Fragrance bottle personalisation examples
Perfume engraving, bottle painting and compact gift examples from the custom personalisation gallery.
Frequently asked questions
What can you engrave?
Most glass and metal surfaces, most stainless steel drink bottles, and some plastics. If a surface is untested or plastic, I’ll recommend a test item first so we know it engraves cleanly.
Popular water bottle brands like Yeti, Frank Green, Stanley, Hydro Flask, S’well and Corkcicle all use stainless steel or powder-coated finishes that engrave well. Surface finishes vary across some Yeti models, so for those I’ll test a small area under the bottle first.
Not suitable for engraving
- Champagne or other pressurised bottles (I can personalise these with paint pens instead)
- Excessively ridged or patterned surfaces
Do you have minimums?
For on-site work there is a 3 hour minimum booking.
In-studio projects start at a $150 minimum spend to cover setup and design time.
Can you provide a guide on pricing?
Live event work starts at $250 per hour with a 3 hour minimum.
In-studio work is varied, so reach out with as much detail as possible for a tailored quote. As a rough starting guide:
- Certificate calligraphy: From $70 each
- Calligraphy on place cards: From $4 each
- Calligraphy on envelopes with full addresses: From $8 each
- Engraving on fragrances: From $80 each
Fast turnarounds may incur a rush fee. For further details see our dedicated calligraphy pricing guide.
What areas do you service?
Alison is based on the Gold Coast and regularly services Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, Northern NSW and wider Southeast Queensland for local events. She is also happy to travel further by arrangement.
Do you have items on hand or do I need to provide?
Creative Inking keeps stock of white and black paper fans and a smaller range of other fan colors. We also carry a large selection of plain and decorative place cards, and at times compact mirrors and luggage tags. We can help source paper stock products (any shape or size) to suit your brief.
You are welcome to supply your own items; they can be dropped off or posted to our Mermaid Beach address.
What is your turnaround time?
Timelines depend on the project, but we aim to complete in-studio work within 2–4 weeks. If we need to source products for you, this window may extend.
Reach out as early as possible to secure a spot, especially around peak gifting periods like Christmas, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day.
What can you personalise live at an event?
Popular live requests include perfume engraving, bottle engraving, glass engraving, gift tagging and handwritten calligraphy. Alison offers live calligraphy, on-site engraving, foiling, painting and wood burning, and the setup suits in-store activations, corporate events, weddings, product launches, influencer events and milestone celebrations.
Can you handle high-volume gifting at a brand activation?
Yes. Alison has years of experience across luxury retail, shopping centres and high-volume activations, delivering fast, polished personalisation while keeping guests engaged. For larger gifting campaigns, additional artists can be arranged, and table setup, attire and workflow are tailored to your brief.
Can you do rush or urgent jobs?
Rush fees may apply for urgent jobs. Reach out with your deadline and we’ll let you know what’s possible.
Do you ship finished pieces?
Yes. Finished pieces are typically sent by Express Post or courier, Australia-wide. You are also welcome to drop off or collect from the Mermaid Beach studio.
Why choose Creative Inking?
Alison is the most experienced live event calligrapher on the Gold Coast, and also offers top-tier in-studio calligraphy and custom item engraving. You get one highly experienced artist across live events, studio work and bespoke engraving.