Further Information

OUR STORY:

We are Teja and Denis, a young couple from Slovenia.

Teja: “Denis is a passionate surfer. When he is not riding the waves, he quenches his adrenaline thirst with longboarding, the closest compensation to surfing. Because he is very creative, he decided to make his own longboard. Soon, all his friends were impressed and fascinated by his boards. That is how we got our name- our first creations were longboards.

The idea of wooden fashion accessories started in August 2014. A day before a wedding, to which we were invited, a friend called and suggested that he and Denis should make some wooden bow ties, because the ‘dress code’ was bow tie. That was the first time we ever heard of bow ties made out of wood.

So we started making wooden bow ties a day before the wedding. The first pair was due to obvious time constraints somewhat incomplete, compared to our current end-products. Nonetheless, Denis and his friend stood out at the wedding. Their bow ties received a lot of praise and compliments.

Soon after, we started getting orders, which gave us new momentum and confirmed our creativity. Over time, our products evolved and became more complemented. We started making wooden products aimed at women and this is how our business tale began. To further improve and emphasise our uniqueness in our products, we designed a special cardboard box, which gives the products added value and charm.”

Denis: “In one year, Teja and I made lots and lots of wooden accessories for our friends. We got serious in September 2015, when we moved to Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands, for 3 months. Along we brought some of our creations and put them up for sale at a local art and craft market. Because our products were such a hit, we decided to buy the necessary tools, so we could start making our wooden fashion accessories. Nearing the end of 2015 we returned to Slovenia, where we continued our journey. We registered personal supplementary work and began working more seriously.

Our personal contact with our customers helped us come up with the idea of simply changing the straps on our bow ties, instead of the entire product. This way one model could be worn with several colour and pattern combinations by simply changing the strap to match the outfit.”

WOODEN FASHION ACCESSORIES, WHICH YOU CAN CUSTOMISE TO SUIT YOUR TASTE.

Our products are unique, just like every carefully picked piece of wood, from which our products are made, is genuine and authentic. From phase one to the very last phase our products are handcrafted and carefully finished. This way, every item has a special personal touch.

But the decision to buy a wooden bow tie is not one which gets tackled very often. We tried to find a solution on how to make our products more useful and customisable in different colour combinations.

Then we made our first wooden bow tie, which could be adapted to any colour combination or outfit. Cloth straps can be quickly and easily changed, thus creating a new bow tie, which suits our clothing perfectly.

OUR WOOD SELECTION

For crafting we only choose quality wood, which is deemed useless to a local carpenter. This way, a lot of high quality and useful wood does not get thrown away.

Types of wood we use:
- Walnut – the colours of a walnut can vary. From light brown to dark brown, usually with dark stripes. The wood is strong and durable and is considered very valuable.
- Oak – greyish with distinctive grain structure. It is hard, and because of it vividness very appealing.
- Cherry – the colour of the wood is reddish. Moderately hard, strong and easier to work with.
- Birch plywood – we use it to make longboards. Composed of several layers of cross-glued veneers.

OUR GOALS

We have applied to Adrifund, because we both think this is a great opportunity to introduce ourselves to the general public. We are happy and excited to be able to participate in the first Slovenian platform for mass funding, and are expecting this to be a stepping stone for our careers. With the money acquired, we intend to start our own company and buy all the necessary equipment to make our jobs easier and make our products even better.

Our website design is in progress, which will make buying our products easier. Who knows, maybe we will even open our own shop, where our customers will be able to experience our creations first hand.

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION:

2€ - The »THANK YOU«
Thank you! We know that every Euro counts, so we would like to thank you for your support. In sign of appreciation you will receive (via e-mail):
- KATALOGUE of our products
- logo of DENDO longboards in high resolution

8€ - The »PHOTO«
Our warmest thanks! You too have become our supporter, so in gratitude we will send you:
- PHOTO one of our products with our hand-written “thank you”
- Dendo Longboards STICKER
- Dendo Longboards BUSINESS CARD

12€ - The »MUSTACHE« (First five supporters will receive this item at a price of € 10)
The perfect gift for any woman. Beautiful hands deserve a beautiful and unique wooden ring. A lovely wooden brooch will spice up your outfit. This set contains:
- RING or BROOCH in the form of mustache. (You will pick the type after our campaign via email)

€25 - The »CHILDREN’S BOW TIE« (First five supporters will receive this item at a price of € 21)
Handmade wooden bow tie will delight your little ones. It is suitable for children of all ages, because of its elastic clip. This set contains:- WOODEN BOW TIE for KIDS with a strap of your choice. (You will pick the type of wood and colour of the straps after our campaign via email)

25€ - The »CLASSY NECKLACE« (First five supporters will receive this item at a price of € 21)
Get noticed girls! A unique wooden necklace will definitely turn heads. The necklace is perfect for every occasion and it guarantees colour coordination with your entire wardrobe. This set contains:
- »CLASSY« WOODEN NECKLACE (You will pick the shape and type of wood after our campaign via email)

34€ - The »GIRL« (First five supporters will receive this item at a price of € 29)
For all the girls who would like to give the boys a run for their money. Why should only men wear bow ties?! Henceforth you can too! The wooden necklace “butterfly” is, in our experience, a wonderful gift for every woman, who likes to feel pretty. This set contains:
- WOODEN NECKLACE (»BUTTERFLY« or »TIE«) or WOODEN HAIR PIN with a strap of your choice. (You will pick the shape, type of wood and colour of the straps after our campaign via email)

39€ - The »BOW TIE« (First five supporters will receive this item at a price of € 34)
A wooden bow tie is the right gift for any man with style. All our bow ties are handmade, which gives them added value. Be unique and grab people’s attention. This set contains:
- WOODEN BOW TIE with a strap of your choice. (You will pick the type of wood and colour of the straps after our campaign via email)

55€ - The »FLEX 3« (First five supporters will receive this item at a price of € 49)
For men who will wear their unique wooden bow tie with pride. 3 different colour combinations will give you plenty of options to match your bow tie with your outfit. This set contains:
- WOODEN BOW TIE WITH THREE changeable straps, which you can customise to suit your taste. (You will pick the model, wood and colour of the straps after our campaign via email)

65€ - The »FLEX 5« (First five supporters will receive this item at a price of € 59)
Perfect for those who want to increase their range of colour combinations. Make your bow tie an everyday companion. Be a fashion guru, be provocative. This set contains:
- WOODEN BOW TIE WITH FIVE changeable straps, which you can customise to suit your taste. (You will pick the model, wood and colour of the straps after our campaign via email)

90€ - The »LITTLE COUPLE«
Match and grab people’s attention with your better half. Make a beautiful evening better with a bow tie for him and a gorgeous matching necklace for her. This set contains:
- WOODEN BOW TIE WITH THREE CHANGEABLE STRAPS of your choice
- WOODEN NECKLACE or HAIR PIN with THREE CHANGEABLE STRAPS of your choice. (You will pick the models, wood and colour of the straps after our campaign via email)

105€ - The »COUPLE IN LOVE«
For all the couples who enjoy a romantic dinner or a glamorous gala event. We have prepared a set which will give you variety and style. With five straps of your choice, a sophisticated colour combination and elegance are guaranteed. This set contains:
- WOODEN BOW TIE WITH FIVE CHANGEABLE STRAPS of your choice
- WOODEN NECKLACE or HAIR PIN with FIVE CHANGEABLE STRAPS of your choice. (You will pick the models, wood and colour of the straps after our campaign via email)

150€ - The »WINE LOVERS«
Karst Teran wine! Among the most recognisable Slovenian autochthonous wines. Produced from the vine Refosco, between the Gulf of Trieste and Vipava Valley. Because of the soil it grows on- “Terra rossa”- it has a distinctive taste and is enriched with silicates and iron. For all Teran lovers out there, we have prepared a special surprise. We have soaked our wooden products in Teran wine for 30 days. The result: A glorious and sophisticated burgundy red colour, which gives our wooden products a quality and beautiful colour texture. This set contains:
- WOODEN BOW TIE »EMPTY« with a beige strap steeped in wine for 1 month
- WOODEN NECKLACE »BUTTERFLY« with a beige strap steeped in wine for 1 month
- KIDS WOODEN BOW TIE with a beige strap steeped in wine for 1 month

29€ - The »PLANNER«
How would you look at your next meeting if instead of using a regular planner, you would use a special and unique planner with wooden covers? You would also have your name or the name of your company branded on the cover. A good impression is guaranteed. This set contains:
- PLANNER A5 FORMAT WITH WOODEN COVERS, 30 blank sheets 200gsm and manually branded inscription of your choice

39€ - The »SKETCHBOOK«
A unique A4 sketchbook with wooden covers is a perfect gift for every architect, graphic designer and artistic soul. Its hard covers allow smooth drawing wherever you are. The covers also have your name or a caption of your choice branded in them. The sketchbook can also be used as a photo album. This set contains:
- SKETCHBOOK A5 FORMAT WITH WOODEN COVERS, 30 blank sheets 200gsm and manually branded inscription of your choice

250€ - The »LONGBOARD« (limited quantity: 4x)
Be eco, be in! Longboarding is a great means of transport for every young person. A comfortable ride through the city streets, while being eco-friendly as well. This set contains:
- HANDCRAFTED »PINTAIL« LONGBOARD deck of three layers of birch plywood
- HAND PAINTED bottom side of the deck with acrylic paint (you can choose one of three design from our selection, after the campaign is successfully funded)
- BLACK TRUCKS 180mm REVERSE KINGPIN from Californian manufacturer's brand Free Soul
- WHEELS Zaza 76mm (you can choose the color of the wheels after the campaign is successfully funded)
- BEARINGS ABEC7
- GRIPTAPE Mini logo

300€ - The »CUSTOM LONGBOARD« (limited quantity: 2x)
Be eco, be in! Longboarding is a great means of transport for every young person. A comfortable ride through the city streets, while being eco-friendly as well. This set contains:
- HANDCRAFTED »PINTAIL« LONGBOARD deck of three layers of birch plywood
- HAND PAINTED (WITH THE DESIGN OF YOUR CHOICE) bottom side of the deck with acrylic paint (the agreement of the design follows after the campaign is successfully funded)
- BLACK TRUCKS 180mm REVERSE KINGPIN from Californian manufacturer's brand Free Soul
- WHEELS Zaza 76mm (you can choose the color of the wheels after the campaign is successfully funded)
- BEARINGS ABEC7
- GRIPTAPE Mini logo – design by your choice

ESTIMATED TIME:

30.3. - beginning of the campaign, selection of materials
4.5. - end of the campaign, purchase of materials
6.6. - opening our own businesses
9.5. - dispatching acknowledgments and letters
11.5. - agreements with clients, mutual cooperation
16.5. - start the woodworking production - cutting, grinding, carving
30.5. - assembly, sewing, finishing products
6.6. - packaging
13.6. - dispatching products
30.6. - all products are shipped

*The dates are an estimate and may change if we encounter any obstacles and also depend on the number of supporters. We have made these estimates on the basis of our previous experiences. We will do our best to send the products before the deadlines. We promise to keep you updated throughout the production.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Thanks to all the supporters who believe in our project. For all you that find our products interesting, you can check the links below:

Our web site: http://dendolongboards.com/
Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/dendolongboards/
Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/dendo longboards/
Vimeo profile: https://vimeo.com/dendolongboards/
Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/DendoLongboards/

OUR VOW

Each and every product, which you will receive, may be different than those in the picture, in colour, texture or structure of the wood. Every piece of wood, from which our products are made, is different and unique. We have gained a lot of knowledge and experience working with wood. Nonetheless, this project represents a big challenge for us, and we will do everything in our power to make our deadlines.

The selection of straps is limited. If we by any chance run out of a specific colour, we will do our best to find the best compromise with our customers.

We do not expect any complications with production, but in case anything happens, we ask for your understanding. To all the supporters, we will try and tell you about every step we take with our campaign. We hope you are excited and ready to join our beautiful journey.

Teja and Denis

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Twisted chick production: http://www.twistedchick.si/
Mateja Kogoj
Nea Čotar: http://neacotar.wix.com/portfolio
Kamnoseštvo Kobal in Apartma Dandelion: http://www.apartma-dandelion.si/
Luka in Tina
Urban in Nena
Jernej in Gaia
Marija z mosta: https://www.youtube.com/user/Marijazmosta
Blaž Humar
Arhitektura Ušaj
Igor Komel

Prijavitelj projekta bo v primeru uspešno doseženega ciljnega zneska po končani spletni kampanji in pred prejemom zbranih sredstev registriral svojo dejavnost.