Brian Ng'aru skillfully crafted two elegant and practical drawer inserts with a central divider for Diana, beautifully finished with light wood and a matte glaze. What's your wish?
A request by Diana from Aschheim, Germany
Good day.
I want two drawer inserts, each with an external dimension of 48x23x7cm and a central bar across the long side, so that each insert gets 2 longitudinal compartments.
The wood should be light and get a matte glaze.
Overall I am interested in a light construction, a material thickness below 1cm would be good.
Thanks for the effort, looking forward to the offer.
Greeting Diana Ebner
The Journey of Creating Two Custom-Made Drawer Inserts with Central Bar
Negotiation & Planning
Hello Diana, I am happy to provide an offer for your idea. I believe I understand fully what you want. I intend to use cypress wood which is light brown in color. The wood will be kiln dried to ensure the tray survives different climatic regions without warping.
I will finish with linseed oil which is perfect for a matte look and also food safe.
I have send a quotation for the trays and intend to start working on them as soon as you give a go ahead.
Hello Diana, I am happy to provide an offer for your idea. I believe I understand fully what you want. I intend to use cypress wood which is light brown in color. The wood will be kiln dried to ensure the tray survives different climatic regions without warping.
I will finish with linseed oil which is perfect for a matte look and also food safe.
I have send a quotation for the trays and intend to start working on them as soon as you give a go ahead.
Hi Brian, thank you very much for the quick reply.
I have a change in dimensions, please now: 47,5x23x7cm.
Otherwise everything fits, cypress with linseed oil is perfect.
Looking forward to receiving your craftsmanship.
Thanks a lot (Automatic translation)
Hello Diana. Thank you for the update. I will keep you updated with the progress once I start working on the tray.
Hello Diana. Thank you for the update. I will keep you updated with the progress once I start working on the tray.
Crafting Process
Artisan’s Progress Updates
Hello Diana, I have received confirmation to start working on your idea. I will keep you updated with the progress
Hello Diana, I have received confirmation to start working on your idea. I will keep you updated with the progress
Hi Brian, thank you very much for the message. I look forward to more information on the progress. Greetings Diana (Automatic translation)
Hello Diana, hope you are doing well. I managed to buy wood yesterday and will start realizing the idea today.
Hello Diana, hope you are doing well. I managed to buy wood yesterday and will start realizing the idea today.
Hi Brian, thank you very much for the message. I hope you are doing well, see you soon. Greetings Diana (Automatic translation)
Hello Diana, I have started working on the tray. Today am preparing the bases. I have attached some videos to keep you updated. I would like you to clarify how the tray is being divided, I have attached a picture of the sketch of the tray. Please check the picture and confirm if we are dividing it like sketch (a) or (B). Thank you.
Hello Diana, I have started working on the tray. Today am preparing the bases. I have attached some videos to keep you updated. I would like you to clarify how the tray is being divided, I have attached a picture of the sketch of the tray. Please check the picture and confirm if we are dividing it like sketch (a) or (B). Thank you.
Hi Brian, thank you for sending the image, please go ahead with version B. Kind regards Diana (Automatische Übersetzung)
Hello Diana, all the pieces for the trays are ready. Tomorrow I will assemble them and send pictures before doing the finishing touches. The tray should be ready by Friday.
Hello Diana, all the pieces for the trays are ready. Tomorrow I will assemble them and send pictures before doing the finishing touches. The tray should be ready by Friday.
Hi Brian, I'm looking forward seeing your images. Kind regards Diana (Automatische Übersetzung)
hello Diana, the trays are assembled, am still doing the final touches. The weather has not been favourable so drying has taken abit longer. I have updated images of the assembled tray, i will update images of the final look once the trays are dry.
Hi Brian, they look brilliant already. Thank you and kind regards Diana (Automatische Übersetzung)
Hello Diana , the trays are ready for delivery, I can deliver to the local manager once you give a go ahead. I have attached pictures of the final product. It was an honor realizing your idea.
Hi Brian, thank you for your artwork, they look great. Please pass them on to shipping, I look very much forward receiving them. All the best for you and your family, kind regards Diana (Automatische Übersetzung)
Hello Diana,
This is Vicky, the local operations manager. I received your trays and would like to do the quality check together with you to ensure everything is as per your specifications before shipping. So I have shared photos with different dimensions of the trays and a list of the same;
A-22.9cm
B-6.9cm
C-48cm
D-48cm
Kindly take a look and let me know what you think.
Regards,
Vicky Achieng.
Hi Vicky, thank you very much for the photos. The dimensions C (Automatic translation)
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON009638E-48715
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
45.37
|
| Cost of labour |
60.26
|
| Cost of packaging |
3.54
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
3.19
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
112.36
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
11.24
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
11.24
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany* |
50
|
| VAT (Germany)* |
25.62
|
| Total |
219.96
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
