Custom Engraving, Calligraphy & Personalised Gifts in Gold Coast & Brisbane

I can engrave most glass and metal surfaces, most stainless steel drink bottles, and some plastics. Champagne and other pressurised bottles are not suitable for engraving. 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

Creative Inking keeps stock of white and black paper fans and a smaller range of other fan colours. 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.

Yes, I take commissions for handwritten poems and letters.

Holiday notice: I generally pause commissions during December to make time for live events. Contact me early about Christmas gifts.

We aim to complete in-studio calligraphy and engraving within 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the project. If we need to source products for you, this window may extend.

Book early, especially around Christmas, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day.

• Let your celebrant know you want your certificate handwritten and ask them to post or drop off the certificate.
• Celebrants can contact Alison to arrange handwritten certificates for their couples.

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.

Yes. Powder-coated stainless steel engraves cleanly, with the lettering revealing the silver steel beneath the coloured coating, so the result is permanent and won’t peel or rub off. For unusual coatings or plastic sections, I’ll recommend testing a spare or low-risk area first.

Alison offers a variety of scripts including Copperplate, Spencerian, Gothic, and modern scripts. She does not copy another calligrapher’s exact style but can suggest scripts that complement your project or event.

On-site calligraphy and engraving have a 3 hour minimum booking.

In-studio projects have a $150 AUD minimum spend to cover setup and design time.

Live event calligraphy and engraving start at $250 AUD per hour with a 3 hour minimum.

In-studio projects have a $150 AUD minimum spend. The final quote depends on the items and design. Starting prices in Australian dollars are:

• 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. See the calligraphy and engraving pricing guide for rates and potential additional costs.

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.

Rush fees may apply for urgent jobs. Send your deadline with your enquiry and Alison will confirm availability.

Creative Inking has provided calligraphy and engraving since 2009, including work for Burberry, Gucci, Tiffany & Co. and Jo Malone. Alison handles live events, wedding stationery, corporate gifts and studio commissions.