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These are attributed third-party maker references—not Hays portfolio work, guaranteed offerings, copied designs, or production promises. We use them to discuss the result you want before checking rights, materials, equipment, safety, sourcing, quality, price, and capacity.

14 ideas found.

Donut-Themed Sublimation Ceramic Mug
Drink It · Ceramic mugs

Donut-Themed Sublimation Ceramic Mug

Reference technique
Sublimation heat press
Reference materials
Poly-coated ceramic mug blank, sublimation print, heat tape, butcher paper, Cricut Mug Press
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Infusible Ink Bicycle Mug Pressed With a Heat Gun
Drink It · Ceramic mugs

Infusible Ink Bicycle Mug Pressed With a Heat Gun

Reference technique
Infusible Ink transfer, no mug press
Reference materials
Sublimation-coated mug, Cricut Infusible Ink sheet, cutting machine, heat-resistant tape, heat gun
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Hand-Drawn Sharpie and Ceramic-Paint Mugs
Drink It · Ceramic mugs

Hand-Drawn Sharpie and Ceramic-Paint Mugs

Reference technique
Oil-based marker and ceramic paint, oven-cured
Reference materials
Plain ceramic mugs, oil-based Sharpies, ceramic paint pens, stencils, rubbing alcohol
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DIY Glitter Epoxy Tumbler
Drink It · Insulated tumblers

DIY Glitter Epoxy Tumbler

Reference technique
Spray adhesive glitter coat sealed in epoxy resin
Reference materials
Stainless steel tumbler, Loctite spray adhesive, fine/chunky glitter, clear coat, high-gloss epoxy, vinyl decal + transfer tape
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Alcohol Ink Watercolor Tumbler
Drink It · Insulated tumblers

Alcohol Ink Watercolor Tumbler

Reference technique
Alcohol ink on painted steel, epoxy sealed, layered vinyl
Reference materials
Stainless steel tumbler, white gloss enamel spray paint, Ranger alcohol inks, 91% rubbing alcohol, makeup sponges, vinyl, two-part epoxy
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Iridescent Crinkle-Foil Resin Tumbler
Drink It · Insulated tumblers

Iridescent Crinkle-Foil Resin Tumbler

Reference technique
Adhered iridescent film under multiple epoxy coats
Reference materials
Stainless steel tumbler, iridescent plastic tablecloth/tissue, Ultra Seal adhesive, EnviroTex Lite high-gloss resin, cup turner, heat gun
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Outdoor-Themed Custom Water Bottles
Drink It · Water bottles

Outdoor-Themed Custom Water Bottles

Reference technique
Permanent adhesive vinyl decals
Reference materials
Stainless steel water bottles, permanent adhesive vinyl in assorted colors, transfer tape, Cricut Maker/Explore Air 2
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Alcohol Ink and Epoxy Pastel Water Bottle
Drink It · Water bottles

Alcohol Ink and Epoxy Pastel Water Bottle

Reference technique
Alcohol ink marbling sealed in epoxy
Reference materials
Stainless steel water bottle, Marabu alcohol inks, epoxy resin coating
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Personalized Etched Glass Water Bottles
Drink It · Water bottles

Personalized Etched Glass Water Bottles

Reference technique
Etching cream through a vinyl stencil
Reference materials
Thick glass water bottles with stainless twist tops, Armour Etch cream, vinyl stencils, q-tips
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Sublimated Stainless Steel Travel Mug
Drink It · Travel mugs and thermoses

Sublimated Stainless Steel Travel Mug

Reference technique
Sublimation with shrink wrap and convection oven
Reference materials
Sublimation-coated stainless travel mug blank, sublimation paper, converted Epson printer, SubliShrink film, heat gun, convection oven
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Upcycled Sharpie Motivational Travel Mug
Drink It · Travel mugs and thermoses

Upcycled Sharpie Motivational Travel Mug

Reference technique
Acrylic dots plus hand-lettered Sharpie, sealed
Reference materials
Plain white ceramic travel mug, mustard acrylic paint, fine-point Sharpie, printed lettering template, waterproof Mod Podge sealer
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Reverse-Stencil Etched Wine Glasses
Drink It · Glassware and specialty drinkware

Reverse-Stencil Etched Wine Glasses

Reference technique
Glass etching cream, reverse stencil
Reference materials
Wine glasses, die-cut stickers, Armour Etch cream, rubbing alcohol, masking tape, soft bristle brush
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Etched Personalized Beer Glasses
Drink It · Glassware and specialty drinkware

Etched Personalized Beer Glasses

Reference technique
Etching cream with hardware-store letter stickers
Reference materials
Pilsner beer glasses, Armour etching cream, adhesive letter stickers, painter's tape, plastic spoon, gloves
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Painted 'Dad EST.' Pint Glass
Drink It · Glassware and specialty drinkware

Painted 'Dad EST.' Pint Glass

Reference technique
Glass paint through a removable vinyl stencil, oven cured
Reference materials
Pint glass, glass paint, paintbrush, removable vinyl, transfer tape, Cricut
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