Enhance Your Events w/ Live Calligraphy Art
On-Site Engraving for Brand Activations & Events
MY MOST REQUESTED SERVICE!
If you’re looking for something new and exciting to offer your guests, consider hiring a live hand engraving artist (me!) for your next brand event.
Clients can choose to have their name, social media handle, meaningful date, or short messaged etched right in front of them. You’ll see their faces light up as they see their customized products come to life! Why? Because nothing is more memorable than a personalized experience.
Hand engraving is versatile and lends itself to so many potential options. I can hand engrave most glass, metal, stone, and acrylic surfaces, and select surfaces can be filled with a metallic silver, gold, or copper finish to make the engraving pop. My professional equipment is portable, elegant, and doesn’t take much room, which allows me engrave on site at your storefront or event space with minimal setup.
Ideas for engraving include:
Glassware & Drinkware
Fragrance Bottles
Wine and Spirit Bottles
Decanters
Stainless Steel Bottles
Candle Jars
Beauty Products
Mirror Compacts
Makeup Brushes
Gua Sha Stones
Metal Watches
Jade Stones and Crystals
Glass Containers
Marble Coasters
Not sure if your product is engravable? Reach out and I’d be happy to take a look and weigh our options!
On-Site Calligraphy for Brand Activations
Create an interactive and buzz worthy experience for your guests with live calligraphy! Spoil your guests with on-the-spot customization or personalize your gifting suites ahead of time to set the tone for your event. Guests can choose to have their initials, name, social media handle, a meaningful sentiment, or a simple illustration drawn right in front of them.
Ideas for custom calligraphy include most paper products:
Gift Tags
Gift Boxes
Holiday Cards
Thank You Cards
Notes
Most surfaces can be customized with ink or paint.
On-Site Pyrography
& Heat Foiling
Pyrography (the art of writing with fire) is a permanent way to personalize genuine wood and leather materials. Hot-foiling (heat debossing) takes it one step further and uses heat to adhere metallic foil to a surface; it’s a beautiful way to add metallic shine and dimension to vegan leather and a variety of other materials. Truly a mesmerizing process!
Ideas for pyrography, wood-burning, and heat-foiling include (but are not limited to):
Leather: watch straps, bags and wallets, journals, and more.
Wood: charcuterie boards, cutting boards, coasters, spatulas, wooden spoons, and more.
Vegan Leather: bags and wallets, notebooks, and more.
Linen & Canvas: fabric place cards, linen notebooks, and more.
Pyrography, leather debossing, and gold foiling (or silver foiling) services can be done in studio or provided on site at your private or corporate event, or brand activation.
Get in touch.
Interested but not sure what to offer your guests? If you’re planning a private function, in-store brand activation, public relations campaign, promotional event or seasonal preview, I’d love to hear from you!
I’m happy to help you bring your vision to life, as well as discuss material options and what is feasible in a fast-paced event environment.
See more examples of my work below for inspo or contact me.
Custom Engraved Chanel Perfume
Acrylic Event Place Cards
Custom Engraved Lip Gloss - Private Gift
Custom Engraved Candle Jar
Custom Engraved Crystal Trinket
Custom Engraved Whiskey Glasses
Custom Engraved Tile Place Cards
Custom Engraved Candle Jar
Custom Floral Engraving - Private Project
Custom Engraved Coffee Mug
Custom Engraved Cologne for Wedding Gift
Custom Engraved Fragrance Bottle - Sisley Paris
Custom Engraved Fragrance Bottle for Father's Day - Paco Rabanne
Custom Calligraphy Quote
Custom Engraved Fragrance Bottle for Groom
Custom Engraved Perfume Bottle - Tom Ford
Custom Engraved Fragrance Bottle - Tom Ford
Custom Engraved Metal Candle Lid - Michael Aram
Custom Engraved Bracelet
Custom Engraved Makeup Compact - Chanel
Custom Engraved Fragrance Bottle - Creed
Custom Engraved Lipgloss - YSL Beauty
Custom Calligraphy Envelope
FAQs
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So many! I can customize a variety of materials and items, depending on your vision for your event. Classic paper choices include place cards, names on menus, thank you notes, and envelopes. Other popular options include wine glasses, metal tumblers, spirit bottles, perfume bottles, and more. If you have an idea but are not sure if the item can be customized with calligraphy, feel free to get in touch and we can discuss what is feasible!
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It depends on the duration and timeline of the event, number of guests in attendance, and complexity of the design. Typically, I can customize between 10-20 items per hour. If the volume exceeds what is feasible, I may bring on an additional artist to help you achieve your vision. Either way, I’m happy to work through a plan with you!
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I will bring all of the tools needed for the customization process (including pens, ink, paint, engraving, or heat stamping tools). My clients will typically provide the surfaces to be customized. This allows you to choose items that align best with your brand or event. However, I’m happy to provide guidance on suitable materials if needed, and we can work together to source surfaces if needed.
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I typically need a table (the size will depend on the event flow, which we can discuss), sturdy chair, good lighting (I can also bring a portable lamp), and sometimes access to an electrical outlet. I will provide all of the necessary tools and supplies needed for the customization process.
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Yes, don’t let distance keep us apart! :) While I am based in the DC Metropolitan area, I am available to travel to events throughout the nation. Please get in touch with your event details and I can provide you with a customized quote based on your event needs.
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Starting rates for live events are as follows:
Mini Events (2-3 hours) – starting at $850
Half Day (4-5 hours) – starting at $1250
Full Day (5-8 hours) – starting at $1850
Need things done ahead of time?
Learn more about in-studio options here.