Silkscreen printing on glass

Screen printing on glass

Printing excellence, to strengthen your brand appearance.

As the Swiss leader in the design of glass packaging and drinking glasses, Univerre is capable of providing printing tailored to your glass packaging in excellent quality – and in any quantity. Silk screen printing allows up to 6 colors to be printed on glass – with premium effects such as real gold or platinum.
Silk screen printing allows 360° prints and is dishwasher safe. For silk-screen printing, minimum quantities apply, depending on the product type.

What is the difference between engraving and screen printing on a bottle?

The difference is how the design is applied to the bottle, the different techniques, and the used materials.

Engraving technique
Engraving is a method that involves carving the design into the glass. It creates a three-dimensional design that is deeper than the surrounding area. Engraving is usually done with a diamond tool or laser that ablates the surface of the glass and creates a deep three-dimensional texture. This technique requires great precision and skill, as the tool can easily cut through the glass. It is usually meant for small and detailed projects and can only be done in gray.

Silkscreen technique
Silk screen printing, on the other hand, is a printing technique that requires creating a screen and ceramic ink. In the screen printing process, the ink is printed onto the glass using a rubber squeegee through the mesh of our screen. This creates a flat, two-dimensional design that lies on the surface of the bottle. Screen printing allows large areas to be printed with ink and also six multiple colors to be used. A new screen must be created for each color of the design. The glass bottle is then placed in an oven at temperatures ranging from 500 to 800 degrees Celsius, causing the ceramic paint to fuse with the glass. This creates a strong bond between the print and the bottle, making it dishwasher-safe.

10 advantages of personalized bottles with Silk screen printing

You may have been curious about the advantages of screen printing? We have found 10 advantages for you.

1.Design Quality

Silk screen printing creates results designs with neat lines, clear text, and a smooth surface. Plus, you can choose from a variety of colors and effects such as to ensure that your final product looks exactly as you envisioned it.

2. Durability

Since the ceramic colors are burned into the glass during the screen printing process, the design won’t easily scratch or fade over time. Providing you with a durable and long-lasting design.

3. Design flexibility

Screen printing can print very complex designs. We can go into the slightest details with this printing method.

4. Design incorporation 

The design is not just printed on the glass, but rather fused into it, creating a seamless look and feel. The smooth surface and texture creates a premium effect.

5. Large printing areas

Screen printing offers the possibility of printing in 360 degrees. The ceramic ink can be applied to any round surface. With screen printing, you can create custom designs that are not limited by the size and shape of your container. This allows for a larger printing area to showcase your branding and labeling needs.

6. Create impressions

A silk-screened glass packaging or drinking glass always catches the eye. At a point of sale or an event – People hold these products in their hands and inspect them in detail. But why do we have this behavior? Consumers’ purchasing habits show that packaging which touches the senses of sight is more popular than others. Packaging must immediately convince a customer. The tactile and visual experience helps to create a memorable connection between the customer and the product, increasing the likelihood of a purchase.

7. Increases customer loyalty

Univerre’s specialized printing techniques provide customers with a memorable experience, ensuring that they remain attached to the product.

8. Improve brand reputation

It is an easy and engaging way to personalize your glassware. You could use it to create custom glassware for your home or business, or by giving touching and engaging gifts to your family and colleagues. It could also be used to make signs, labels, and logos for products or promotions. The possibilities of what can be done with silk screen printed designs are endless in silk screen printing art!

9. Big order friendly

Silk screen printing is big order friendly because it is a cost-effective method for producing large quantities of prints. As the quantities increase, the price gradually decreases.

10. Usage of 6 colors

Screen printing allows multiple colors to be used at the same time and offers a wider range of colors compared to engraving. Next to synthetic colors we also work with organic colors. They are good for the environment because they are free of harsh chemicals. They help create a vibrant and long-lasting design.