Custom Engineering & Product Development
Have an Idea for a Tool? Let’s See What’s Possible.
 
Some of the most useful tools begin with a simple thought: “There must be a better way to do this.”
That thinking has been behind many of the products developed at Crafted Surprise.
 
Rene, our qualified Mechanical Engineer, works on the design, development, and modification of specialised tools and components. His role goes beyond manufacturing a part. He looks at how a tool needs to work, how it will be used, the dimensions and materials involved, and how an idea can be turned into something practical.
 
Many products in the Crafted Surprise range have benefited from Rene’s engineering expertise, including our Soap Bevellers, Shampoo and Conditioner Bar Moulds, Kaleidoscope Design Tools and the larger EZ Glide cutting systems.
 
How Our Engineering Service Can Help
You may already have an existing Crafted Surprise tool that needs to be modified, or perhaps you have an idea for something completely new.
 
Depending on the project, Rene may be able to assist with:
• Modifying the dimensions of an existing tool
• Developing custom-sized tools or components
• Adapting a Crafted Surprise product for a particular requirement
• Designing new soap-making or craft tools
• Working through measurements and mechanical requirements
• Developing prototypes or one-off solutions
• Preparing a design for 3D printing or CNC production
 
If you’ve ever looked at a tool and thought, “This would be perfect if only it did this…” we’d love to hear your idea.
 
Send us a sketch, photograph, measurements, or even a description of the problem you are trying to solve. We can then look at what may be possible and discuss the best way forward.
 
Pricing & Quotes
The price shown is our starting hourly rate. Engineering and custom development work is quoted according to the complexity of the project and the time required.
 
Where a project also requires 3D printing, CNC work, materials or fabrication, these costs will be included separately in your quote.
 
For a personalised quote, email your requirements to craftedsurprise@gmail.com.
 
We can’t promise that every idea can be made, but we’re always happy to take a look. Some of our favourite Crafted Surprise tools started with someone asking, “Could we make this work?”