Not every drink belongs in a mug or a skinny tumbler. Glass cans, kids’ cups and stemless wine tumblers are some of the most fun cups to sublimate, and they sell really well.
Frosted glass cans in particular look amazing with soft florals and coffee designs.
I rounded up 13 sublimation cup ideas, starting with 16 oz glass cans, then kids’ cups and finishing with wine tumblers. I kept mugs and 20 oz skinny tumblers in their own posts. Each one comes with the file.
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Types of Sublimation Cups
Here are the cups in this post:
- 16 oz glass cans: frosted or clear glass shaped like a soda can, usually with a bamboo lid and straw. Most wraps are about 9.75 x 5 inches.
- Kids’ cups: 12 oz stainless steel cups with a flip-top or sippy lid. They’re tough enough for school and daycare.
- Wine tumblers: 12 oz stemless tumblers with a lid. They’re great for parties, bridesmaids and the beach.
Always buy cups sold as sublimation blanks. They have a special coating that holds the ink.
Tips for Sublimating Glass Cans and Cups
Glass cans need a snug wrap and even heat. Shrink wrap sleeves in a convection oven work well, and so does a tumbler press with the right size insert.
Frosted glass shows colors softly, so bold designs pop more. Let glass cool slowly at room temperature, because a sudden change in temperature can crack it.
13 Sublimation Cup Ideas
Here are my favorite cup designs, starting with 16 oz glass cans, then kids’ cups, and finishing with stemless wine tumblers.
1. Iced Coffee Glass Cans
Most Popular Glass Can File
A bundle of six coffee wraps with cream hearts and little coffee cups that look great over iced coffee.
With over 240 favorites, it’s the most popular file in this list. Coffee lovers can never have too many cups.
2. Tropical Florals
Brightest Glass Can
Bright hibiscus, lilies and tropical leaves along the top and bottom of the glass.
It’s perfect for summer, pool parties and vacation cups. With over 70 favorites, it’s a crowd pleaser.
3. Soft Spring Flowers
Prettiest Frosted Glass Can
Soft peach and pink flowers that frame the top and bottom of a frosted glass can.
It’s delicate and pretty, so it suits Mother’s Day and bridal showers. It has over 60 favorites.
4. Daffodils
Best Spring Glass Can
Cheerful yellow daffodils with green leaves, all around the glass.
It’s a sunny Easter and spring gift. Fill it with lemonade for a bright photo.
5. Boho Flowers and Dots
Best Minimalist Glass Can
Simple brown and taupe flowers, leaves and dots in a soft boho style.
It’s a calm, neutral design that goes with everything. With over 50 favorites, it’s a simple seller.
6. Pumpkin Truck and Cottage
Best Fall Glass Can
A cozy cottage, a vintage truck and piles of orange and white pumpkins.
It’s perfect for pumpkin spice season and Thanksgiving table gifts.
7. Swans in Love
Most Romantic Glass Can
Two white swans making a heart shape, surrounded by soft pastel flowers.
It’s a sweet gift for Valentine’s Day, weddings and anniversaries.
8. 3D Dinosaur Kids’ Cup
Best Kids’ Cup
A cute blue baby dinosaur climbing out of a cracked stone wall, with jungle leaves around it.
The 3D look is a big hit with kids. It fits 12 oz flip-top kids’ cups.
9. Pastel Dinosaur Sippy Cup
Most Popular Kids’ Design
Pastel dinosaurs with rainbows and palm leaves, made for a 12 oz sippy cup or kids’ water bottle.
With 170 favorites, it’s a favorite for toddler birthdays and baby showers.
10. Rainbow Paw Prints
Best for Pet-Loving Kids
Black paw prints on bright rainbow backgrounds, in a few color styles.
Kids who love dogs and cats will grab this one first. It has almost 60 favorites.
11. Peacock Feathers and Ink
Best Wine Tumbler
Teal alcohol ink and peacock feathers that fade softly into white.
It looks elegant on a stemless wine tumbler. With over 75 favorites, it’s the top wine design here.
12. Purple Flower Wine Tumbler
Prettiest Wine Tumbler
Soft purple flowers covering the top half of a 12 oz wine tumbler.
It’s a pretty gift for a girls’ night or a birthday.
13. Bridesmaid Wreath
Best Wedding Cup
A soft floral wreath framing two bridesmaids in sage green dresses.
Add each bridesmaid’s name and the wedding date for a sweet proposal gift.
Sublimation Cup FAQs
Can you sublimate on glass?
Yes, but only on glass made for sublimation. It has a special coating that holds the ink. Regular drinking glasses won’t work.
What size is a 16 oz glass can wrap?
Most 16 oz glass can wraps are about 9.75 x 5 inches. Brands vary a little, so measure around your can first.
Are sublimated kids’ cups safe to wash?
Most stainless steel kids’ cups are top-rack dishwasher safe, but hand washing keeps the print looking new for longer. Check the seller’s care notes.
Why did my glass can come out blurry?
Usually the wrap moved or wasn’t tight. Use heat tape and a shrink wrap sleeve, and make sure the paper sits flat against the glass.
