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This article explains how to use Podzilla’s design templates for the 16 oz glass cup, including safe areas, bleed considerations, sublimation printing behavior, and best practices for preparing artwork for accurate printing.

Key Takeaways

• The same template is used for both clear and frosted 16 oz glass cups

• All important design elements must stay inside the green dotted safe area

• White does not print on sublimation glass and will appear clear

• Templates must be removed or hidden before downloading artwork

Product Availability Note

At the time of recording, 25 oz glass tumblers are out of stock. This tutorial applies specifically to the 16 oz glass cup, using the same template for both clear and frosted versions.

Accessing the Template

1. Go to the Podzilla product catalog

2. Navigate to the Tumblers category

3. Select a 16 oz glass cup (clear or frosted)

4. Scroll down to the design templates section

5. Open the Canva or Photoshop template

Templates are pre-sized correctly for Podzilla printing. No DPI or resolution adjustments are required.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Understanding the Template Layout

• The green dotted line indicates the safe print area

• Anything outside this area may wrap, bleed, or be cut off

• Text and important graphics should never extend beyond the green dotted line

The red guide lines indicate alignment options:

• Center red line: single front-facing design

• Left and right red lines: front-and-back designs

Designing for Glass Cups

The bottom portion of the cup curves inward. Sublimation does not print accurately on curved surfaces.

Design rules:

• Keep important artwork centered vertically within the green dotted safe area

• Avoid placing text or graphics too low near the curve

• Use the safe area to ensure straight, accurate printing

Sublimation Printing Considerations

Glass cups are sublimation printed, which means:

• White does not print and will appear clear

• Very light colors may appear faint or transparent

• Off-white or beige tones will print, but lightly

When creating mockups:

• Account for white elements becoming transparent

• Smart mockups often give a more accurate preview for glass products

Preparing the File for Download

Before downloading your artwork:

• Remove the template by deleting it or setting transparency to zero

• Leave the background white or include a background color as desired

• Avoid transparent backgrounds unless specifically needed

A white background can make it easier to visually confirm artwork placement when uploading files to Podzilla.

Notes and Best Practices

• Always remove the template before downloading for print

• Avoid relying on very light colors for critical design elements

• Order samples when possible to better understand glass sublimation behavior

Final Notes

Following the safe area and sublimation guidelines will help ensure clean, readable designs on 16 oz glass cups without unexpected cropping or transparency issues.