Brian Ng'aru carefully crafted a beautiful, custom cutlery drawer for Peter, bringing the charm of his design to life with warmth and precision. What's your wish?
A request by Peter from Kirkel, Germany
Cutlery tray as photo.
The Journey of Creating custom made cutlery drawer acording to photo
Negotiation & Planning
custom made cutlery drawer acording to photo - design ideas and artisan proposals
Hello Peter, I am happy to provide an offer for your idea. What are the dimensions of the tray and do you have a color or wood preference?
I can make it out of Cyprus wood which has a light brown color and finish it with linseed oil (for food safety)
Hello Brian,
thanks for your message.
Cyprus wood treated with linseed oil is ok.
The dimensions are width 36,3 cm, length 27,8 cm, height 8,0 cm.
Many greetings
Peter black (Automatic translation)
Good afternoon, I have attached a sketch to ensure I understand what you would like. The wood will be 1cm thick. Looking forward to your feedback.
Hello Brian,
everything ok. Please make the YPart as on your sketch.
I agree with the price of 68.08 Euro in total.
Many greetings
Peter (Automatic translation)
Good morning, fantastic. I think once I understand what the ypart is I'll have all the information necessary to start. Looking forward to your feedback and go ahead
The sketch is good and correct. I need the cutlery tray with bottom. (Automatic translation)
Fantastic, I believe I have all the information necessary for me to start.
Crafting Process
How to make a custom made cutlery drawer acording to photo – work in progress
Fantastic, gotten your go ahead, once the deposit checks in I'll get the materials and get started.
OK. (Automatic translation)
Good afternoon, I received the deposit yesterday and was able to get started by cutting and clamping the base. I have attached pictures to share progress. I'll keep you updated as I continue on Monday. Do have a lovely weekend.
Thank you very much. Wish you a nice weekend as well.
Peter (Automatic translation)
Good evening, I hope you had a good weekend. So today I managed to plane and sand the base I'll share pictures in the morning
OK. (Automatic translation)
Good evening, I have been able to prepare all the side pieces, tomorrow I will be attaching them to the base.
Everything ok. (Automatic translation)
Good evening, I managed to cut and join the framework of the tray. It will need 24 hours to dry before I can attach it to the base. I will send update pictures once dry.
OK. (Automatic translation)
Hello, the base and the frame are ready. I have attached pictures. I have attached the frame and base, the will take 20 hours to dry then I can even the sides and do the finishing. Have a good day
Thank you. (Automatic translation)
Hello Peter, sorry for the late reply the tray is almost ready, just a little more sanding and finishing. I have added dowels to the joints too to ensure it's strong and durable. I will attach final pictures once am done.
Very nice. Everything ok. (Automatic translation)
Hello Peter, The first layer of linseed is dry, will sand lightly and apply the second and third layers then the tray will be ready for delivery. I have attached some pictures too.
OK, looks good. (Automatic translation)
Hello Peter, the tray is ready for shipping and delivery. It was a great pleasure to realize your idea. I look forward to realizing another idea for you in the future, we hope you enjoyed the experience and that the tray fulfills your idea. Enjoy the weekend.
Yes. Allows ok and thank you very much.
Best regards
Peter (Automatic translation)
Final Delivery – The Completed Piece in Photos
Customer Photos After Delivery
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON008056E-42100
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
15.49
|
| Cost of labour |
28.21
|
| Cost of packaging |
1.59
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
2.38
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
47.67
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
4.77
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
4.77
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany* |
50
|
| VAT (Germany)* |
10.87
|
| Total |
127.58
|
*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.
