Brass Custom Cuff Bracelet | Handcrafted Jewelry

The idea from Valerie Baumeister from Berlin-Mitte:

I would like to have a cuff bracelet made of brass with the words LIEBLINGSMENSCH in capital letters written on it.
Regards
Christina

The customer's rating:

Valerie Baumeister 16 Jan 2019 6:28 pm

Thank you very much for the effort you took to meet my expectations regarding the size and lettering. The end product was beautiful and the recepient (it was a gift ) was very happy.
Regards
Christina

The story of the Custom made cuff bracelet made of brass:

Negotiation phase

Offer from Cecilia Kimani within negotiation

Cecilia Kimani 19 Oct 2018 11:51 am

Hi
I would like to give my offer.
There are two types of Cuffs: - Brass Wire and Cast Piece
Of these types there are two sizes:
● Small/Medium: Internal Diameter is 55mm, Internal depth is 45mm,Opening of the cuff is 27mm
● Medium large size: Internal Diameter is 56mm, Internal depth is 46mm, Opening of the cuff is 29mm
We offer good quality with a smooth finish with no bubbles, scratches and red marks
The cost of the Flattened Brass wire cuff is 1800 ksh per piece and for the Cast cuff is 2500 ksh per piece

Valerie Baumeister 20 Oct 2018 1:10 pm

Hi Cecilia.
I would like the cuff to be made of brass and 5mm thick in size small. With the words LIEBLINGSMENSCH engraved on it.

Cecilia Kimani 22 Oct 2018 4:46 pm

Hi Christina
That can be done. Would you like it in Cast or Brass flattened wire?

Valerie Baumeister 23 Oct 2018 4:18 pm

In brass please. 5 mm thick.

Cecilia Kimani 30 Oct 2018 8:27 am

Hi Christina,
Thank you for reaching back. The cost of the Cuff comprises of :
1. A full roll of brass wire- Ksh. 1500
2. Labour Ksh.300
3.Transport Ksh. 100
4. Packaging and gift box: Ksh 550

Valerie Baumeister 07 Nov 2018 4:15 pm

Hallo.
The price is fine. Coukd you please use the font in the example in the uploaded picture? If that’s not possible please send me an example of the lettering you were thinking of using. Thanks.
Regards
Christina

Cecilia Kimani 08 Nov 2018 2:09 pm

Hi Christina,

I have send a explanatory picture to show the font I have (Times New Roman Font) The height of the letters is 4mm and the width is 2mm

Best Regards
Cecilia

Production phase

Custom made cuff bracelet made of brass within custom made realization

Cecilia Kimani 21 Nov 2018 2:44 pm

Hi Christina
We are able to get Gauge 6 wire where when flattened we acquire 3mm thickness and not the 5mm. Gauge 6 is the thickest wire we can find in Kenya. The 3mm thickness will still be okay as the 5mm thickness. Would you like us to proceed with the 3mm flattened wire?

Valerie Baumeister 26 Nov 2018 6:32 am

Hi Cecilia
Will the reduced thickness affect the lettering?

Cecilia Kimani 26 Nov 2018 8:32 am

Hi Christina

Thank you for reaching back. No it will not

Valerie Baumeister 26 Nov 2018 10:24 am

Ok. Then please proceed.
Thanks.

Cecilia Kimani 26 Nov 2018 12:26 pm

Thanks Christina

Cecilia Kimani 06 Dec 2018 1:39 pm

Hi Christina
Kindly find photos of the product. It is completely done and ready for shipment

Valerie Baumeister 10 Dec 2018 4:19 pm

Hello Cecilia.
The letters on the bracelet don‘t seem to be on the same level like in the picture I provided. Especially in the last part of the word from -MENSCH.

Cecilia Kimani 11 Dec 2018 9:08 am

Hi Christina
Thanks for your feedback. It's a little hard to have the letters totally on the same level since this is a handmade technique. I could try with another piece and see how best it will be
Regards
Cecilia

Valerie Baumeister 17 Dec 2018 8:50 am

Ok.

Cecilia Kimani 18 Dec 2018 10:39 am

Hi Christina
The other piece is ready. The alignment is better. I have uploaded photos, looking forward to your feedback.

Valerie Baumeister 22 Dec 2018 9:46 am

Ok thanks.
It still seems to be a challenge but I understand that it can’t be perfect as it’s manual.
Thank you for redoing it. I’m looking forward to receiving it.

The final Custom made cuff bracelet made of brass:

Material: Brass wire
Reference: ON001255E-6502

Costs to realize this Custom made cuff bracelet made of brass

	Price
Cost of material	12.93
Cost of labour	2.59
Cost of packaging	4.74
Cost of delivery to local operations manager	0.86
Subtotal – payout to craftsman	21.12
Customer aquisition costs (advertising etc.)	2.11
Handling fee Urban Change Lab	2.11
Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany^*	10
VAT (Germany)^*	6.72
Total	42.05