Cecilia Kimani crafted a stunning brass cuff bracelet for Christina, capturing her cherished sentiment with personal engraving. What's your wish?
A request by Christina from Berlin-Mitte, Germany
I would like to have a cuff bracelet made of brass with the words LIEBLINGSMENSCH in capital letters written on it.
Regards
Christina
The Journey of Creating Custom made cuff bracelet made of brass
Negotiation & Planning
Custom made cuff bracelet made of brass - design ideas and artisan proposals
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
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.
Hi Christina
That can be done. Would you like it in Cast or Brass flattened wire?
In brass please. 5 mm thick.
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
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
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
Crafting Process
How to make a Custom made cuff bracelet made of brass – work in progress
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?
Hi Cecilia
Will the reduced thickness affect the lettering?
Hi Christina
Thank you for reaching back. No it will not
Ok. Then please proceed.
Thanks.
Thanks Christina
Hi Christina
Kindly find photos of the product. It is completely done and ready for shipment
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.
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
Ok.
Hi Christina
The other piece is ready. The alignment is better. I have uploaded photos, looking forward to your feedback.
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 Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON001255E-6502
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| 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 artisan |
21.12
|
| Customer acquisition 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
|
*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.
