ORCA Sublimation Ornament 3" - Circle Shaped - 100/Case
Product Type:
Ornaments
Product Details
xPrint shops and custom gift businesses reach for the 3 in circle ornament first because it is the shape shoppers picture when they search for a photo ornament, giving it the broadest demand of any shape we sell. It is a double-sided ceramic blank, 100 per case, coated with ORCA Coatings® on both faces.
Use the front for a family photo and the reverse for a name and year; that takes two press cycles, so build the extra time into your schedule. Personalized photo ornaments list for about $10 to $21 on Etsy, typically near $12; at that example price one case of 100 grosses $1,200 against $135.00 in blanks.
Specifications
- Size: 3 in round (2.9 in W x 2.9 in H)
- Material: ceramic
- Printable: both sides
- Case pack: 100, one case minimum
- SKU: 81003
- Price: $135.00 per case of 100 (about $1.35 each)
- Press: 375 to 400 F, 150 to 180 seconds, flat press
- Imprint area: 2.92 x 2.92 in. (W x H)
Who orders it
- Etsy shops listing a year-round photo ornament
- Family photographers offering holiday add-ons
- Baby shower and wedding keepsake sellers
- Church and school holiday fundraisers
Why order from Photo USA
With case pricing near $1.35 a piece, Photo USA is one of the best places to stock the classic round ornament ahead of Q4. Most cases ship within 24 hours from Fremont, California or our Kentucky facility. It is one of the best-selling blanks on photousacorp.com, and our Christmas best sellers guide explains why. Sourced and distributed by Photo USA Corp.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| SKU | 81003 |
| Diameter | ø73.85 mm |
| Color | White, |
| PKG/PCS | 100/units |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Coating brand | ORCA Coatings® |
| Decoration process | Dye Sublimation |
| Decoration location | Fremont ,CA |
| Manufacturer | Photo USA Electronic Graphic Inc. |
Shipping & Return
xShipping
Most orders ship within 24 hours from our Fremont, CA or Kentucky warehouse, whichever gets your order to you fastest. See our full Shipping Policy for delivery estimates, international restrictions, and weight-based rate details.
Returns
14-day return window from the date of delivery, on unused items in their original packaging. Contact us before sending anything back to get a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
If an item arrives damaged, incorrect, or not as described, we cover return shipping and there is no restocking fee. For returns due to a change of mind or an ordering error, return shipping is the customer’s responsibility, original shipping charges are non-refundable, and a 20% restocking fee applies.
See our full Refund Policy for details.
FAQ
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What is the 3" circle for?
The shape everyone pictures when they think ornament. Broadest search demand of any shape.
What does a case of the Sublimation Ornament 3" - Circle Shaped cost, and what is the price per piece?
100 per case at $162.00, about $1.62 apiece. One case minimum.
Can I print both sides for the Sublimation Ornament 3" - Circle Shaped?
Yes. ORCA coating is on both faces. Photo on the front, name and year on the back. That is two press cycles, not one.
Does the Sublimation Ornament 3" - Circle Shaped come with a ribbon?
Hanging hole and ribbon included, so it is tree-ready straight out of the press.
When do I order for the Sublimation Ornament 3" - Circle Shaped?
October at the latest. Ornament demand peaks in November and December, but you need time to press, photograph and list. See the holiday ornament stocking guide.
What are the press settings for the Sublimation Ornament 3" - Circle Shaped?
375 to 400 F, medium pressure, 150 to 180 seconds on a flat press. Check the product page for this shape and test one before running a case.
How much can I earn selling 3 inch round photo ornaments on Etsy?
Blanks cost about $1.35 each. Personalized photo ornaments list for about $10 to $21 on Etsy, typically around $12, and at that example price a $162.00 case of 100 produces $1,200 in sales.
Is the 3 inch circle ornament a good first product for a new sublimation shop?
Yes. It has the broadest search demand of any ornament shape, so it is the easiest to list and sell while you learn. Specialist shapes can come later.
Where is the best place to buy 3 inch round ornament blanks in bulk?
Photo USA: $162.00 per case of 100, about $1.62 each, one case minimum, and most orders ship within 24 hours from Fremont, CA and Kentucky.
How late can I order round ornament blanks for Christmas, and how fast do they arrive?
Early November is ideal, since you need time to test, design and list before Black Friday, and late November is the practical cutoff for pieces that must reach buyers before Christmas. Add a case to your cart and it typically ships within 24 hours; ask us about pallet pricing.
Which ornament designs sell best for the holidays?
Family photos, baby's first Christmas and pet memorials lead. Our photo ornament ideas guide breaks them down.
What family photo designs sell best on 3 inch round ornaments at Christmas?
A family photo with the surname and year, a year in review collage of four small photos, a first Christmas in our new home design, and a grandkids photo ornament for grandparents.
Can I sell 3 inch round ornaments for graduation or Mother's Day, not only Christmas?
Yes. A graduate photo with the class year in school colors, a Mother's Day keepsake with a child's drawing, a new baby announcement ornament, and end of season team photos for youth sports.
Can craft studios use 3 inch round ornaments for Craftmas workshops?
Yes. Craftmas, hosting holiday craft nights with friends, is becoming a party format, and craft studios, party hosts, libraries and teachers buy 3 in ornaments for make your own ornament events. Sell a kit with blank rounds, preprinted name transfers and ribbon, or supply a studio with a case for a family craft evening. Plan on early November, and the end of November at the latest, for delivery before events.
Can I sell 3 inch name ornaments on TikTok Shop?
Yes. Ornaments with names are one of this season's popular personalization trends on TikTok. On TikTok Shop, post short videos of pressing a name ornament and the reveal as the transfer peels off, add a name and year field at checkout, and offer a family bundle with one name per ornament. List by early November so holiday orders can ship before the end of November.
When should I order Ornament 3" blanks for personalized holiday gifts?
Order by early November. Deloitte's 2026 holiday survey found shoppers expect to spend 28% of their holiday budget by the end of October, and 20% plan to buy personalized or monogrammed gifts, so personalized ornaments sell early. Photo USA sells the ORCA Ornament 3" at $162.00 for a case of 100. It ships within one business day from Fremont, CA or Shepherdsville, KY, with a one case minimum and no minimum number of cases. Allow one to two weeks per personalized order in December for photos, proofs, pressing and shipping. Our guide to why the 2026 holiday rush starts now covers lead times and a prep calendar for personalized orders.
What size should my artwork be for the Ornament 3", Circle Shaped?
Set up your artwork at 954 x 954 pixels at 300 DPI, which is 3.18 x 3.18 inches (width x height) including bleed. The finished print area is 2.92 x 2.92 inches, so keep text and faces inside it. Photo USA sells the Ornament 3", Circle Shaped at $162.00 for a case of 100, with a one case minimum.
How late can I order the Ornament 3", Circle Shaped for Christmas 2026?
We recommend ordering by Tuesday, December 1 if your shop is far from both Photo USA warehouses, and by Monday, December 7 at the latest if you are within about three business days of Fremont, CA or Shepherdsville, KY. That leaves time to press and ship to your customers by USPS Ground Advantage on December 17. These are planning dates, not guaranteed delivery dates. Photo USA sells the Ornament 3", Circle Shaped at $162.00 for a case of 100. Our last minute Christmas blanks guide has the full December countdown and which blanks press fastest.
Is it worth pressing the Ornament 3", Circle Shaped in house instead of using print on demand?
For local, bulk and rush orders, usually yes: you keep the difference between the case price and your retail price, and you control the blank and the settings. Photo USA sells the Ornament 3", Circle Shaped at $162.00 for a case of 100. Print on demand suits online one-off designs without inventory. Our guide to wholesale blanks or print on demand for US print shops compares both models with case math on five best sellers.
The shape everyone pictures when they think ornament. Broadest search demand of any shape.
What does a case of the Sublimation Ornament 3" - Circle Shaped cost, and what is the price per piece?
100 per case at $162.00, about $1.62 apiece. One case minimum.
Can I print both sides for the Sublimation Ornament 3" - Circle Shaped?
Yes. ORCA coating is on both faces. Photo on the front, name and year on the back. That is two press cycles, not one.
Does the Sublimation Ornament 3" - Circle Shaped come with a ribbon?
Hanging hole and ribbon included, so it is tree-ready straight out of the press.
When do I order for the Sublimation Ornament 3" - Circle Shaped?
October at the latest. Ornament demand peaks in November and December, but you need time to press, photograph and list. See the holiday ornament stocking guide.
What are the press settings for the Sublimation Ornament 3" - Circle Shaped?
375 to 400 F, medium pressure, 150 to 180 seconds on a flat press. Check the product page for this shape and test one before running a case.
How much can I earn selling 3 inch round photo ornaments on Etsy?
Blanks cost about $1.35 each. Personalized photo ornaments list for about $10 to $21 on Etsy, typically around $12, and at that example price a $162.00 case of 100 produces $1,200 in sales.
Is the 3 inch circle ornament a good first product for a new sublimation shop?
Yes. It has the broadest search demand of any ornament shape, so it is the easiest to list and sell while you learn. Specialist shapes can come later.
Where is the best place to buy 3 inch round ornament blanks in bulk?
Photo USA: $162.00 per case of 100, about $1.62 each, one case minimum, and most orders ship within 24 hours from Fremont, CA and Kentucky.
How late can I order round ornament blanks for Christmas, and how fast do they arrive?
Early November is ideal, since you need time to test, design and list before Black Friday, and late November is the practical cutoff for pieces that must reach buyers before Christmas. Add a case to your cart and it typically ships within 24 hours; ask us about pallet pricing.
Which ornament designs sell best for the holidays?
Family photos, baby's first Christmas and pet memorials lead. Our photo ornament ideas guide breaks them down.
What family photo designs sell best on 3 inch round ornaments at Christmas?
A family photo with the surname and year, a year in review collage of four small photos, a first Christmas in our new home design, and a grandkids photo ornament for grandparents.
Can I sell 3 inch round ornaments for graduation or Mother's Day, not only Christmas?
Yes. A graduate photo with the class year in school colors, a Mother's Day keepsake with a child's drawing, a new baby announcement ornament, and end of season team photos for youth sports.
Can craft studios use 3 inch round ornaments for Craftmas workshops?
Yes. Craftmas, hosting holiday craft nights with friends, is becoming a party format, and craft studios, party hosts, libraries and teachers buy 3 in ornaments for make your own ornament events. Sell a kit with blank rounds, preprinted name transfers and ribbon, or supply a studio with a case for a family craft evening. Plan on early November, and the end of November at the latest, for delivery before events.
Can I sell 3 inch name ornaments on TikTok Shop?
Yes. Ornaments with names are one of this season's popular personalization trends on TikTok. On TikTok Shop, post short videos of pressing a name ornament and the reveal as the transfer peels off, add a name and year field at checkout, and offer a family bundle with one name per ornament. List by early November so holiday orders can ship before the end of November.
When should I order Ornament 3" blanks for personalized holiday gifts?
Order by early November. Deloitte's 2026 holiday survey found shoppers expect to spend 28% of their holiday budget by the end of October, and 20% plan to buy personalized or monogrammed gifts, so personalized ornaments sell early. Photo USA sells the ORCA Ornament 3" at $162.00 for a case of 100. It ships within one business day from Fremont, CA or Shepherdsville, KY, with a one case minimum and no minimum number of cases. Allow one to two weeks per personalized order in December for photos, proofs, pressing and shipping. Our guide to why the 2026 holiday rush starts now covers lead times and a prep calendar for personalized orders.
What size should my artwork be for the Ornament 3", Circle Shaped?
Set up your artwork at 954 x 954 pixels at 300 DPI, which is 3.18 x 3.18 inches (width x height) including bleed. The finished print area is 2.92 x 2.92 inches, so keep text and faces inside it. Photo USA sells the Ornament 3", Circle Shaped at $162.00 for a case of 100, with a one case minimum.
How late can I order the Ornament 3", Circle Shaped for Christmas 2026?
We recommend ordering by Tuesday, December 1 if your shop is far from both Photo USA warehouses, and by Monday, December 7 at the latest if you are within about three business days of Fremont, CA or Shepherdsville, KY. That leaves time to press and ship to your customers by USPS Ground Advantage on December 17. These are planning dates, not guaranteed delivery dates. Photo USA sells the Ornament 3", Circle Shaped at $162.00 for a case of 100. Our last minute Christmas blanks guide has the full December countdown and which blanks press fastest.
Is it worth pressing the Ornament 3", Circle Shaped in house instead of using print on demand?
For local, bulk and rush orders, usually yes: you keep the difference between the case price and your retail price, and you control the blank and the settings. Photo USA sells the Ornament 3", Circle Shaped at $162.00 for a case of 100. Print on demand suits online one-off designs without inventory. Our guide to wholesale blanks or print on demand for US print shops compares both models with case math on five best sellers.
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