Custom Bottle Screen Printing.
No labels. No peel.
We print directly onto bottles — water bottles, glass bottles, wine bottles, metal containers — bonding vibrant, durable ink to the packaging surface permanently. Your brand on the bottle itself.
- 20+
- Years pressing
- Pantone
- Color matched
- 50
- States shipped
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Custom Bottle Printing & Label Alternatives
A specialty shop built around one discipline.
BJ Silkscreen specializes in direct bottle printing for brands, distilleries, beverage companies, and individual clients who need high quality decoration without the limitations of label printing. When you print directly onto a container, you eliminate the adhesive edge, the curved-surface tension, and the moisture vulnerability that make labels a fragile long-term choice.
The result is cost-effective at volume, premium in the hand, and brand-elevating on shelf. Whether you're placing a small custom bottle order for a market launch or a bulk run for national distribution, our flexible minimums and transparent pricing make direct bottle screen printing accessible at every stage.
What We Print On
Custom print for water bottles & glass bottles.
Custom Water Bottles
We print on stainless steel, aluminum, and plastic water bottles across every size and dimension — from 12 oz slim designs to 64 oz wide-mouth formats. Metal containers require solvent or epoxy-based ink that bonds without cracking as the bottle flexes. These runs serve athletic brands, promotional clients, corporate gifting, and retail channels — from small quantity personalized orders to large bulk production.
Glass Bottle Screen Printing
Glass surface printing demands precision. Ink must hit the glass at the correct pressure, angle, and cure duration. We print on wine bottle formats, distilled spirits glass, olive oil, sauce, and kombucha containers. We also handle frosted glass, a specialty substrate requiring different formulation than standard glass. A premium, tactile result that wine, food, beauty, and spirits brands increasingly choose over label printing.
Label Printing vs. Direct Print
A label's fundamental limitation is geometry: flat material on a curved surface. Every edge is a potential failure point — especially in cold chain, ice, or rough distribution handling. Direct printing works with the bottle's actual surface, eliminating that limitation entirely. For consumer brands where shelf presence and perceived value drive purchase decisions, the versatility of direct decoration versus a label is visible from across the aisle.
Our Process
Our bottle screen printing process.
- 01
Custom Artwork Setup
We work natively with Adobe Illustrator AI and EPS files. Vector-based art lets our designer separate colors with precision at any bottle size — issues caught in pre-press cost nothing.
- 02
Ink Mixing & Screen Prep
Every color mixed to Pantone specification. A dedicated screen burned per layer. UV cure energy calibrated to the substrate — frosted glass, clear glass, and metal each require different parameters.
- 03
Bottle Screen Printing
Bottles rotate through the press on a mandrel jig. Each color layer is applied and cured before the next pass. Registration checked after every color change.
- 04
Pack & Ship Nationwide
Finished bottles packed in foam inserts and double-wall cartons, shipped via UPS or freight with tracking. Customer service stays available through delivery.
Ink Systems
Ink types for bottle printing.
UV Inks for Glass & Frosted Glass
UV inks bond to the glass surface at a molecular level, producing eye-catching, high quality color with excellent long-term durability. They perform on both clear and frosted glass, including wine and distilled spirits packaging. For food-contact applications needing dishwasher safety, ceramic-fired ink fuses permanently into the glass.
Epoxy & Solvent for Metal
Metal water bottles need formulations that flex without delaminating over time. Our epoxy and solvent-based inks deliver consistent, vibrant coverage across bulk quantity runs — bottle one and bottle five hundred look identical.
Spot Color, Pantone & Gradient
Screen printing is a spot color process — each layer opaque and Pantone-matched to your brand specification. Up to 12 colors per run including gold and silver metallics. Halftone simulation produces gradient effects within the standard process.
Why Ink Beats Label
The decoration is the container.
An adhesive label always has an edge — a seam vulnerable to cold, moisture, and distribution handling. Ink applied directly to a bottle has none of those vulnerabilities. With reflective finishes, emboss-style effects, and specialty formulations available, the range of what's achievable far exceeds what any label printing process can offer. For brands building long-term consumer equity, that's a decisive advantage.
Pricing & Minimums
Bottle printing pricing & minimum orders.
Pricing is fully itemized before production begins — no hidden setup charges, no surprises after the quote.
Order Minimums
By container type
- Plastic bottles1,000 units
- Glass & wine500 units
- Cups & tumblers1,000 units
Single-bottle samples available before any production run.
Per-Unit Pricing
Scales with color count
- 1 colorFrom $0.25/unit
- 2 colorsFrom $0.50/unit
- 3+ colorsQuoted per job
$100 setup fee per design. Up to 12 spot colors per run, including metallics.
Turnaround
From approved proof
- Standard run2–3 weeks
- Large volume3–4 weeks
- Rush (when available)48–72 hours
Lead times start once your proof is approved and substrates are on hand.
Minimum Order Requirements
We accept sample orders — a single printed bottle lets you verify quality before committing to a production quantity. Volume discounts begin at 1,000 units for plastic bottles and 500 for glass.
Lead Time & Rush Printing
Standard lead time runs 5–12 business days depending on order size, number of colors, and container type. The clock starts at artwork approval — a clean, vector-based file is the fastest way to compress your schedule. Rush lead time of 48–72 hours is available on select jobs.
Shipping
We ship custom bottle screen printing nationwide.
Every order ships from Ferndale, WA. UPS for parcel orders, freight carriers for large shipments — tracking on every package. Bottles are packed in custom foam and corrugated cartons to protect decoration through the full distribution chain.
Need delivery to a fulfillment center, 3PL, or event venue? We ship to commercial and residential addresses across all 50 states. Need label printing coordinated alongside your screen printed bottles — neck labels, hang tags, or case stickers? We handle both and ship everything together. One order, one point of contact.
Screen Printing Specialists
Direct bottle printing is our entire operation — not a service added to a broader menu. Our expertise in ink formulation, screen tension, and mandrel setup runs deeper than any generalist shop.
Custom Bottle Sourcing
Don't have containers yet? We source them — wine bottles, water bottles, and specialty glass in a range of sizes — and deliver a complete printed product ready for market.
Flexible Minimum & Clear Pricing
Transparent pricing on every job. Flexible minimums from single samples to 10,000-unit bulk runs. Each quote personalized to your container, colors, and timeline.
Quality Control You Can Count On
Pre-press file review, mid-run registration checks, and post-run inspection on every job. Any bottle that doesn't meet standard is pulled before pack-out.
FAQ
Bottle screen printing FAQ.
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