Work With Me
Pick Your Signs
You know you want to order something, but where to start? The first step is to decide if you want to rent the sign or purchase it.
Purchase Signs:
I offer a number of signs for purchase, some commercially made and others custom made. Because custom orders are unique in size and design, please contact me for an estimate through the contact me page or email. For an idea of my prices, check out my Etsy shop.
You Provide the Signs:
If you would rather pick your own sign(s), I am happy to do the lettering at a rate of $50/hour. All you have to do is give me the size of your sign(s) and the basic idea of what you want and I’ll let you know how much it will cost.
Rent Signs:
I have a number of different size and style options for rent. The rental inventory page provides pictures and price for each sign (occasionally lettering costs may be slightly more or less depending on the detail of your design - but don’t worry, I’ll let you know this when we first start working together). If you need more than one sign, a bundle is a great option and is a slightly discounted rate than renting pieces individually.
On-Site Lettering:
Do you have a window or fixed chalkboard (or something else - I’m always up for new projects!) you’d like to have lettered? I love lettering on-site! The fee structure for on-site work typically involves two different phases and fees: the design phase, which includes up to 2 mock ups, 1 revision, and the layout work prior to arriving on-site, billed at $50/hour and the on-site work, billed at $75/hour. Commercial projects are billed by the square foot at a base price of $20/square foot for on-site work and $17/square foot for off-site work. All projects are different so please contact us to talk specifically about your project. Interested in the Gillbrook Farms chalkboard? It typically costs $175, but may increase depending on the intricacy of your design.
2. Plan your lettering
I want you to be as involved with your signage design as you want to be. For some people, that means me sending you a couple mock-ups and some follow-up tweaks to make sure you get exactly what you envision. For others, it means you sending me a picture (the inspiration gallery is a great place to start!) or even just the words (you brave people put a lot of trust in me! This control freak gives you hats off!) and telling me to do my thing. I am happy either way - just let me know what you are comfortable with. In either case, I’ll send you a google form with a few questions that will give me the information I need.
On request, I can include an in-person consultation if it would be helpful to talk about your signage needs or look through rental options. For those of you who are like me, your purchase or rental price includes 2 mock-up choices and 1 round of revisions. Additional revisions will be billed at $50/hour.
3. Let the Magic Happen
Let me work my magic! Ok - I guess there are a few other logistics you should know.
Estimate:
I’ll send you an estimate with all the details we talked about. The most important thing this will include is your price. I like to be straight forward with my clients - what you see on here is what you will pay. If you need your items shipped, let me know and I’ll include that price on this estimate.
Payment:
For purchases and lettering orders, I’ll invoice you when you give me the go-ahead that your estimate looks good. This invoice must be paid before your order can be picked up. For rentals, I’ll invoice you for 25% of your total order and this must be paid to reserve your date (if you want to pay the full amount, that’s fine too!). Because this amount reserves me for your date and I can only take so many projects one person can do, this amount is non-refundable. The remaining balance and the security deposit for your items must be paid 4 weeks before your pick-up date - don’t worry, I’ll send you a reminder! I will return or void your security deposit within a week of the signs being returned undamaged and on time.
When will my order be ready?
I strive to have purchases ready for you to pick-up in 1-2 weeks. During the estimate process, I’ll give you a specific idea of when the order will be ready for pick-up. If this changes for any reason, I’ll make sure to let you know. If you need the order by a specific date, let me know this during the estimate process so I can arrange my schedule accordingly.
It’s Pick-Up Day!
I’ll let you know when your order is ready to be picked-up in State College. Rentals are for a 5 day period that typically runs the Thursday before an event and to the Monday after. Items will be either garage pick-up at your convenience starting on a specified date or by appointment.
I’ll apologize in advance for the crazy barking dog - he really is cute, I swear!
Inspiration Gallery
See the work I’ve done to help you choose.