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Process · 4 min read · April 2026
Turnaround Times in Bottle Printing: What Affects Speed?
Rush orders, production bottlenecks, and what really determines how fast your bottles ship.
The variables
- Number of colors (each adds a press pass)
- Bottle availability from the supplier
- Current shop queue
- Art readiness on your end
- Shipping distance
Rush orders
Most shops can accommodate rush jobs for an additional fee, but rush production doesn't shorten the curing or drying process. Cured ink needs time to set properly — there's no shortcut that doesn't compromise durability.