Hello Kickstarter & Indiegogo Backer
Let’s start on a funny note… who wants a laugh? As you may remember, for those of you still reading these updates, we had finally solved the misalignment of parts issue and had forged a clear path ahead with changes to the moulds and testing standing by..
As you can imagine on any given mould testing day, I sit with bated breath for any updates from the team abroad. When my phone lit up with the following message… “The mismatch issue is NOT solved”, I freaked out and spent the next half hour with my head in my hands wondering WHY, HOW and WHEN this problem will ever be solved?!?!?
Well, hahaha, turns out it was simply a typo and supposed to be read… “The mismatch issue is NOW solved!”
PRODUCTION UPDATE
Now that the alignment issue has finally been solved, we’re able to move on and get the moulds textured… the fun part! I’m pleased to report that these are looking fantastic and I’m really happy with how everything is progressing. Epic news for the team and a total high to end the year on!
Whilst the texture side of things is starting to take shape, there have of course been a few teething issues. For those of you who have dabbled in production before, things never go to plan and you have to learn to roll with the punches so to speak.
The three images below showcase how the plastic fill works. As you can see, a slight mark is appearing where the air pressure is being trapped and not spread evenly. We now need to run mould-flow software to analyse where the air is being caught and if adding a vent will solve this issue and allow the air to escape. This is a specialised part of the mould making process which has to be outsourced and tested many times over.
SO WHAT’S NEXT?
Happy to report that I’m starting to see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. We still need to refine the moulds which involves another round of testing, roughly 3-4 weeks grrrrr, BUT we are getting somewhere! In the meantime I’ve been finalising all the packaging and logistics. I wanted to keep the below a surprise but hey it’s nearly Christmas and why not?! So without further adieu, please have a squiz at the finished packaging design below!
That’s all from me and our last official Kickstarter & Indiegogo update for the year… WAHOOOOOO!
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and happy and safe holiday season. May 2023 bring all the good stuff that includes your ONE BRUSH!
Many thanks for your continued support and patience.
Chat soon ~ Jamie