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San Francisco Bay Area Hot Foiling + Wood Burning

Custom hot foiling and wood burning for corporate gifting, luxury brand events, wineries, and private VIP experiences.

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Hot foiling and wood burning for gifting that feels personal, refined, and intentional.

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Hot Foiling & Wood Burning

Pyrography, or wood burning, uses heat to create rustic designs on wood or leather, adding a handcrafted charm. Hot foiling applies metallic foil to surfaces like paper, leather, fabric, giving an elegant, eye-catching finish perfect for an occasion.

  • Genuine/Vegan Leather, Suede, Wood, Silk

  • Luggage tags

  • Journals

  • Belts

  • Charcuterie Cutting board

  • Scarves

  • Ribbons

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Looking to elevate your gifts with hot foiling?

Hot foiling and wood burning add a tactile quality to gifting—bringing warmth, texture, and intention to details meant to be noticed and kept. I approach these services with an understanding that you’re not just choosing a finish — you’re shaping how a gift is experienced. From thoughtful planning to careful execution, every detail is considered so the result feels elevated, cohesive, and effortless for you.

Ways we can work together

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Corporate Events

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In-Studio Projects

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Intimate VIP Events

 Notes of praise from my clients

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It was such a pleasure working with Jessica! She made the entire process so seamless and easy. The notebooks she did for a company gift came out beautiful! I will definitely be using her for all personalization and calligraphy moving forward for work and personal needs. Highly recommend!

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Jessica performed calligraphy services for a 3-day corporate event and everyone had a fantastic time! All employees were happy and the ease to book a team was greatly appreciated! Would recommend Alcove for any corporate or company events!

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We worked with Jessica to complete several calligraphy cards on Cartier card stock. The end result was stunning and we are already discussing ongoing client appreciation and private event projects.

Commonly Asked Questions (+ Answers!)

  • Most guests choose a first name, last name, or initials. Including foil color selection (gold and silver are most popular), each item takes about one minute. Foil adheres instantly with no drying time.

  • Certain leathers—especially those coated with oils or waxes—may not accept foil. I always recommend sending a sample for testing. Pebbled or highly textured leather may not produce a clean, legible finish. Once approved, items should be stored in a cool, dry place.

  • A table, chair, and access to an electrical outlet. I provide all equipment, forms, and signage.

  • For events with 150+ guests, high guest flow, or when you want to minimize wait times. Additional artists ensure smoother lines and a better experience for everyone.

    Assistants are ideal for high-volume events or when you want a very smooth flow. They handle forms, guide guests, organize completed items, and support efficiency.

  • Corporate events, luxury retail activations, private events, galas, tradeshows, and entertainment industry events (sports, music, TV, podcasts).

  • On-site events are offered as half-day (up to 4 hours) or full-day (up to 8 hours) bookings, with quotes customized to your needs. Quotes include parking, travel, materials, insurance, forms, and informational signage.
    For in-studio work, pricing depends on item quantity and your timeline.

  • In-studio work is perfect for projects that don’t require live, on-site personalization. This includes calligraphy on place cards or escort cards, engraving on small batches of gifts, hot foiling, bottle painting, wood burning, signage, packaging personalization, and seasonal gifting projects.

  • Absolutely! Travel fees may include time, flights, hotel, meal stipends, and transportation.

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