Bespoke Calligraphy & Handcrafted Personalization

Welcome to our in-studio commissions experience, where every detail is considered and every piece is made to feel personal. At SLM & Design Co., we specialize in refined, hand-crafted artistry for gifts, keepsakes, and meaningful moments—offering custom calligraphy, engraving, heat foiling, and wood burning or debossing on carefully selected materials.

Whether you’re marking a milestone, gifting with intention, or elevating your brand through thoughtful details, each commission is created with elegance, care, and timeless craftsmanship—designed to leave a lasting impression.

Hand Calligraphy

Our in-studio calligraphy commissions transform event signage, gift tags, and personalized cards into timeless, handcrafted keepsakes. Using modern and traditional scripts on premium papers and materials, each piece is carefully created by hand for a lasting, elegant impression.

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Common Items to Customize:

  • Place cards & escort cards
  • Custom gift notes
  • Champagne bottles
  • Select packaging & gift elements
Custom wedding place cards with modern calligraphy and meal icons, Free Library of Philadelphia wedding, handcrafted with dip pen.

Engraving

Our in-studio engraving transforms jewelry, glassware, land keepsakes into personalized, timeless treasures. Each design is hand-engraved with precision, creating bespoke details that elevate gifts, heirlooms, and branded items into lasting works of art.

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Common Items to Customize:

  • Perfume bottles & cologne
  • Glassware, flasks & tumblers
  • Wine & liquor bottles
  • Cosmetics & compact mirrors
  • Claw clips & combs
  • Cake cutting sets
Hand engraving gold jewelry trays during a live event engraving event for Faire Sol, a women-focused event in Lancaster, PA.

Heat Foiling

Hand-applied heat foiling adds luxurious shimmer and sophistication to leather, paper, and specialty surfaces. Each in-studio commission is carefully foiled by hand, creating elegant, bespoke details that make wedding stationery, gifts, and branding truly unforgettable.

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Common Items to Customize:

  • Leather luggage tags
  • Passport holders
  • Custom notebooks & journals
  • Leather bookmarks
  • Branded packaging & gift sets
  • Silk ribbon
Black leather luggage tags hand heat foiled with gold fill, featuring personalized names “Allie C.” and “Angie.” Ideal for luxury brand activations, corporate gifting, and destination wedding favors.

Wood Burning & Debossing

Our hand-crafted wood burning and debossing services bring texture, warmth, and artisanal charm to keepsakes, leather goods, and wooden pieces. Each commission is carefully crafted in-studio, leaving a timeless, tactile impression for gifts, heirlooms, and custom brand items.

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Common Items to Customize:

  • Wood boxes & keepsakes
  • Cutting boards & serving pieces
  • Leather products
  • Wallets
  • Hair brushes & accessories
  • Wooden signage & plaques
Hand wood burned coasters with custom personalization created in South Central Pennsylvania.
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Tiffany was very helpful, personable and quick with response and turnaround time on our project. She always kept me up to date with the status of our champagne glasses and even went out of her way to pick up and drop off our glasses. Will definitely be reaching out again for any customized items in the future!
Arica S.
Commission Client
When I tell you that Tiffany took every idea I dreamt up and turned it into a beautiful reality, I’m not exaggerating. She is not only a sweetheart to work with and very communicative which is a treat in a vendor, but her work is top notch. I turned 40 this year and wanted to add extra touches to my celebrations and gifts for my nearest and dearest. Everyone was so excited to get the luggage tags and couldn’t believe the details that were included in everything.
Emily S.
Repeat Client

How It Works

Our simple 4-step process for in-studio commissions
1

Inquire

Start by submitting your inquiry with details about your project — including the type of service, your materials or items, and any design inspiration.
2

Receive Proposal

Once I review your inquiry, you’ll receive a custom proposal outlining recommended services, estimated timeline, and investment.
3

Secure Your Date

Submit your payment as outlined in the invoice to officially reserve your in-studio commission. Once secured, your session is scheduled, and preparations begin to bring your vision to life.
4

Collect Your Custom Piece

During your in-studio session, your item is handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail. Once complete, your commissioned piece will be ready for pickup or delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clients typically provide the items for in-studio commissions and ship them to our Pennsylvania studio. Each piece is carefully personalized, then thoughtfully packaged and returned to you upon completion, with international shipping available if needed.

Standard turnaround time for in-studio commissions is 10–14 business days from the time your item is received. Rush services may be available for an additional fee for projects with tighter timelines.

Yes! For most projects, especially those featuring multiple words, logos, or intricate designs, a digital mock-up is provided for your approval before the final piece is completed. This ensures your vision is perfectly captured in the finished work.

Yes! We offer tracked and insured international shipping for in-studio commissions. Costs vary by destination and package weight, and will be included in your final invoice for full transparency and peace of mind.

Whether you’re gifting with intention or creating a meaningful keepsake, I would love to bring your vision to life.

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