Home Business Ideas
Start a Calligraphy Service Business
There is
something about the art of
calligraphy. It is not
simply writing, but creating
pieces of art out of
letters. Look at some of the
great historic texts, hand
made by monks in the Middle
Ages, these used extensive
calligraphy and the books
themselves resemble works of
art, as well as masterpieces
of literature. Many would
think that calligraphy has
gone the way of the
telegram, but it has
actually turned itself from
the standard way to produce
books, to a way to spice up
invitations, contracts,
deeds, agreements, posters,
letters and more.
The Concept
If you have the skills of
an artist, and the mind of a
writer, then a calligraphy
service business may be for
you. As a calligraphy
artist, you will find
extensive employment turning
invitations for weddings and
formal events into works of
art. You will be able to put
the names of individuals and
businesses in a decorative
way on the invitations. For
the business, it shows class
and distinction when they
take the time to have
something designed by a
calligraphy artist. For you,
it provides just another
place where your excellent
artist and calligraphy
talent will be displayed for
everyone to see.
Startup Costs
Unlike many different
types of small businesses,
when you start a calligraphy
service business, your
startup costs are minimal.
Essentially, all you need is
a pen, ink and paper. Those
are the tools of your trade
and they are how you show
people your talent of
calligraphy. You may want to
spend a bit extra on
different sized pens, types
of ink and more, so you can
expect to pay a few hundred
for your kits and supplies,
but doubtfully anything over
$100.
You will also want to take a
calligraphy class at the
local school or college. You
can teach yourself but it is
best to learn from someone
who has done it for years.
You can also learn through
various websites that will
offer to teach you through
an online course. In all,
expect to pay a few hundred
for this.
How to Market It
Calligraphy is a skill
that is constantly in
demand. Wedding invitations
look great when there is
artistic calligraphy on it,
and not computer generated
calligraphy. Also,
businesses will often hire a
calligraphy service business
to fill in names on their
awards of achievement (or a
variation thereof). This is
because for an employee, it
looks better to have
something that is hand made
like that, then just printed
off by the front desk clerk.
Visit companies in your area
and advertise yourself to
the management there as they
are the ones who will need
your help. You can advertise
in the paper as well, and
for weddings, visit bridal
shops and ask if you can put
up your poster and business
cards to gain some extra
business.
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