Custom Decoration Methods

We are always innovating to create decoration solutions that bring value to your brand. Step up your glassware game for the ultimate customer experience. Whether you are planning for your tasting room, or creating the perfect retail selection, our multiple custom decoration methods have got you covered.

Screen Printing

Screen printing on Apparel and Glassware is our wheelhouse. It's what we've done since 1988. Screen printing is a printing technique that utilizes a stencil to deposit ink onto a substrate. Each color of a design has its own screen. Screens are 'registered' to one another to achieve multi-color decorations.

Grandstand has capability to screen print on over 300 different glass shapes. We have up to six color screen print capability on a wide assortment of glassware and up to ten color capability on hundreds of apparel items. With our combination of state of the art and traditional equipment, we have the flexibility to provide custom decoration services on orders as small as 48 pieces to projects as large as 500,000 pieces. We combine a variety of processes to achieve the best print result, including organic solvent based and UV inks, ceramic enamel inks, precious metals, plastisol, soft hand and special effects techniques.

We have a seasoned staff of graphic designers to assist with your design and recommend a strategy for the best print result. Our production team is led by veterans of the industry, folks who have been pulling squeegees for over 20 years. If you are new to custom screen printing or have questions about our process, please read through our FAQ or reach out via live chat or phone.

Full Color Digital

Grandstand was first to the market in North America for Full Color Digital printing on glassware and continues to be the market leader. Full Color Digital printing utilizes ink jet technology to print directly onto three dimensional glass shapes. Since it does not require screens, digital has fewer limitations than traditional screen print when bringing complex design work into the physical world.

Grandstand has the capability to print Full Color Digital on a wide assortment of glassware shapes. Our world class digital printing machinery allows us to provide our partners with small batch orders of 48 pieces to projects as large as 500,000 pieces.

Our digital production team includes G7 certified digital color professionals who maintain active relationships with industry leaders in this emerging technology. If you are new to Full Color Digital printing or are wondering if it's a good solution for your project, please read through our FAQ or reach out via live chat or phone.

Halo & Banding

Halo and Banding are decoration techniques that applies bright gold precious metal to the lip or rim of glassware. This type of premium add-on is often favored for anniverseries, special events or as a way to set your project apart. We utilize 18 karat conflict-free precious metals in our Halo and Banding processes.

Depending on the order and artwork profiles, we employ manual brush techniques or automated machinery to apply Halos and Bands to glassware. We have capability to decorate orders as small as 48 pieces to projects as large as 200,000 pieces.

Our Halo and Banding team has over 100 years of cummulative experience in this decoration technique. If you are new to Halo and Banding or have questions about our process, please read through our FAQ or reach out via live chat or phone.

Laser Nucleation

Nucleation uses a laser to etch a design into the inside bottom of a glass. This creates minor uneven surfaces in the glass which serve to promote carbonation…it makes your drink more bubbly. Nucleation provides an additional branding opportunity with both form and function.

Grandstand has the capability to apply Laser Nucleation to hundreds of glassware shapes on orders of 48 to 200,000 pieces. If you are new to Laser Nucleation or have questions about our process, please read through our FAQ or reach out via live chat or phone.

Laser Etching

Laser Etching uses a laser to etch a design into stainless steel travel mugs, glassware, wooden signs and several other substrates. This technique is more consistent and repeatable than traditional engraving which uses a stencil and sand-blasting to decorate an item.

Grandstand has the capability to apply Laser Etching to a variety of items from 48 to 10,000 pieces.

Satin Etch

Satin Etch has a similar appearance to Laser Etch. Satin Etch is a Screenprint ink meant to replicate traditional etched glassware. Screenprints using Satin Etch can be achieved on any glassware and have a much lower price point than Laser Etching.

Digital Embossing

Grandstand was first to the market in North America for Digital Embossing on glassware. Digital Embossing utilizes ink jet technology to apply a three dimensional design to an item, replicating the traditional Embossing you typically see on distillery bottles. This process can be combined with Full Color Digital Printing to create a one of a kind glass that will set your brand apart.

Grandstand has the capability to provide Digital Embossing on a wide assortment of glassware shapes. Our state of the art Digital Embossing machine allows us to provide our partners with small batch orders of low minimum quantities to projects as large as 50,000 pieces.

Our digital production team includes G7 certified digital color professionals who maintain active relationships with industry leaders in this emerging technology. If you are new to Digital Embossing or are wondering if it's a good solution for your project, please read through our FAQ or reach out via live chat or phone.