Caleb Nyakaba crafted a perfectly organized cutlery tray for Petra, blending elegance and practicality into a piece that brought order and joy to her kitchen. What's your wish?
A request by Petra from Herrischried, Deutschland
I would like a cutlery tray with the outer dimensions…31x48cm, height 5 cm
Please make 3 divisions for knife, fork and spoon with at least 28cm, and again a 3 times division of the rest
The Journey of Creating cutlery tray with the outer dimensions…31x48cm, height 5 c
Negotiation & Planning
cutlery tray with the outer dimensions…31x48cm, height 5 c - design ideas and artisan proposals
Hello Petra,
I'd love to make an offer for your request
I have understood your measurements and made a quick sketch of the tray detailing the measurements. Please find attached a drawing of the same
The wall thickness dimension for the tray I'd suggest we use 10mm/1 cm size of wood.
Also what is your preferred choice of material in terms of timber and finishing eg varnish or wax?
Would you like any adjustments, additions or any other particular issue that is left out addressed?
Please advice
Regards,
Martin.
Hello Petra,
I'd love to make an offer for your request
I have understood your measurements and made a quick sketch of the tray detailing the measurements. Please find attached a drawing of the same
The wall thickness dimension for the tray I'd suggest we use 10mm/1 cm size of wood.
Also what is your preferred choice of material in terms of timber and finishing eg varnish or wax?
Would you like any adjustments, additions or any other particular issue that is left out addressed?
Please advice
Regards,
Martin.
03 Jan 2020 9:39 pm: Petra
Hello, Martin,
We agree with your sketch and with a wall thickness of 10 mm. But we would like to have a cutlery tray with a bottom. Did you include a floor?
Preferred wood species: Pine.
Finishing: Wax.
Can you make us an offer?
Thank you very much.
Best regards,
Petra
Hi Petra
Sorry it took a while to get back to you.
I'll consider the 1o mm thickness, choice of wood and a wax finish. The tray will have a floor of wood of the same thickness of 10mm.
Thank you,
Musyoka.
11 Jan 2020 10:25 am: Petra
Dear Musyoka
We would like to order 2 copies.
Dimensions as shown in the sketch 48cmx31cmx5cm; Wood type: Pine waxed for a total price of 95€
Many thanks and best regards
Petra Eckert
Hi Petra
I'll make two copies as requested.
Thanks
Musyoka
13 Jan 2020 8:15 pm: Petra
Hello, Musyoka,
in the mail of 11. January I ordered 2 copies for a total price of 95€ for 2 cutlery boxes. Because that's how it was stated in your offer of January 9th. Now one copy already costs 133.28€. I don't get it?
Kind regards
Petra
Hi Petra,
The cost for the two boxes is still 95€. The extra costs are all urban change lab costs which include 19% German taxation, urban change lab handling fee, customer acquisition costs and shipping to your address.
Regards
Musyoka
Crafting Process
How to make a cutlery tray with the outer dimensions…31x48cm, height 5 c – work in progress
Hi Petra
I'll keep you posted on each development of the tray making process.
Thank you
Musyoka
18 Jan 2020 9:38 am: Petra
Thanks
I'll be getting proper seasoned wood as from tomorrow and Tuesday. I'll let you know of the progress so far.
I already got the wood and split it into the appropriate sizes. I begin sanding the wood and cutting in the course of the day.
26 Jan 2020 9:08 am: Petra
Thanks a lot
The wood is already cut, joined and made to the specifics. Working on the height to standardise it to 5cm height, sand and wax.
Thank you
31 Jan 2020 9:51 am: Petra
🙂
All set and ready. Packaging it in the course of the coming week and sending it to the local operations manager.
Let me know your thoughts about the two trays.
03 Feb 2020 12:25 pm: Petra
everything looks good. We are looking forward
Kind regards
Petra
One tray is 2mm (31,2 cm) wider and the other one is 4mm (31,4cm) wider than requested and that therefore the trays don't fit and need to be redone.
Prisca Noela Waiganjo 07 Sep 2020 12:11 pm
One tray is 2mm (31,2 cm) wider and the other one is 4mm (31,4cm) wider than requested and that therefore the trays don't fit and need to be redone.
Okay, that's possible.
It'll be redone
I'll redo the changes
Hey Petra
My name is Noel, local operations manager, Kenya. I current have the trays for quality check. One of the trays is 30.5 cm instead of 31cm. Does that make a big difference? Kindly let me know.
Kind regards,
Prisca Noel Waiganjo
Local Operations Manager
Kenya.
Hey Petra
My name is Noel, local operations manager, Kenya. I currently have the trays for quality check. I have attached some photos. Here are the dimensions:
Tray 1- 31cmx48cm, height 5.5 cm
Tray 2- 30.5cm x48cm, height 5.5 cm
Tray 2 is 30.5cm instead of 31cm.
Is this okay or should I ask the carpenter to adjust? Kindly let me know.
Kind regards,
Prisca Noel Waiganjo
Local Operations Manager
Kenya.
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: a5fb3-11162
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
31.89
|
| Cost of labour |
25.51
|
| Cost of packaging |
6.38
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
4.56
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
68.34
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
6.83
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
6.83
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Deutschland* |
30
|
| VAT (Deutschland)* |
21.28
|
| Total |
133.28
|
*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.
