Esther Oriku crafted a magical wand for Steve's son, Andrés, complete with a personalized box, bringing his Harry Potter adventures to life in a special way. What's your wish?
A request by Steve from Zaragoza, Spain
I’m currently reading Harry Potter to my son Andrés – he’s 8 years old and he likes playing with his toy wands but I think he’d love his own “real” wand perhaps in a box with his full name inscribed. Here’s an example https://www.harrypottershop.com/products/harry-potter-collectible-wand-by-noble-collection
The Journey of Creating Custom made “real” wand
Negotiation & Planning
Custom made “real” wand - design ideas and artisan proposals
Hello Steve,
I'm happy to provide an offer for your idea. I've looked at your example which is 14 inches long. I can easily make that. Africa is known for it's longstanding voodoo tradition so tell Andrés to be careful where he points that 😉
For the rough handle part, I'll use leleshwa wood so it comes out naturally and will have similar details for the curves but just more natural rather than hand crafted
For the smooth end of the wand, I'll use olive wood and just do the finishing with varnish to make it smoother. For the box, I'll curve it on the inside where the wand rests to fit the wand and cover it with red velvet fabric
Dimensions of the box I'll use are 16" length, 3" width and 2" height
For his name, would you like it in just a normal Font or I use abit of calligraphy? all small letters or capital letters? Also what is his full name?
Let me know what you think about the materiel choices and everything else.
Regards,
Esther
That all sounds perfect. His full name is Andrés . That's an acute accent on the "e". Andrés is his first name and is his surname. The first letter of each word should be capitalised and the rest lower case. I think Caligraphy wi¡ould suit it well. Thanks Esther!
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Hallo Steve,
Thank you for your reply and the full details of the names.
I have undestoond and let me give the price.
Thank you
Esther
Hallo Steve
Thank you for your reply and the full details of the names. The stick we will use olive wood and leleshwa wood and the main box we use mahogany wood. The best measurements are 16" length X3.5" height X3"wide.
I have understood and let me give the price.
Thank you.
Esther.
ok thanks!
Hallo Steve
Thank you for your reply.
I will start the Harry Potter immediately.
Thank you.
Esther
Hallo Steve.
Thank you for your reply.
I will start the Harry Potter immediately.
Thank you
Esther
Hello Steve,
I've began working on your request and I have uploaded photos of the same.
The wood you see is olive wood for the box and I would recommend not to have it stained as it might loose the essence of it's natural color.
I've uploaded a photo of the olive wood that I previously stained to show you what it will look like in the end. Let me know what you think.
Thank you,
Esther.
Hallo Steve.
Thank you for your reply.
I will start the Harry Potter project immediately once you give me the go ahead.
I've attached photos of stained olive wood with the blue arrow and unstained wood which is next to the wand as a prototype of what to expect.
Thank you
Esther
OK! Thanks for your updates!
Hallo Steve,
Thanks for your reply I can now start and I have all the information.
Thank you
Esther
Great, thanks!
Crafting Process
How to make a Custom made “real” wand – work in progress
Hallo Steve.
Thank you for your reply.
I have started the Harry Potter box. I have uploaded the picture.
Thank you you.
Esther
Hallo Steve,
The Harry Potter is on the process .the next stage is to write the name on top.
Thank you.
Esther
Great, thanks!
Hallo Steve.
Thank you for your for your reply.
The Harry Potter is on the process of writing the name and and immediately finished will upload the picture. I have sent the way it will be written.
Thank you
Esther
Hallo Steve.
Thank you for your reply.
The Harry Potter is on the process of writing the name name and immediately finished will upload the picture. I have sent the way it will be written.
Thank you
Esther
Thanks. There should be an accent on the e of Andrés. Also, the three dots are not necessary. Just Andrés all together on the same line if you can.
Hallo Steve.
Thank you for your reply. The names will be all on in the same line, Now you have clarified and will do the same. Will now proceed.
Thank you
Esther
Hallo Steve.
The harry potter box is finished. I have uploaded the pictures to see.
Thank you.
Edther
Great, thanks!
Hallo Steve.
The Harry Potter box is ready
Thank you.
Esther
Thanks!
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON002604E-10009
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
31.19
|
| Cost of labour |
22.28
|
| Cost of packaging |
0
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
2.67
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
56.14
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
5.61
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
5.61
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Spain* |
10
|
| VAT (Spain)* |
14.7
|
| Total |
92.06
|
*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.
