Paul Kiarie crafted a graceful sink-side holder and a spacious, stylish storage box for Dierl, beautifully combining convenience with elegance. What's your wish?
A request by Dierl from Hannover, Germany
I would like to place a storage option for dish brush or sponge, directly at the sink, it must not be too massive. But am otherwise open to suggestions. Gladly also as wall mounting.
2. a large storage box 50 cm width x 40 cm height and 40 cm depth gladly unifarben
The Journey of Creating Custom made storage option for dish brush or sponge
Negotiation & Planning
Artisan's Proposals
Hello Dierl, I am happy to provide an offer for your idea, would you happen to have a photo or sketch of the soap box and storage box that you would like built? Also would you like the storage box open or closed with a hinged top?
Hello Dierl, I have attached some photos of storage boxes that you might find fit what you're looking for... what do you think about these?
Hello Dierl, I have attached sketches of the box and dish sponge/brush holder for your viewing...would you like them clear varnished or painted and if painted which colour would you like?
12 Jan 2021 1:54 pm: Anna
Very nice, I would like them in black.
Hello Dierl, should I proceed with building the items in the sketch?
Hello Dierl, I have reattached sketches i drew of the storage box and sponge holder, I will proceed with building the box and sponge Holder using pine block board and pine wood and paint them black when I'm done
17 Jan 2021 2:09 pm: Anna
I would like the small sponge storage box only please. I would like to cancel the large storage box as an order please.
Can you give me an updated price, just for the rinse sponge holder? Best regards, Anna Dierl
Hello Dierl , I hope you are doing well. sure that can be done.
Crafting Process
Artisan’s Progress Updates
Hello Dierl, I will start on the sponge holder
Hello Dierl, I will acquire the wood, black paint and wood glue and start making the sponge holder in two days and be done soon thereafter
19 Jan 2021 11:26 am: Anna
Thank you very much, Paul! It was a pleasant collaboration - all the best!
Anna
Thank you Dierl and I hope you are doing well today.
Hello Dierl, this is the pine wood I'll use to make the sponge holder
Hello Dierl, assembly of the holder is done and now I'm going to paint it and it should be complete by tomorrow
23 Jan 2021 3:00 pm: Anna
Yes- that fits beautifully! Thanks
Hello Dierl I have attached photos of the holder with black paint...thank you as well and you're welcome.
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Hello Dierl I have attached photos of the holder with black paint and it is ready to ship...thank you as well and you're welcome.
26 Jan 2021 11:14 am: Anna
Thank you very much! I am very happy about it and warm greetings
Anna
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON004661E-21635
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
6.15
|
| Cost of labour |
3.84
|
| Cost of packaging |
1
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
6.78
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
17.77
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
1.78
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
1.78
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany* |
10
|
| VAT (Germany)* |
18.3
|
| Total |
37.28
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
