THE ART OF HAND ENGRAVING

Personalization Made by Hand

Hand engraving transforms an everyday object into something personal and lasting. Using specialized engraving tools, I create lettering and artwork directly on the surface of each piece, allowing every detail to be customized for the product, occasion and recipient.

From fragrance bottles and beauty products to glassware, metal accessories and unexpected surfaces, hand engraving can be offered live at events or completed in my studio for gifting, launches and custom projects.

YSL perfume bottle personalized with gold hand engraving by The Poppy Pen in New York City

Fragrance & Beauty

Toyota glassware custom engraved by The Poppy Pen

Glassware & Drinkware

TRESemmé chopsticks custom engraved by The Poppy Pen

Unexpected Objects

LIVE EVENT ENGRAVING

An Elevated Guest Experience

Delight your guests with real-time, hand-engraved personalization. I partner with luxury brands, retailers, corporations and creative agencies to create thoughtful, memorable experiences.

  • Brand activations & product launches
  • Corporate & private events
  • Retail & in-store experiences
  • VIP gifting
  • Additional artists for high-volume events
WHAT CAN BE ENGRAVED?

A Wide Range of Products & Materials

Each material requires a different approach, and products can be tested in advance when needed to determine the best technique and finish.

YSL Libre perfume bottle personalized with hand engraving at a New York City event

Fragrance & Beauty

Perfume bottles, cosmetics, skincare and beauty products

AMIRI glass decanters personalized with custom hand engraving in New York City

Glassware & Bottles

Drinkware, wine and spirits bottles, and custom glass

Stainless steel tumbler personalized with hand engraving at a DSW event in New York City

Metal & Accessories

Bottles, compacts, mirrors, barware and small accessories

Green Diptyque ceramic candle personalized with hand engraving

Home & Décor

Candles, vessels, boxes, keepsakes and decorative objects

Hair Rituel by Sisley combs personalized with hand engraving for a New York City brand event

Corporate & Retail

Branded gifts, product launches and high-volume personalization

Green ceramic tiki mug personalized with hand engraving

Unique & Unexpected

Specialty products, unconventional surfaces and creative ideas

THE PROCESS

From Product to Personalization

01

PRODUCT REVIEW

Share your product and project details, and I’ll recommend the engraving approach best suited to the material, surface and desired result.

02

PERSONALIZATION DETAILS

We’ll determine lettering styles, personalization options and any artwork or design details for your project.

03

EVENT PLANNING

For live events, I’ll plan timing, guest flow and artist coverage to create a polished and efficient experience.

04

HAND ENGRAVING

Each piece is individually engraved by hand, either live on-site or in my studio.

ENGRAVING FOR EVENTS & PROJECTS

Designed Around Your Product and Event

LIVE EVENT ENGRAVING IN NYC

Live hand engraving creates an interactive personalization experience for brand activations, corporate events, product launches and retail events throughout New York City.

Names and initials can typically be engraved in just a few minutes, depending on the product and personalization.

IN-STUDIO ENGRAVING

Products can also be engraved in my studio for corporate gifting, VIP mailers, product launches, influencer gifting and custom projects.

Each project is tailored to the product, quantity and desired personalization.

HIGH-VOLUME BRAND ACTIVATIONS

For larger events, I work with a team of experienced artists and can recommend artist coverage based on your guest count, event timing and personalization needs.

This allows for an efficient guest experience while maintaining the quality of each hand-finished piece.

Frequently Asked Questions

Every project is different. If you don’t see your question answered here, reach out and I’ll help determine the best way to personalize your product.

1. What products and materials can be personalized?

A wide variety of products and surfaces can be personalized, including fragrance bottles, beauty products, glassware, metal accessories, ceramics, candles, drinkware and more. I love working with unique products and unexpected surfaces, so please feel free to reach out with your idea. I’ll recommend the personalization technique best suited to your product and desired result.

2. Do you offer live engraving in New York City and are you available for travel?

Yes! I provide live hand engraving for brand activations, corporate events, retail experiences, product launches and private events throughout New York City. I am also available to travel throughout the U.S. and internationally. Please reach out with your event location and details, and I’d be happy to discuss the possibilities.

3. What setup do you request for live engraving?

I kindly request a table or counter and a chair for each artist, with approximately 2.5–3 feet of workspace per artist. I bring all engraving tools and materials needed for personalization, arrive in advance to set up, and do not require access to an electrical outlet.

For smaller retail events, the setup can be quite compact. For high-volume events and brand activations, I recommend additional nearby space for completed items and guest pickup. Guests can fill out a personalization form and leave their item with us while they enjoy the event, then return to pick up their finished piece later in the evening.

Once I know your venue, guest count and event format, I’ll recommend a setup that works best for the space and expected volume.

4. How many items can you personalize during a live event?

For names or initials, I can typically hand engrave approximately 20–25 items per hour per artist, depending on the product and personalization requested. For larger guest counts or high-volume events, I can recommend the number of artists and personalization approach best suited to your event timing and expected volume.

5. Can you accommodate large brand activations and corporate events?

Absolutely!  I work with a talented team of artists and can provide additional engravers for high-volume brand activations, corporate events, product launches and retail experiences. I’ll recommend artist coverage based on your guest count, event length, product and personalization needs to help create a polished and efficient experience for your guests.

6. Do you offer in-studio engraving and personalization?

Yes. In-studio hand engraving and personalization are available for corporate gifting, VIP and influencer mailers, product launches, custom gifts and larger-volume projects. Products can be shipped to my studio for personalization, making this a wonderful option for projects that do not require a live, on-site artist.

7. What types of personalization can you add?

Personalization can include names, initials, monograms, meaningful words, lettering and custom artwork, depending on the product and project. Lettering styles and design details can also be tailored to complement your brand, product or event and create a finished piece that feels thoughtful and cohesive.