Shot Glasses

Shot glass blanks are the set product of sublimation drinkware: souvenir shops, breweries, wedding planners and Etsy sellers buy them in matching designs of four, six or a few hundred. Photo USA stocks 1.5 oz, 2 oz and 2.5 oz shot glasses in clear, frosted and neon glass plus ceramic, at about $1.29 to $1.88 per piece, which makes it one of the best places to buy shot glass blanks wholesale by the case.

What's in this collection

• 1.5 oz clear glass, 144 per case from $210.92, about $1.46 each, the US standard shot size.
• 2 oz glass, 144 per case for $262.76, about $1.82 each.
• 2.5 oz frosted glass at $226.76 per 144, about $1.57 each, and 1.5 oz frosted at about $1.88.
• 2.5 oz neon glass shooters in blue and purple, 144 per case, about $1.88 each.
• 1.5 oz ceramic, 120 per case from $155, about $1.29 each, plus red, pink and yellow interior versions at about $1.48.

Which shot glass blank to start with

New sublimation shops: ceramic. It presses like a mug and is the most forgiving. Souvenir and gift shops: 1.5 oz clear glass, the retail look buyers picture. Weddings and bachelorette parties: frosted glass hides fingerprints, and colored interior ceramic adds a second color without a second print. Bars and nightlife: neon shooters. Whatever you choose, sell in sets of four or six; a set carries a much higher total than a single and presses in one run.

How much can you make

Shot glasses have no reliable retail benchmark, so many sublimation sellers price finished pieces at 2.5 to 3 times their total cost. As an example, a $1.29 ceramic glass plus $0.50 for ink and labor is $1.79, which points to about $4.48 to $5.37 per glass. In a set example, 120 glasses make 30 sets of four, and at $20 a set that is $600 from a $155 case.

Holiday timing and Friendsmas

Shot glass sets sell as stocking stuffers and party favors, so order by early November, and before December at the latest. Friendsmas, holiday parties with friends, is the strongest fit: a set with each friend's name or a group photo.

Read shot glasses for holiday party favors and gift sets and the shot glass and stein size guide.

One case minimum on every style. Most orders ship within 24 hours from Fremont, CA and Kentucky. Sourced and distributed by Photo USA Corp.

Frequently asked questions

How many ounces is a standard shot glass?

A US standard shot is 1.5 fluid ounces, which is why 1.5 oz is the size most buyers expect. The 2 oz and 2.5 oz glasses feel more substantial on a shelf.

Where is the best place to buy shot glass blanks in bulk?

Photo USA sells them by the case, 120 ceramic or 144 glass, at about $1.29 to $1.88 each, with a one case minimum and most orders shipped within 24 hours.

Glass or ceramic shot glasses for sublimation?

Ceramic presses like a mug and is the safer first case. Clear glass looks like retail souvenir product. Frosted glass hides fingerprints in product photos.

How much can I make selling custom shot glass sets?

Many sellers price at 2.5 to 3 times total cost. As an example, a set of four sold at $20 turns a $155 ceramic case into $600.

What are colored interior ceramic shot glasses?

1.5 oz ceramic shot glasses with a red, pink or yellow glazed interior. The exterior is the print surface, so you get a second color without printing it.

Are custom shot glasses a good Friendsmas party favor?

Yes. For Friendsmas, holiday parties with friends, print each guest's name, a group photo or the party date, and sell them as a set of four or six.

What shot glass designs sell for weddings and bachelorette parties?

Bridal party names with the wedding date, a monogram for guest favors, matching bachelorette sets in pink interiors, and a groomsmen set with initials.

Do shot glasses break in transit?

Glass is packed for freight but it is the most fragile category we ship. Inspect on arrival and report breakage promptly. Ceramic is more robust.

When should I order shot glasses for holiday gift sets?

By early November, and before December at the latest, so sets are pressed, boxed and delivered before holiday parties.

How do I order shot glass blanks?

Add one case to your cart and check out. For several cases or pallet pricing, contact us with your quantities.