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Bespoke copperplate calligraphy · Breda

The warmth of handwritten notes

Calligraphy, engraving and hot foil, handcrafted in Breda.

Pétalia botanical Save the Date cards with a fresh rose

What I do

Together we elevate the setting

All services
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Calligraphy

  • Wedding invitations & envelopes
  • Place cards and menus
  • Vows, letters and poems
Service photograph — engraved glass and metal

Engraving

  • Glassware and bottles
  • Perfume flacons & leather
  • Jewellery and gifting
Service photograph — hot foil stamping on notebook

Hot foil

  • Gold, silver and copper foil
  • Stationery and packaging
  • Branded event details

At your event

Live calligraphy

On-site at your event: guests watch their names, bottles or bags being personalised in ink. A memorable detail for brand activations, weddings and private celebrations.
Live calligraphy — pouring a wax seal onto a hand-lettered envelope

From the studio

Studio orders

Written and finished in the studio, then delivered to your door: invitation suites, engraved gifts and foiled stationery, crafted at the pace good work requires.
Studio order — hand-lettered welcome card among fresh flowers

How it works

From first note to finished piece

Every commission is quoted individually. Here is what happens between your first message and the piece arriving at your door.

  1. 01

    Inquiry

    Every commission is bespoke and begins with an enquiry. Tell me about the occasion, the pieces and the date.

  2. 02

    Quote & design

    You receive a tailored proposal based on materials, quantity, complexity and turnaround time. Quotes are valid for 14 days.

  3. 03

    Handcrafted

    Written and finished in the studio, or personalised live at your event. Work begins once the agreed deposit has been received.

  4. 04

    Delivered

    Crafted at the pace good work requires. Delivery costs and methods are agreed before final payment.

Commissions

Inquire for price

Every commission is quoted individually — tell me about the occasion, the pieces and the date, and you'll receive a tailored proposal.

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Good to know

Frequently asked

The practical side of a bespoke commission — quotes, payment, turnaround and what happens if plans change.

Still have questions?

Ask directly and you'll get a straight answer.

How do I commission a piece?

All commissions are bespoke and begin with an enquiry. Tell me about the occasion, the pieces and the date, and you receive a tailored proposal based on materials, quantity, complexity and turnaround time.

How long is a quote valid?

Quotes are valid for 14 days unless otherwise stated.

How does payment work?

A deposit may be required to confirm your booking or commission. Full payment terms are outlined in your quote or invoice, and work on custom pieces begins once the agreed deposit or payment has been received.

What are the turnaround times?

Turnaround times are estimates and depend on project scope, material availability and current workload. Expected timelines are communicated clearly and you are kept informed of any changes.

Can I cancel or change an order?

Because each item is made to order, cancellations and refunds are not guaranteed. If you need to cancel or amend an order, please get in touch as soon as possible — any refund or partial credit is considered case by case.

Do you work on location?

Yes. With live calligraphy, guests watch their names, bottles or bags being personalised in ink at your event — a memorable detail for brand activations, weddings and private celebrations.

What is the Pétalia Collection?

Pétalia is a curated collection of fine paper and card designs, created from real flowers that have been carefully pressed, preserved and composed by hand. Each piece can be individually embellished with hand-applied calligraphy for a personal finish.

Can I use the artwork commercially?

Commissioned artwork is for personal or event use as agreed. Commercial reproduction or resale without written permission is not allowed.

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