Amidst the pandemic, Brigid Momanyi crafted 10 thoughtful, protective cotton face masks for Noel, blending meticulous care with aesthetic appeal. What's your wish?
A request by Noel from , Kenya
Hey, following the COVID-19 pandemic, I would love to have 10 face masks made. I understand that homemade masks don’t offer 100% protection but there are some guidelines provided by health experts to make them safe
1. must be 100% cotton
2. Use 2 to 3 layers
3. Insert a pocket for a filter
4. Add a wire on the side seams to ensure the mask is compact
5. Use an elastic as side strands.
6. The fabric should be washable.
Kindly if you’re aware of other protective regulations follow them as you make the masks
Looking forward to hearing from you.
The Journey of Creating 10 face masks made from cotton
Negotiation & Planning
10 face masks made from cotton - design ideas and artisan proposals
In my case I have cotton Ankara which I hope would do the job. Given the suggested pricing point a wire or even boning for support would push the cost further up.
The other conditions are very much possible
That's okay, kindly proceed.
I'll appreciate if you take videos and photos of the realization process. Also take a picture of yourself wearing the mask Thank you
I have shared a short video explaining the layering
Let me get on it
Crafting Process
How to make a 10 face masks made from cotton – work in progress
Above are attached end product
I like the masks. Kindly send pictures of all the ten masks.
I have attached a photo of all ten masks together
Alright
I believe they're now ready. I'll give you further instructions on what to do next.
That is great
Kindly follow the next steps
1. Put a hand written paper inside the masks with the instruction to boil and disinfect the face mask every day after use.
2. Find a sales person.
3. Give him/her one mask
4. Tell him to sell the rest of the masks for 150 ksh
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON001435E-13256
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
2.65
|
| Cost of labour |
4.42
|
| Cost of packaging |
0.88
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
1.77
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
9.72
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
0.97
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
0.97
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Kenya* |
0
|
| VAT (Kenya)* |
0
|
| Total |
11.66
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
Each price shown is based on a unique, custom request. Final prices may vary depending on materials, effort, and delivery location.
