Rates to charge for Calligraphy?

Question

Someone has asked me to do approx. 300 wedding invitations in Calligraphy. I am not a professional, but I am good @ this. What do I charge?

Answer 1

do it by the hour. I'd say $10-13 and hour is reasonable.

Answer 2

I'd charge maybe $30 per hour (this is a learned skill, and labor intensive), plus the costs of ink and a couple of nibs. If they're really good friends, you can do it free in lieu of a Christmas gift, or give a deep discount.