Shot Glasses

Wholesale sublimation shot glass blanks, sold by the case. Shot glasses are the highest volume item per case in our drinkware range and among the cheapest per piece, which makes them the natural set product: people buy four or six, not one.

They are also the souvenir default. Any location, event or brand that sells merchandise sells a shot glass, and the design work is minimal because the print area is small.

What's in this collection

• 1.5 oz and 2 oz clear glass, 144 per case
• 2.5 oz and 1.5 oz frosted glass, 144 per case
• 1.5 oz ceramic with white, yellow, pink or red interiors, 120 per case
• One case minimum on everything

Glass, frosted or ceramic

Clear glass looks like retail product and is what most souvenir buyers picture. Frosted gives a softer, more premium finish and hides fingerprints, which is why it photographs better. Ceramic presses like a mug and is the most forgiving of the three, and the colored interior versions give you a second color without a second print.

Per piece, all three sit close enough that the choice is about the finished look rather than the budget. Case prices run from about $155 to $270.

Standard shot glass sizes

A US standard shot is 1.5 fluid ounces, which is why 1.5 oz is the size most buyers expect and the size we stock most widely. The 2 oz and 2.5 oz are for buyers who want the glass to feel more substantial on a shelf rather than to hold a larger measure.

Bulk decorating and print on demand

Our Fremont, CA facility offers print on demand and bulk decorating, which is worth considering on glass given the handling involved.

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Compare with pint glasses, or browse barware.

ORCA Coatings® is a registered trademark of Photo USA Corp, coating sublimation blanks in Fremont, CA since 1992. Ships from our Fremont, CA and Kentucky warehouses.

Frequently asked questions

How many ounces is a standard shot glass?

A US standard shot is 1.5 fluid ounces. That is why 1.5 oz is the size most buyers expect and the size we stock in the widest range of finishes. We also carry 2 oz and 2.5 oz for buyers who want a heavier looking glass on a shelf.

Do you sell shot glasses in bulk?

Yes. Sold by the case with a one case minimum, no dollar minimum and no account application required for a first order. Cases are 120 or 144 pieces depending on material.

What does a case cost?

Case prices currently run from about $155 for 120 ceramic shot glasses to about $270 for 144 frosted glass. Per piece cost is shown on every product page.

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.

Glass or ceramic shot glasses?

Ceramic presses like a mug and is the most forgiving, which makes it the safer first case. Glass looks more like retail product and is what souvenir buyers expect. Frosted glass sits between the two and hides fingerprints in product photography.

What are the colored interior ceramic shot glasses?

1.5 oz ceramic glasses with a white, yellow, pink or red glazed interior. The exterior is the print surface, so you get a second color in the finished piece without printing it, which is useful for themed sets.

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 any breakage promptly so we can resolve it. Ceramic is more robust if your route or your customers are hard on parcels.

Are they dishwasher safe?

ORCA Coatings is SGS certified to 3,500 dishwasher cycles. Hand washing extends the life of any printed glass.

Why sell shot glasses in sets?

Because that is how people buy them. A set of four or six carries a much higher total than a single, presses in one run, and gives you a reason to use four related designs rather than one.

Who buys shot glasses in bulk?

Souvenir and gift shops, breweries and distilleries, wedding and party decorators, sports and event merchandise sellers, and print on demand sellers running set based listings.