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Beekeeping => Products Of The Hive => Topic started by: Perry on November 28, 2017, 03:41:25 pm

Title: Gift Baskets.
Post by: Perry on November 28, 2017, 03:41:25 pm
Having an active brain (usually not a good thing for me), I was trying to come up with something before Christmas that might speed things up at the market. I spent some time with pencil and paper, came up with a "crate" design I liked and then cranked out a couple using cardboard,

(https://thumb.ibb.co/e3Bycm/20171128_161757.jpg) (https://ibb.co/e3Bycm)

then progressed to scrap plywood.
 
(https://thumb.ibb.co/hyr0OR/20171128_153803.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hyr0OR)

I liked what I was coming up with, but realized I was way short on time to get it done. I approached an organization called Plank Industries http://www.krrc.ns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Plank-Industries-Brochure-.pdf, which is run by the County and is a spot where folks with various challenges can work. They were extremely accommodating and quickly made a couple of samples which turned out perfect, using really nice pine and all.

(https://thumb.ibb.co/kkEZHm/20171128_153601.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kkEZHm)

(https://thumb.ibb.co/bM0wV6/20171128_153631.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bM0wV6)

Without any hesitation I had them crank out 40 crates, 20 of each size.

(https://thumb.ibb.co/cLBLq6/20171128_153924.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cLBLq6)

I cannot begin to tell you how impressed I am. They also can do all the packaging if needed, all you have to do is supply the product and they will do it all, including shrink wrap if desired. I dropped off a sample honey dipper and they will be making me a bunch of those as well. Each "crate" will have  both a liquid and a creamed honey jar, some mixture of candles (depending on size and cost), and a honey dipper.
The cost of the boxes was $2 for the smaller ones that hold the hex jars, and $2.50 for the larger ones, and I think we will use them for shrink wrapping as well.
I am hopeful that the shoppers coming to the market will appreciate a locally produced and ready to go gift basket that will make things easier for everyone.
What a great organization! :)

(https://thumb.ibb.co/b3UUiR/20171128_153701.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b3UUiR)

(https://thumb.ibb.co/jTCtA6/20171128_153852.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jTCtA6)


Title: Re: Gift Baskets.
Post by: Bakersdozen on November 28, 2017, 06:52:48 pm
Wow!   8)

I would definitely let customers know that Plank Industries manufactured and packaged your baskets.  I would think they would be willing to pay a little more for the product.  That is just human nature.  It also shows you are a caring guy, too.  O:-)
Title: Re: Gift Baskets.
Post by: apisbees on November 28, 2017, 07:29:34 pm
Perry have you thought about a hex shaped bowl 7 hex pieces 1 with 30 deg angle cut on all sides the other 6 only 3 sides.
Title: Re: Gift Baskets.
Post by: neillsayers on November 28, 2017, 08:05:27 pm
very nice Perry,

I used to build something very similar for Sweet Wife to market her homemade soaps. Takes a lot of sawing-seems you have a very good solution. :)
Title: Re: Gift Baskets.
Post by: CBT on November 28, 2017, 09:17:09 pm
Make their and your work shine. Have you stained one yet?
Title: Re: Gift Baskets.
Post by: Perry on November 28, 2017, 09:27:10 pm
Perry have you thought about a hex shaped bowl 7 hex pieces 1 with 30 deg angle cut on all sides the other 6 only 3 sides.

I think I know what you are suggesting, sort of like a geodesic dome thing? Sounds like another interesting project, hmmmm. 8)

I haven't stained anything CBT, I want to keep it as simple as I can. I also want to keep the price down as much as possible, and the time and effort to do that would slow everything down.
Title: Re: Gift Baskets.
Post by: CBT on November 30, 2017, 09:33:44 pm

(https://s2.postimg.cc/syv7o6rhh/7004_A4_AD-88_CE-4767-_A3_E4-_C2639460488_F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/syv7o6rhh/)
Title: Re: Gift Baskets.
Post by: Perry on November 30, 2017, 09:46:01 pm
Looks good Calvin. :yes:
Title: Re: Gift Baskets.
Post by: Les on December 01, 2017, 09:07:38 am
Sounds like a win win situation for you and the organization!