pricing
Due to the highly customized nature of calligraphy, I prefer to make custom quotes based on the needs of my clients. Please contact me directly with answers to the following questions about your project, if they are applicable, and I promise to get back to you immediately:
• What type of project is this (i.e. envelope addressing, logo design, certificate, etc.)?
• How many do you need?
• What color is your paper?
• Is your paper textured, rough or metallic?
• What color ink do you want?
• What lettering style(s) do you want? If there isn't an example on my site, will you be able to provide one?
• What is your deadline?
policies
:: lettering samples
Once we’ve talked about the kind of lettering you’re interested in I will make three sample pieces to help you decide on the exact look you want. These samples can showcase different sizes, lettering styles and colors. It’s important for me to make these samples on the paper you’ve chosen so that the finished work will match the sample, so be ready to provide me with some of your stationery.
Additional samples cost $3 each. Scanning samples and emailing them to you in PDF format is free and mailing them costs $4.
:: choosing + purchasing paper
You must supply the stationery. I am not responsible for the cost of it.
Some papers take ink beautifully and others don’t take it at all. I strongly recommend consulting me before purchasing your stationery or at least approving it with me early on.
I calligraph using watercolor (translucent) and gouache (opaque). I can mix nearly any shade although white and metallics can be tricky depending on the color and finish of your stationery.
:: materials allowances
I require a 20% materials allowance for each item type. For example, for 100 finished envelopes you must provide 120 blank ones. I will return any unused materials to you at the end of the project.
:: submitting name + address lists
You must submit lists of names and addresses exactly as you would like me to write them.
You are responsible for making all decisions about abbreviations, punctuation and capitalization.
Lists must be typed, alphabetized and numbered.
Any changes or additions to a list should be emailed to me immediately. If the work has already been completed there will be an additional charge for reworking.
:: payment conditions
I require a 50% deposit before beginning work with the balance due immediately upon completion. I accept credit card payments via PayPal.
Allow two weeks for envelope addressing. Rush orders are available for an additional 25% fee.
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