thank you so much for your early support, backers! I’m thrilled that the first helmets went so quickly. You’re soon to be a fashion icon in your city. Meanwhile in my studio, I’m painting the future-vinyl designs on bristol board (which will be transferred onto vinyl). Instead of copying and pasting the same symbol all around the helmet, I’m introducing some natural variation to the patterns, ... Read the full update.