Glass ornaments look like a finished gift the moment they come out of the box. They catch the light on a tree, photograph beautifully in a listing and carry a higher price than a flat ceramic disc with the same photo. Photo USA stocks six glass Christmas ornament blanks in round, square and hexagon shapes, 192 per case. This guide compares them, explains how they are decorated, and covers designs, pricing and when to order.
Short answer: Perceived value. A glass ornament reads as a keepsake rather than a craft blank, so the same family photo, monogram or wedding date supports a higher price. Families also come back every year to add a new one, which makes glass ornaments a repeat product.
Glass works especially well for photo studios selling an annual family ornament, wedding sellers offering a first Christmas married ornament, and companies sending client gifts. Ceramic ornaments still win on price and speed; many shops sell ceramic as the entry option and glass as the premium upgrade. Our guide to wholesale ornament blanks covers the ceramic range.
Short answer: Photo USA sells two families of glass ornaments, each in round, square and hexagon: 3 in. glass ornaments at $691.20 to $720.00 per case of 192, and premium glass ornaments with a red ribbon listed at $904.32 to $921.60 per case of 192.
| Ornament | SKU | Construction | Case price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 in. round glass ornament, insert window | 84014 | Photo insert in a glass bauble | $720.00 / 192 |
| 3 in. square glass ornament | 84015 | Glass | $720.00 / 192 |
| 3 in. hexagon glass ornament, insert window | 84016 | Photo insert in a glass bauble | $691.20 / 192 |
| Premium glass ornament, round, red ribbon | 84101 | Glass, red ribbon listed | $904.32 / 192 |
| Premium glass ornament, square, red ribbon | 84102 | Glass, red ribbon listed | $904.32 / 192 |
| Premium glass ornament, hexagon, red ribbon | 84100 | Glass, red ribbon listed | $921.60 / 192 |
Round is the safe first case: it is the broadest seller and suits photos and logos alike. Square frames a portrait, pet or monogram cleanly. Hexagon is the shape shoppers have not seen everywhere, which helps on a crowded craft fair table.
Short answer: It depends on the ornament. The 3 in. round and hexagon glass ornaments are baubles with an insert window: you print the photo or design on the insert, and the glass is the housing. Other glass ornaments in the range are pressed differently, so follow each product page rather than your ceramic settings, and test one piece before a full run.
For insert window ornaments, center the subject so the frame does not crop faces, and print a few extra inserts so a smudge never holds up an order. Glass does not take ceramic ornament settings, so keep a separate note for each glass shape once you have a setting that works. If a product page does not list press settings for the ornament you are using, contact us before you run a batch.
Short answer: Family photos with the year, baby's first Christmas, first Christmas married, pet portraits and memorial ornaments. Anything a family will want to hang again every December.
For more ideas by occasion, see our guide to photo ornament ideas that sell. Ornaments pair naturally with personalized Christmas stockings for a matching family set.
Adding glass ornaments to your holiday line? Photo USA sells by the case with a one case minimum and no minimum number of cases, and most orders ship within 24 hours from Fremont, CA and Shepherdsville, KY. We also offer a wholesale imprint service if you would rather receive finished pieces. Email hello@photomugs.com or contact us with the items and quantities you need.
Short answer: At an example retail price of $15, a case of 192 Photo USA 3 in. round glass ornaments at $720.00 brings in $2,880, or $2,160 before inserts, ink, packaging and labor.
| Ornament | Case price | Example retail | Case revenue (192) | Gross before supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 in. round glass | $720.00 | $15 | $2,880 | $2,160.00 |
| 3 in. hexagon glass | $691.20 | $15 | $2,880 | $2,188.80 |
| Premium round glass | $904.32 | $18 | $3,456 | $2,551.68 |
Example retail prices are illustrations, not recommendations. A case of 192 is a large commitment, so confirm your seasonal volume first, or split a case across shapes over two orders.
Short answer: As soon as possible. For Christmas delivery to your own customers, we recommend ordering blanks by December 1 if your shop is far from both warehouses, and by December 7 at the latest if you are within about three business days of Fremont, CA or Shepherdsville, KY.
Glass ornaments are fragile, so double box every customer order; our guide to double boxing fragile orders shows how. For the full December countdown and carrier ship-by dates, see our last minute Christmas blanks guide.
Yes. Photo USA sells six glass ornament blanks, 192 per case: 3 in. round, square and hexagon glass ornaments, and premium round, square and hexagon glass ornaments with a red ribbon listed.
The 3 in. round and square glass ornaments are $720.00 per case of 192 and the 3 in. hexagon is $691.20. The premium round and square glass ornaments are $904.32 per case of 192 and the premium hexagon is $921.60.
The 3 in. round and hexagon glass ornaments have an insert window: print the photo or design on the insert and place it in the glass. Other glass ornaments are pressed differently, so follow each product page and test one piece first.
No. Glass ornaments need their own settings or process. Follow the product page for each glass ornament and test one piece before running a full case.
Round is the broadest seller and the safe first case. Square frames portraits, pets and monograms, and hexagon stands out because shoppers have not seen it everywhere.
Glass looks like a finished keepsake, catches the light on a tree and supports a higher price for the same design. Many shops sell ceramic as the entry option and glass as the premium upgrade.
Every Photo USA glass ornament is sold 192 per case, with a one case minimum.
We recommend ordering by December 1 if your shop is far from both Photo USA warehouses, and by December 7 at the latest if you are within about three business days of Fremont, CA or Shepherdsville, KY.
One last note: the press settings in this guide are recommended starting points only. Temperature and time work against each other, so a higher temperature needs less time and a lower one needs more, and every heat press and oven runs a little differently. Press one test piece and adjust for your own machine.
