Ceramics combined with laser technology makes innovative research

Fundraising campaign by Chrisoula Konstantakou

by Chrisoula Konstantakou

Cardiff, uk

I am a ceramic artist and I am about to embark on the next stage of my career. My name is Chrisoula Konstantakou and I currently live and work in Cardiff Wales. In early summer 2019 I was accepted into the Royal College of Art's research programme and I decided to run this campaign to support me with the initial costs of fees and material/studio costs.

Funds raised from my campaign will provide me with much needed financial support, helping to pay the first installment of fees for my research project into 2D laser technology on the ceramic surface which starts at the Royal College of Arts in London in September. I have developed a unique unconventional use of 2D laser technology in my ceramic art which I aim to further develop and investigate at PhD doctorate level. I will be exploring the use of 2D laser technology as a heat source on terracotta ceramics. It is a life-long dream come true to have been accepted at RCA.

I make bespoke terracotta vessels that have been decorated with a 2D laser tool which creates a spectrum of beautiful red tones and textures on the vessel surface. For your generous donation, I will create new pieces and have them delivered to the lucky winners of my draw(s) which will take place on the last day of my campaign. For every £300 raised, I will have a draw for one of my pieces. The winners will be notified promptly and I will post the vessels by end of October 2019.

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Update posted by Chrisoula Konstantakou On Sep 16, 2019

A few days left and I am hoping that my campaign can get support so that I can start my research studies. Thanks to all those who took time to read about my ceramics practice and what I hope to achieve. Your donation would be much appreciated as the funds raised will allow me to make my first payment / installment of fees at RCA. Thank you.

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Update posted by Chrisoula Konstantakou On Aug 08, 2019

This is from the team at GoGetFunding whom I communicated with in regards to some problems with donation paymens. They advised; 'If donating via card fails the first time, they will see a button to click to make a donation via Stripe (your back up card handler). For US, Australian and Canadian donors, their banks seems to prefer this payment handler, so ask them to try this if their first attempt fails.

Alternatively, you have a PayPal premier account which may accept card donations from donors who do not even have a PayPal account - they would need to click on the PayPal button during the donation process and when they get to the PayPal summary page click on 'pay by credit or debit card' instead of the option to 'log into PayPal account'.

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Update posted by Chrisoula Konstantakou On Aug 08, 2019

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Donate £65.00 Or More

Your name will be added to lucky draw for one of my ceramic pieces

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Donate £300.00 Or More

As a thank you reward, you will receive one of my 2D laser etched pieces

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