Phelesia Oketch crafted a set of custom face masks for Dan, blending elegance and practicality with unique design possibilities. What's your wish?
A request by Dan from Chiddingfold, United Kingdom
I’d like a set of 5-10 or so custom face masks:
Triple layered.
Outer layer in hemp, middle layer cotton, inner layer silk.
Ideally the outer layer a simple black or white so that I can add my own designs to it – however I am open to them using their own designs for decoration if they want.
The Journey of Creating set of 5-10 or so custom face masks:
Negotiation & Planning
set of 5-10 or so custom face masks: - design ideas and artisan proposals
Which kind of hemp fabric would you like us to use to realize this idea. The only kind of hemp fabric in kenya is burlap which comes in a brownish color. Would we seek an alternative on the outer layer?
I don't mind if it's a brownish colour, unless you can suggest a different fabric? Something thicker and courser than cotton, like hemp.
Apart from Burlap I think the above can work but it's not as coarse as burlap. The above is black as you had earlier suggested.
Yes that looks good - and price looks fine too.
I would ask for one change if possible - could I change the layer order? Outer facing layer the black fabric, inner mouth facing fabric cotton, and the silk layer instead as the middle layer between them?
Thanks,
Yes very much possible. How many masks in totality are we doing. You had given an estimate of between 5 to 10..
Depends on price as this is really a test batch for myself. What would be the price for 5 v 10?
The price I a gave should be okay for that margin. We could start
10 masks
Crafting Process
How to make a set of 5-10 or so custom face masks: – work in progress
I will not be able to proceed with this project.
I bought all the materials yesterday, I'll be able to show you a sample by tomorrow noon.
OK perfect, thanks
Hi, I'm sorry, I wasn't able to send the sample by yesterday noon due to some technical issues, I managed to make a sample though, please take a look at it and tell me if that's what you are looking for. I'm open to any changes. I'm ready with all the materials to make the 10 pieces.
No problem, looks good to go! Thanks
Okay, Thanks
Sorry, the form keeps sending me updates because it thinks you asked a question - ignore this comment, it's just to stop me getting email reminders.
Okay Dan, Again, I'm so sorry for the delay, tomorrow I'll get the order done and deliver it to my local operations manager (Noel). Thanks for your patience.
That's OK, it's no problem
Hi Dan, I'm done with the order, please check and tell me if you are satisfied, Thank you.
Looks great - thank you
Thank you.
Looking forward to trying it on!
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON005425E-27296
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
16.13
|
| Cost of labour |
24.2
|
| Cost of packaging |
4.03
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
8.07
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
52.43
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
5.24
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
5.24
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to United Kingdom* |
20
|
| VAT (United Kingdom)* |
11.95
|
| Total |
82.91
|
*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.
