Full Version: Beer Mugs

From: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#1]
 14 Mar 2007
To: ALL

Greetings friends,
I have a customer who is interested in 18 glass beer mugs. Black embellishment (text and logo) would be used so they need to be dishwasher safe.

I can't sublimate them since they want glass. Anyone here do that in that quantity or know of a direction to point me?

Thanks very much
Becky

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2]
 14 Mar 2007
To: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#1] 14 Mar 2007

Becky,

That's a tough one. Sounds like a silkscreen job, but the quantity isn't large enough to get anyone's attention.

It's possible to have mugs coated for sublimation, but, once again, the quantity probably wouldn't be large enough to make it worthwhile, or an inexpensive proposition.

You might check with Laser Reproductions (LR), to see if it's something they offer as a non-catalog item.

LR has a $400 minimum for custom coating.

www.laserreproductions.com

From: BrianC (INKSQUIRTER) [#3]
 14 Mar 2007
To: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#1] 14 Mar 2007

Doesn't Cermark make something for glass?

From: UncleSteve [#4]
 14 Mar 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2] 14 Mar 2007

I have a sublimation coated beer mug here but there is no name/paperwork with it and I don't remember who I got it from...

They ARE available and perhaps someone on DSSI could tell you off the top of their head who the supplier is.

From: Mick [#5]
 14 Mar 2007
To: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#1] 14 Mar 2007

Laser OEM toners should fill the bill, email me the artwork and I will do up a sample frosted glass beer mug for you.

mick.eminger(at)gmail.com

replace (at) with @

EDITED: 14 Mar 2007 by MICK

From: BrianC (INKSQUIRTER) [#6]
 14 Mar 2007
To: Mick [#5] 14 Mar 2007

Mick,

I am interested in the OEM........got your samples (look great). If you print a frosted mug with you post a picture here?

thanks,

From: Bruce (OKIEBRUCE) [#7]
 14 Mar 2007
To: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#6] 14 Mar 2007

Novachrome carries a 16oz. frosted glass beer mug for sublimation.

Bruce

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#8]
 14 Mar 2007
To: ALL

A word of advice for people who sublimate glass beer mugs.

Don't dunk them into water, after pressing, as many people do with ceramic coffee mugs.

The thermal shock will break the glass.

From: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#9]
 14 Mar 2007
To: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#1] 14 Mar 2007

If the graphic is suitable, why not sandcarve and fill with a paint...we have used rub and buff that has done well in the dishwasher.

From: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#10]
 14 Mar 2007
To: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#9] 14 Mar 2007

Doug,
My lack of sand carving equipment is going to be my big hold up with that idea. :S
But I bet it's a good thought!!

Thanks for the thought though!
Becky

From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#11]
 14 Mar 2007
To: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#1] 14 Mar 2007

Becky,

You have a couple of options on smaller screen print orders like this.

1). Find a supplier who will do the smaller quantity by adding a less-than-minimum charge.

2). Order 36 mugs from HERE, and sell them 18 for $5.90 each. At a later date you'll have the other 18 to sell them. Even if you never sell them, they've been paid for.

You'll find that either route is going to net you about the same profit.

EDITED: 14 Mar 2007 by DATAKES

From: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#12]
 14 Mar 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#11] 15 Mar 2007

I've figured it out!! Eureka!! I've finally figured out WHY no one ever sees you and WHY you never come to Vegas....

YOU ARE THE INTERNET!! 8-O I knew it!!

Seriously, thank you for that link...You may have saved me big time!!

Thanks Dave! You rock!!

Becky

From: UncleSteve [#13]
 14 Mar 2007
To: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#12] 15 Mar 2007

Hmmmm, you could be right! I have never seen Algore and Takes together, in the same room at the same time....

Amazing what one can learn at EE!!! :D

From: Mick [#14]
 15 Mar 2007
To: BrianC (INKSQUIRTER) [#6] 15 Mar 2007

Hi Brian,
Here is a picture of 2 we did this morning. They are frosted glass (frosted inside and out). Done with OEM Laser toners and uncoated steins.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#15]
 15 Mar 2007
To: Mick [#14] 15 Mar 2007

Mick,

Would the image be considered "dishwasher safe"?

Also, did you press them in a traditional mug press, or did you use mug wraps?

From: BrianC (INKSQUIRTER) [#16]
 15 Mar 2007
To: Mick [#14] 15 Mar 2007

thanks Mick,

They look great, but I'm wondering the same about dishwasher safe and how you pressed them?

From: Mick [#17]
 15 Mar 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#15] 15 Mar 2007

I used a wrap (slightly smaller diameter than standard), yes, they are dishwasher safe.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#18]
 15 Mar 2007
To: Mick [#17] 15 Mar 2007

Thank you Mick.

Very impressive!

From: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#19]
 16 Mar 2007
To: ALL

Greetings-

As an update to the beer mug issue, my customer has changed her mind and decided to go with engraved wine goblets instead. :S

Those at least I can do in house. I just hate spending all the time looking for a price/supplier to have them change their mind >.<

I know, it's all part of the business. Doesn't mean I have to like it :D

Thanks for your help everyone. I DID get some great sources for products and LOVED Mick's frosted mugs. I will be finding a need for those very soon!!

Thanks for your help everyone!!
Becky

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