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As at 30.06.2011

*We bought a new 3275 products

*We pay fair prices for all products.

*10% of the sales price of every product was saved in a social fund.

*12 workers in total participated in production.

*We are preparing cooperation with the producers of jewellery.

*Products were sold at 17 events.

*Proceeds from sales are used to cover the costs of the Artworkshop, Open School and Give an Opportunity projects.

As at March 31, 2011:

* 7000 finished pieces were bought from stonecutters in Tabaka

* 10% of the sales price of every product was saved in a socal fund

* 14 workers took part in production

* Products were sold at more that 27 events

* 8 fixed sales points were established

* For the time being, sales proceeds are being used to cover the costs of the Artworkshop project, in which we would like to include basket producers

As at February 28, 2011:

* 3000 finished pieces were bought from stonecutters in Tabaka

* 10% of the sales price of every product was saved in a socal fund

* 8 workers took part in production

* Products were sold at more than 20 events

* 5 fixed sales points were established

* For the time being, sales proceeds are being used to cover the costs of the Artworkshop project

How Soapstone Animals and the Kiumbes are Born

Soapstone, which Kiumbes are made from as well as all the products from the ArtWorkShop project, is a soft stone which can easily be carved. When you touch it, it may feel a bit like soap which is the reason for it being called soapstone.

You can have a look at this article to see how the Kiumbes are born from soapstone...

First, you have to prepare all the necessary equipment.
	...then you go to the quarry and break off a piece of stone.
The broken off pieces are then cut into smaller ones.
	The pieces are then cut again to their final size using a machette...
...and are then cut into a rough shape.
	Measure twice and cut once works in Kenya too :)
Then the delicate work comes...
	...The stone slowly transforms into a smiling Kiumbe.
When the product reaches its final shape, it is smoothened using sandpaper.
	Its correct size and shape are both checked so that children recognise their Kiumbes :)
The products are smoothened using sandpaper once again, but this time under water.
	The Kiumbes bring happiness to Kenyan children...
...and then you just paint them and the Kiumbes are ready to see the world!

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How Soapstone Animals and the Kiumbes are Born

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