EPISODE 172 - Roadmap To Your First Engraving Gig

Shinah Chang ·

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So You Wanna Be a Engraving Superstar?

Calligraphy engravers are in HIGHER demand right now than ever - and you don’t have to have YEARS of experience to get paid for it!

In this episode, I’m breaking down the fastest, simplest path to landing your first paid calligraphy engraving job - even if you’re still a beginner (because people pay for alllll levels of calligraphy - not just master penman status work…).

I’ve seen my students with just a few months of experience book real gigs… and I’m showing you exactly how they did it.

This episode is for beginners learning calligraphy engraving, hand engraving on glass, and how to start a calligraphy business.

Inside this episode, I’m breaking down:

  • (4:35) 4 steps to your first calligraphy engraving job

  • (4:54) Invest in yourself and in your tools

  • (7:49) Practice on every surface you can find

  • (9:18) Create your portfolio - not just from jobs, but from practice pieces

  • (10:17) You know it - pitch yourself (even if its scary… because no one is coming to pluck you out of obscurity)

  • (12:05) The perfect pitch formula (ep. 168 for more info!)

  • (14:15) Beginners Guide To Calligraphy Engraving ON SALE NOW (link below)

If you’ve been stuck overthinking your skill level, this is your sign to start. Because the hardest part of beginning a calligraphy business isn’t the calligraphy part, it's the follow through. 

Take this step-by-step plan and USE IT to set yourself up for success!

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ABOUT CROOKED CALLIGRAPHY

Hey - I'm Shinah! A former miserable corporate lawyer turned sassy calligrapher and teacher. Ten years ago, I was WISHING I could create beautiful calligraphy but feeling really un-creative and LOST about how to achieve that... and now I truly believe that ANYONE can learn this beautiful craft - because I've already taught it to THOUSANDS of people, from all different backgrounds.

Calligraphy has given me a gorgeous life. It's helped my students find PASSION, PURPOSE, and a reason to JUMP OUT OF BED each morning. What could it do for you? =)