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Custom made: 2 cutlery boxes made out of wood

Custom made: 2 cutlery boxes made out of wood

Paul Kiarie

Paul Kiarie crafted two beautifully refined wooden cutlery boxes for Volker, blending light wood with precision and care to meet Volker's vision of elegance and functionality. What's your wish?

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Customer's rating: ★★★★★ “Many thanks, Paul, the cutlery boxes look very nice and fit perfectly! (Automatische Übersetzung)” …Read more“Many thanks, Paul, the cutlery boxes look very nice and fit perfectly! (Automatische Übersetzung)” — Volker München, Germany (17. August 2021)
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A request by Volker from München, Germany

Hello, I would like to have 2 cutlery boxes made out of wood. I would like a light wood, about 8mm thick. The cutlery boxes should be 5-6cm high. I have attached 2 photos with the exact measurements (in millimeters). I am looking forward to your feedback! Many greetings, Volker

The Journey of Creating Custom made: 2 cutlery boxes made out of wood

Negotiation & Planning

Custom made: 2 cutlery boxes made out of wood - design ideas and artisan proposals

Custom made: 2 cutlery boxes made out of wood - design ideas and artisan proposals
Paul Kiarie (7. June 2021)

Hello Volker I hope you are well, I am happy to provide an offer for your idea. We could use cypress wood which is a light wood to make the trays. What colour finish would you like the trays to have?

Volker (8. June 2021)

Hello Paul,

many thanks for your email. I have attached a jpg file with the colour finish that I would like. I am looking forward for your porposal for the cutlery boxes.

Best regards, Volker (Automatische Übersetzung)

Paul Kiarie (9. June 2021)

Hello Volker, I have attached a photo of one of the cutlery trays I've made from cypress wood and the shade of colour is almost the same. Since it would be difficult to find such a shade of finish locally what do you think about using the cypress wood and giving it a clear varnish?

Volker (9. June 2021)

Hi Paiul,
yes, the colour of the other cutlery box looks good. Let's use the same for my cutlery boxes. (Automatische Übersetzung)

Paul Kiarie (10. June 2021)

Hello Volker, I will be using the butt joint technique to attach the pieces of wood together...is that okay with you?

Volker (10. June 2021)

Hi Paul, yes that is fine for me. (Automatic translation)

Paul Kiarie (12. June 2021)

Hello Volker, okay that is in order

Volker (16. June 2021)

Yes, I am fine with your proposal. (Automatic translation)

Paul Kiarie (17. June 2021)

Hello Volker, I will get started as soon as I get home on Monday since I had travelled a bit to attend to some urgent matters.

Paul Kiarie (17. June 2021)

Hello Volker, I will get started as soon as possible.

Crafting Process

How to make a Custom made: 2 cutlery boxes made out of wood – work in progress

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Paul Kiarie (23. June 2021)

Hello Volker, this is the wood and wood glue I'm using to make the trays

Volker (26. June 2021)

The wood and the glue are fine for me. Just to check: The wood is around 8 millimeteres thick, right? And what is the overall height of the cutlery box? It should be around 6 centremetres. (Automatische Übersetzung)

Paul Kiarie (27. June 2021)

Hello Volker, the wood is about 8 mm ...the overall height of the cutlery tray is 5cm since you told me it could be around 5cm - 6cm I went with 5cm.

Volker (27. June 2021)

Ok, that is perfect. Please continue with the work. (Automatische Übersetzung)

Paul Kiarie (29. June 2021)

Hello Volker I hope you are well, here is the first tray completely assembled.

Volker (29. June 2021)

Perfect (Automatic translation)

Paul Kiarie (30. June 2021)

Hello Volker I hope you are well, here are the completed trays.

Volker (1. July 2021)

Hello Paul, they look very good. (Automatic translation)

Prisca Noela Waiganjo (12. July 2021)

(Automatic translation) 01 Jul 2021 7:26 am: Volker
(Automatic translation) 01 Jul 2021 7:26 am: Volker
Hi Paul, they look very good. (Automatic translation)

Final Delivery – The Completed Piece in Photos

Customer Photos After Delivery

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The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade

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Detailed Cost Breakdown

Price
Cost of material
31.42
Cost of labour
35.35
Cost of packaging
3.93
Cost of delivery to local operations manager
7.86
Subtotal – payout to artisan
78.56
Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.)
7.86
Handling fee Urban Change Lab
7.86
Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany*
50
VAT (Germany)*
27.41
Total
171.69

*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.

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