Glassware & Pint Glasses

Photo USA's glassware collection covers coated sublimation pint glasses, beer steins, wine glasses, a frosted glass mug and curved glass photo panels, bought by breweries, taprooms, wedding decorators and corporate hospitality buyers. Prices run about $2.47 to $8.40 per piece by the case, which makes Photo USA one of the best places to buy pint glass and stein blanks wholesale.

What's in this collection

• The 17 oz pint glass, 36 per case for $131, about $3.64 each, also in a large gap version.
• The 16 oz glass beer stein, frosted outside and clear inside, $90.20 per 24, about $3.76 each.
• The 22 oz white stone stein, 18 per case from $151.16, about $8.40 each, and a 22 oz white stein with gold trim at about $8.36.
• The 10 oz frosted glass mug, $88.80 per 36, about $2.47 each.
• A 20 oz wine glass and 350 ml and 390 ml frosted stemless wine glasses at about $5.80 to $6.70.
• Curved glass photo panels in 5 x 7 and 7 x 10 in at about $3.50 to $5.36.

Which glassware blank to start with

Breweries and taprooms: the 17 oz pint glass, which sits on a bar shelf next to commercial product, and the 16 oz glass stein so the beer stays visible. Beer gardens and traditional gifts: the 22 oz stoneware steins, opaque and heavier. Weddings: stemless wine glasses for the bridal party. Photographers: curved glass panels as a premium photo display. Gold trim must never go in a microwave.

For corporate hospitality, ASI's 2026 Ad Impressions Study found 87% of people would keep a branded drinkware item and more than three quarters would use it at least once a week.

How much can you make

Glassware has no reliable retail benchmark, so many sublimation sellers price finished pieces at 2.5 to 3 times their total cost. As an example, a $3.64 pint glass plus $0.86 for ink and labor is $4.50, which points to about $11.25 to $13.50. At $12 each in that example, 36 pint glasses return $432 against $131.

Holiday timing and Friendsmas

Steins and wine glasses are popular Christmas and host gifts, so order by early November, and before December at the latest. For Friendsmas, holiday parties with friends, named wine glass or pint glass sets make a group gift, and printed wine glasses also dress a holiday table.

Read the pint glass and beer stein size guide and bulk employee gifts in glassware.

One case minimum, no dollar minimum. Most orders ship within 24 hours from Fremont, CA and Kentucky. Sourced and distributed by Photo USA Corp.

Frequently asked questions

Can glass be sublimated?

Only coated glass. Bare glass will not hold a dye sublimation transfer. Every glass item here carries an ORCA Coatings surface made for full color sublimation.

Where can I buy pint glass and beer stein blanks wholesale?

Photo USA sells them by the case at about $2.47 to $8.40 per piece, with a one case minimum and most orders shipped within 24 hours.

What is the difference between glass and stoneware beer steins?

The 16 oz stein is glass, frosted outside and clear inside, so the drink stays visible. The 22 oz steins are stoneware: opaque, heavier and traditional in feel.

Does frosted glass print differently from clear?

The process is the same, but frost gives a softer finish and hides fingerprints, which photographs better. Clear glass gives sharper edges to artwork.

Can a gold trimmed beer stein go in the microwave?

No. Metallic trim must never be microwaved. Put that on your own listing rather than in fine print.

How much can I make selling custom pint glasses?

Many sellers price at 2.5 to 3 times total cost. As an example, a pint glass costing $4.50 with ink and labor sells for about $11.25 to $13.50.

What glassware ideas sell for weddings and Friendsmas?

Wine glasses with bridal party names, his and hers pint glasses with the wedding date, and for Friendsmas, holiday parties with friends, a named glass for each guest.

Are custom beer steins good corporate gifts?

Yes. ASI's 2026 Ad Impressions Study found 87% of people would keep a branded drinkware item, and a 22 oz stein reads as a substantial gift.

When should I order glassware blanks for holiday gifts?

By early November, and before December at the latest, which allows time to test, pack glass carefully and ship before Christmas.

Who buys glassware in bulk?

Breweries and taprooms, festivals and beer events, wedding and party decorators, and corporate hospitality. Most orders are one artwork across a large quantity.