Washington, D.C.
Live Event Artist for Brand Activations & Special Events
Elevating gifting experiences with on-site engraving, calligraphy, foiling, pyrography, and bespoke personalization experiences for brand activations, corporate events, pop-ups, and VIP experiences.
On-Site Engraving for Brand Activations & Events
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.
Guests 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 to engrave on site at your 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!
Live Calligraphy for Brand Events & Private Celebrations
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.
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.
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Engraver in DC - Custom Engraved Perfume Bottle - Tom Ford
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Engraver in DC - Custom Engraved Metal Candle Lid - Michael Aram
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FAQs
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More than you might expect—and honestly, unconventional surfaces are my favorite.
I regularly work with glass, metal, leather, acrylic, stone, and more, personalizing items like glassware, luggage tags, notebooks, candle jars, mirror compacts, and custom gifting suites. But some of the most memorable moments come from the unexpected: pocket watches, whiskey stones, matchbooks, ribbons, oyster shells, lemons (yes, like the fruit!)—the sky’s the limit.
If it has a surface, there’s a good chance it can be customized. Share your idea and I’ll help you find the best way to make it uniquely memorable.
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Capacity depends on several factors — including event duration, guest count, material type, and level of customization. We’ll review these details together during planning to ensure smooth guest flow and realistic expectations.
As a general guideline, typical output per hour is:
Hand-lettering: 35–45 items
Hand-engraving: 30–40 items
Embossing/Debossing: 30–40 items
Hot foiling: 20–30 items
Wood burning: 10–20 items
Painting: 10–15 items
For larger activations or higher guest volume, additional artists can be arranged to maintain a seamless experience — and I’m happy to coordinate that for you.
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Yes — I arrive fully equipped with all tools required for the customization process, including pens, inks, paints, engraving equipment, and heat-stamping tools.
Clients typically provide the items being personalized so they align perfectly with the event or brand aesthetic. I’m always happy to advise on materials and can collaborate on sourcing if needed.
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My setup is completely mobile and designed to integrate easily into event environments.
Typically, I require:
A sturdy table
A sturdy chair
Adequate lighting (I can also bring portable lamps)
A table or display space for items, intake forms, and signage (recommended)
A table for completed items ready for guest pickup (recommended)
Most of my tools are portable, but access to an electrical outlet may be required for wood-burning and leather-debossing. Setup details are confirmed in advance so everything runs smoothly on event day.
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Yes — distance shouldn’t limit a good idea. While I’m based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, I can travel domestically and internationally for corporate events and brand activations.
Share your event details, and I’ll provide a customized quote including any travel considerations.
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Live event services begin at a minimum investment of $1,500, with final pricing based on event duration, customization method, location, and overall scope. Each proposal is tailored to the activation to ensure the best experience for both guests and hosts.
