Question 1

Where can I get custom shot glasses made with my own logo?

Accepted Answer

Custom shot glasses with your own logo are made to order by GetMerch, a custom print-on-demand shop. Send a vector logo or 300 dpi PNG plus your quantity through the inquiry form, choose a material and capacity, and GetMerch prints, etches, or wraps the artwork onto the glass, acrylic, or steel.

Question 2

What materials are custom shot glasses made from?

Accepted Answer

Custom shot glasses are typically made from glass, acrylic, or stainless steel. Glass is the most common choice and offers a classic look, with dishwasher-safe options depending on the decoration method. Acrylic is break-resistant and works well outdoors, while stainless steel is unbreakable and travel-friendly. GetMerch can recommend a material based on your use case.

Question 3

What sizes and capacities do custom shot glasses come in?

Accepted Answer

Custom shot glasses are commonly produced in two standard capacities: 1.5 oz and 2 oz. The 1.5 oz size is the traditional single-shot pour, while 2 oz gives more room for a taller design or a double pour. Shapes range from the standard tall glass to shorter tumbler-style and novelty curved options.

Question 4

Can I put my own logo or artwork on custom shot glasses?

Accepted Answer

Custom shot glasses can carry your logo, monogram, names, dates, or full-wrap artwork on one side, both sides, or the entire surface. GetMerch reviews your file during proofing to make sure fine details and small text stay legible at shot-glass scale before anything goes into production.

Question 5

Do you offer bulk custom shot glasses for groups and events?

Accepted Answer

Bulk custom shot glasses for bachelor and bachelorette parties, weddings, breweries, and corporate events are a core GetMerch order type. Share your quantity and artwork through the inquiry form and GetMerch will quote the run, recommend packaging such as bulk loose, a gift box, or a presentation set, and ship everything together.

Question 6

What decoration methods are available for custom shot glasses?

Accepted Answer

Custom shot glasses are decorated using screen printing, laser etching, or UV and digital printing. Screen printing applies spot-color artwork and is the most economical choice for bulk orders. Laser etching cuts a permanent single-tone mark into glass. UV and digital printing produce full-color, photo-quality artwork. GetMerch matches the method to your design.

Question 7

How long does it take to get custom shot glasses made?

Accepted Answer

Custom shot glasses production time depends on the material, decoration method, order size, and any packaging you choose. Screen-printed glass in bulk tends to move differently than laser-etched or full-color UV-printed steel and acrylic runs. GetMerch confirms a timeline for your specific order once your artwork and quantity are reviewed.

Question 8

How much do custom shot glasses cost?

Accepted Answer

Custom shot glasses pricing depends on material, capacity, decoration method, how much of the surface is covered, and order quantity. A screen-printed glass shot glass in bulk sits differently than a laser-etched steel or full-color UV-printed acrylic version. GetMerch quotes every order individually through the inquiry form once it has your details.

Question 9

What's the minimum order for custom shot glasses?

Accepted Answer

Minimum order sizes for custom shot glasses vary by material and decoration method, since screen printing, laser etching, and UV printing each have different setup requirements. GetMerch works with small runs for parties and gifts as well as large bulk orders for bars and events. Share your quantity in the inquiry form to confirm what's possible.

Question 10

I'm organizing a bachelorette party for 12 people — what should I order?

Accepted Answer

Custom shot glasses make an easy bachelorette-party order — pick a material like glass or acrylic, add names and the date or a fun phrase, and choose a decoration method that fits your budget and timeline. GetMerch can advise on packaging, like a presentation set, so the glasses double as favors guests take home.

Question 11

What's the best material for wedding favor shot glasses?

Accepted Answer

For wedding favors, custom shot glasses in glass or acrylic with etched or screen-printed names and a date tend to work best, since they read as a keepsake rather than a throwaway favor. Acrylic is a safer pick for outdoor or destination weddings where breakage is a bigger risk. GetMerch can help you weigh the tradeoffs.

Question 12

Is glass, acrylic, or stainless steel better for a bar or restaurant that uses shot glasses every night?

Accepted Answer

For a bar or restaurant using shot glasses nightly, stainless steel or acrylic custom shot glasses tend to hold up better than glass because they resist chipping and breakage during heavy rotation and washing. Glass still works well for special releases or limited runs. GetMerch can recommend the material that fits your service volume.

Question 13

What's the difference between screen printing, laser etching, and UV or digital printing on shot glasses?

Accepted Answer

Screen printing, laser etching, and UV or digital printing are the three main ways to decorate custom shot glasses. Screen printing is economical for bulk spot-color logos, laser etching creates a permanent single-tone mark ideal for glass, and UV or digital printing produces full-color, photo-quality artwork. GetMerch recommends the method based on your design and material.

Question 14

Are custom shot glasses dishwasher safe?

Accepted Answer

Whether custom shot glasses are dishwasher safe depends on the material and decoration method. Laser-etched glass and UV-printed stainless steel generally hold up well to washing, while some screen-printed finishes are better hand-washed to protect the ink over time. GetMerch can flag the right care approach for the option you choose.

Question 15

What file format do I need to send for my shot glass artwork?

Accepted Answer

Custom shot glass artwork works best as a vector file such as AI, EPS, SVG, or PDF, since logos are scaled down to fit a small curved surface. A high-resolution 300 dpi PNG with a transparent background is also acceptable. GetMerch checks your file and flags anything too fine to reproduce clearly at that size.

Question 16

How do I send my artwork and will I see a proof before production?

Accepted Answer

Sending artwork for custom shot glasses starts with uploading your logo or design through the inquiry form along with your quantity and material choice. GetMerch returns a digital proof showing the artwork placement and color before production begins, so you can confirm everything looks right or request changes ahead of time.

Question 17

What usually goes wrong when personalizing glass shot glasses, and how do I avoid it?

Accepted Answer

Personalizing glass shot glasses can go wrong when artwork is too detailed for the curved surface, when thin lines fill in during printing, or when low-contrast ink is chosen against a similar-toned glass base. GetMerch flags these issues at the proof stage, before production, so fine text and small icons stay legible on the finished glass.

Question 18

Is it better to buy custom shot glasses or just put stickers on plain ones?

Accepted Answer

Custom shot glasses printed or etched by a shop like GetMerch keep their artwork through regular use and look like a finished product, while stickers on plain glasses peel, shift, and rarely survive a dishwasher cycle. For a wedding, party favor, or corporate gift, professionally decorated custom shot glasses are the version people actually keep.

Spec	Details
Capacities	1.5 oz and 2 oz, the two standard shot glass sizes
Materials	Glass, acrylic (break-resistant), stainless steel (unbreakable, travel-friendly)
Decoration	Screen printing, laser etching, UV/digital printing
Shapes	Standard tall shot glass, shorter tumbler-style, novelty/curved shapes
Colors	Clear glass, frosted glass, colored acrylic, brushed or polished steel
Sides customizable	One side, both sides, or a full-wrap design
Packaging	Bulk loose, gift box, or presentation set
Ordering	Inquire with your artwork and quantity for a quote

Custom Shot Glasses

Custom shot glasses at a glance

Where custom shot glasses get used.

Bachelor & bachelorette parties

Weddings & wedding favors

Breweries & distilleries

Bars & restaurants

Corporate gifts

Souvenir & tourism retail

Who orders custom shot glasses.

Custom Shot Glasses for weddings, bars, and brand campaigns

Built for toasts, tap rooms, and gift boxes.

Capacities

Materials

Decoration

Shapes

Three steps to custom shot glasses.

Send your artwork and quantity

Approve a proof

Receive your shot glasses

Custom shot glasses questions, answered.

Toast to something people keep.