What materials can you engrave?

I work on glass, metal, and ceramic most often. Fragrance bottles, wine glasses, tumblers, candles, compacts, and beauty accessories are all common. If you have a specific item in mind, send me a photo and I will let you know whether it is a good fit.

Can you engrave champagne bottles?

Champagne bottles cannot be engraved because of the pressurization. For champagne, I recommend calligraphy instead, which I also offer. Wine bottles, spirits, and still water bottles are totally fine for engraving.

Can you engrave fragrance bottles?

Yes. Fragrance bottle engraving is one of my most popular services, especially for brand activations and luxury gifting. I engrave directly onto the glass with a precision rotary tool, creating a personalized piece that feels bespoke and elevated. It works beautifully for perfume launches, PR mailers, and influencer gifting events.

Do you offer engraving on leather gifts for corporate events?

I do not engrave leather directly, but I offer hot foiling on leather goods, which creates a beautiful stamped personalization in gold, silver, or rose gold. This is a popular option for corporate gifts including notebooks, cardholders, passport holders, and luggage tags. Many brands combine leather hot foiling with a glass or bottle engraving station for a full personalization experience.

How long does each engraving take at a live event?

Most pieces take about 3 to 5 minutes. For events with a large guest count, I can bring in additional artists to keep things moving. I always ask about your expected attendance ahead of time so we can plan the setup properly.

Do you travel outside of Los Angeles for engraving events?

Yes. I am based in Los Angeles and regularly work throughout Southern California, including Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Orange County, and San Diego. I have also traveled for events in San Francisco, New York, and other cities. Travel fees apply for events outside the LA area.

What is the difference between hand engraving and laser engraving?

Hand engraving is done entirely by hand using a rotary tool. Every line is made in real time, which gives each piece a warmth and texture that a machine cannot replicate. It is also a live experience, which is a big part of why brands and event planners book it for activations. Laser engraving is faster and more uniform but does not have the same artisanal quality or the live element.

Can you engrave a logo or custom design instead of a name?

Yes. I can work from a logo file, a custom illustration, or a design we develop together. For brand activations, I often engrave a combination of the guest's name and a brand element. Send me your artwork and I will let you know what is achievable on the item you have in mind.

How do I book a live engraver for a brand activation?

Reach out through the contact form with your event date, location, expected guest count, and the item you would like personalized. I will follow up with availability and a quote. I recommend booking at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance, especially for larger events or holiday season dates.

Letters & Feathers | Stacy Shon | Los Angeles Calligrapher, Engraver, Bottle Painter

Hand Engraving

brand activations . PR + influencer gifting . product launches . fragrance personalization . weddings . corporate events & more

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Hand engraving is what I'm probably best known for, and it never gets old to watch. Using a precision rotary tool, I etch designs, lettering, monograms, and florals directly into glass, metal, and ceramic by hand. No laser, no machine. Every line is made in real time, right in front of your guests.

For brand activations, engraving creates memorable personalized experiences where guests walk away with something that actually has their name on it. That kind of moment sticks. I've engraved on-site for Dior at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills, OLAPLEX, Parfums de Marly, GUESS at the Sabrina Carpenter concert, Bobbi Brown, and dozens of other brands across Los Angeles and Southern California.

I also take on custom commissions in the studio - currently only accepting bulk orders.

Popular items I engrave include fragrance and perfume bottles, wine bottles, glassware and tumblers, candles, hair accessories and beauty tools, compacts and makeup brushes, and shot glasses.

Planning an event and want to offer guests something they'll actually keep? Get in touch and I'll walk you through what's possible.

Hand engraved Jo Malone candles for guests at the SRG - Sofia Richie Grainge launch event in Beverly Hills, CA

Stacy Shon engraving combs for guests at the OLAPLEX x Hollywood Reporter Beauty Dinner. Photo by Getty Images

Engraved red hair clips and white barrettes with guest names for Ali Webb's new product launch event in Venice, CA

Hand engraved shot glasses for a special 40th birthday event for a private client in Los Angeles, CA

Engraved florals on a special bottle as a gift for a private client

Parfums De Marly engraved fragrance bottles for celebrity star, Sarah Michelle Gellar and her daughter and son in Beverly Hills during a private event

Hand engraved OLAPLEX combs to be used as place cards for a brand dinner in Los Angeles, CA

Bobbi Brown foundation bottles hand engraved by Stacy Shon for a launch event dinner in Pasadena, CA

Engraving wine tumblers for guests at The Cheesecake Factory corporate holiday event in Westlake, CA

Hermés fragrance bottles for a Bride and Groom for their Wedding Day

Engraving activation for Dior at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills — custom fragrance bottle personalization on-site

Engraving GUESS fragrance bottles at the Sabrina Carpenter concert at Crypto Arena in Downtown Los Angeles

Private commission for this Bride engraving her wedding day fragrance

Hand engraved florals and initials for a private client in studio

Engraved wine bottle and fragrance bottle for gifting

Stacy Shon engraving at the NOYZ fragrance launch event in Venice, CA for guests

Engraved DIBS make up brush for guests at an influencer event in Century City, CA

Stacy Shon engraving a Codigo tequila bottle for guests at Coral Casino in Santa Barbara

Engraved commission project for Balvenie and Glenfiddich on their whiskey tasting glasses

Stacy Shon engraving for Pernod Ricard Codigo in Santa Barbara, CA — custom tequila bottle personalization on-site at the Coral Casino

Engraved stemless wine glasses for a Bride and Groom wedding gift

Stacy Shon engraving glass ornaments at the WORLD brand activation in Union Square San Francisco

Engraved Prada mirror for a customer at a retail event at the Del Amo Mall Nordstrom in Torrance, CA

Engraved Parfums de Marly perfume bottle for celebrity Sarah Michelle Gellar at a private fragrance event

Hand engraved wine glasses for guests at a corporate holiday party on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA

Hand engraved hair combs for guests at the Amika x Ulta Beauty brand activation event in Venice, CA

Hand engraved Kitsch hand clips for guests at the Ulta brand event

I work on glass, metal, plastic and ceramic most often. Fragrance bottles, wine glasses, tumblers, candles, compacts, and beauty accessories are all common. If you have a specific item in mind, send me a photo and I'll let you know whether it's a good fit!
Champagne bottles can't be engraved because of the pressurization. For champagne, I'd recommend calligraphy instead, which I also offer. Wine bottles, spirits, and still water bottles are totally fine for engraving.
Most pieces take about 3 to 5 minutes. For events with a large guest count, I can bring in additional artists to keep things moving. I always ask about your expected attendance ahead of time so we can plan the setup properly.
Hand engraving is done entirely by hand using a rotary tool. It's slower and more personal than laser engraving, and the result has a warmth and texture that a machine can't replicate. It's also a live experience, which is a big part of why brands and event planners love it.
Yes. I can work from a logo file, a custom illustration, or a design we develop together. For brand activations, I often engrave a combination of the guest's name and a brand element. Send me your artwork and I'll let you know what's achievable on the item you have in mind.
Reach out through the contact form with your event date, location, expected guest count, and the item you'd like personalized. I'll follow up with availability and a quote. I recommend booking at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance, especially for larger events or holiday season dates.

FAQs

If you’d like to combine engraving with other live personalization moments, I also offer live event calligraphy, bottle painting, and hot foiling for brand activations and corporate events. Get in touch to discuss your event details and dates.