Q & A
1. What is the minimum amount I can order?
You can acquire a test order for as little as a couple of thousand. And after you’ve
receive your goods, we are so confident that you ‘re going to come back
to us after the initial order, it’s possible we can continue to do
lower runs. Once your signature glassware or ceramic piece is created,
ordering repeat quantities becomes very reasonable. Our average minimum
orders range from 3,000 glasses or 20,000 bottles.
2. How much does it cost?
Conventional
wisdom would lead you to believe it costs more to have signature
drinkware created than it does to buy existing designs. But we’re not
conventional. Because we have direct relationships with the factories
in China, we eliminate two to three tiers of middlemen, and two to
three tiers of mark-ups. Granted, in a few instances it may be true
that buying stock costs less, but certainly not in the majority of
cases.
3. How long will it take?
Time
is relative: so it does depend on your concept of what “too long” is.
Sure, proprietary pieces involve quality time designing, producing, and
shipping, but our shortest turnaround time to date was only one month!
Of course, the process could take up to six months, but there are ways
it could be reduced. We have even modified existing glassware which has
worked very well, and by using multiple manufacturing facilities and
quicker shipping options we can turn large quantities around faster
than you might expect.
4. What type of decorating can your company put on my glass?
We have a wide variety of decorating options.
Screen printing (Fired on process)
Sand Etch (Blown through stencil) Gives a frosted appearance to the glass.
Acid Etch (Acid applied through stencil) Gives the glass an opaque frosted appearance and modifies the feel of the surface.
Decals (printing in different inks than screen printing is applied and fired on)
