Hi All! My name is Sophie Taylor and I am the artist behind @taylor_design_studio. I’m a long time fan of @paperandinkarts, so it’s a treat to be writing this blog post. I thought I’d take a moment to introduce myself for those who might not know me. I’m a California native and live on top of a mountain in the middle of nowhere. I’ve been a crafter for as long as I can remember, but when I took my first lettering course back in 2018, it changed my life forever. I started out with brush lettering then quickly learned about the marvelous world of dip pen calligraphy and that’s how I came to offer professional lettering services here in the LA area. I specialize in event calligraphy, but also offer a myriad of other services such as prop lettering, sign making, custom watercolor art, engraving, live lettering, embroidery, and most recently, small business branding. Today, I’m going to share (8) ways you can monetize your lettering and I’m excited to share a few pointers along the way.
The first way you can make money with your lettering is custom name tags. These are great for corporate events, church functions, conferences, celebrations, and any other large meeting where people need to wear a nametag. These name tags were done using a Tombow Monotwin marker which is a high-quality, versatile permanent marker that can be used for all sorts of lettering & drawing. These two projects (above) are an example of how both broad and the narrow ends of this pen can be used for making items that can be sold in your shop.
The next way you can make money with your lettering is in the field of event calligraphy. Personalized place cards add a nice touch to weddings, luxury events, galas, fundraisers, and other types of events where the client wants to make sure attendees are made to feel special and important. @ferriswheelpress inks are a go-to for me when I need to make sure the place cards add a subtle, elegant touch of color. Madam Mulberry and Candy Marsala are particular favorites of mine! These (above) are two example of how you can use @ferriswheelpress to customize client orders. Book inscriptions are a fun way to show thoughtfulness in a beautiful way!