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You've got your laser engraver and rotary attachment up and running, and now you're ready to create some show-stopping engraved tumblers!
Whether you're planning to gift your tumblers or sell them as products, this article will give you plenty of inspiring laser-engraved tumbler ideas to get you started.
What's Inside:
- 25 Awesome Laser-Engraved Tumbler Ideas to Try
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Get Started With Laser Engraving
- Where to Find the Best Tumbler Blanks
- More Resources For You
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25 Awesome Laser-Engraved Tumbler Ideas to Try
We've highlighted 25 real-life laser-engraved tumblers from MakerFlo archives and customer reviews below!
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#1 - Full-Wrap Gold Plated Tumbler
This shiny gold-plated tumbler is stunning. This is our 40oz gold-plated tumbler in white, with a Nutcracker-themed design engraved all around the sides. This tumbler can be paired with an optional twist-off handle, which means you can engrave a full-wrap design right out of the box.
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 40oz Gold-Plated Powder-Coated Tumbler in White
[product=40oz-tumbler-gold-plated]Engrave these tumblers to reveal a golden surface underneath![/product]
Want to try engraving a full-wrap tumbler yourself? Check out our previous live video for a full-length tutorial and all our tips 👇
#2 - Personalized Team Tumbler
This yellow tumbler, shared by MakerFlo Crafter Karen T., celebrates a championship team. You could make personalized tumblers for local school teams or professional sports teams either during the season or after a successful championship.
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 40oz Powder-Coated Tumbler in Yellow
[product=40-oz-tumbler-with-handle-powder-coated]Our best-selling 40oz tumbler is easy to craft with an optional handle and comes in 10 colors![/product]
If you're looking for free designs to get you started, we'll show you exactly where to find 1000s of free laser engraving and cutting files here!
#3 - Full-Wrap Minecraft Tumbler
Who loves Minecraft? Creating custom tumblers with something your gift recipient or customer loves is always a recipe for success. This one was made by MakerFlo Crafter Nathan M. using our 40oz tumbler. Disclaimer: Avoid selling products with copyrighted images so you don't get accused of copyright infringement.
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 40oz Powder-Coated Tumbler in Green
[product=40-oz-tumbler-with-handle-powder-coated]Our best-selling 40oz tumbler is easy to craft with an optional handle and comes in 10 colors![/product]
#4 - Coffee Shop-Branded Coffee Mug
This is so chic! Of course, it makes sense to create a branded coffee mug for a coffee company. We love this delicate floral design engraved by Jacob L. on our powder-coated Camper Mug.
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 12oz Powder-Coated Camper Mug in White
[product=12oz-coffee-mug-colors]This powder-coated coffee mug comes with a lid! Choose from multiple colors.[/product]
#5 - Golden Dragon on Black Tumbler
We love this eye-catching design on our black gold-plated tumbler! This golden dragon looks like it's about to jump out and come alive. What other cool designs could you make with this gold finish?
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 40oz Powder-Coated Gold-Plated Tumbler in Black
[product=40oz-tumbler-gold-plated]Engrave these tumblers to reveal a golden surface underneath![/product]
#6 - Matching Destination Tumblers
These matching 20oz skinny tumblers are engraved in multiple colors with a sunny beach scene and the words "San Diego, California." You could make similar matching tumblers for an upcoming trip or memorable occasion. Not only does a tumbler come in handy during travel, but it also becomes a physical reminder of the good times you had together.
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 20oz Skinny Powder-Coated Tumbler
[product=20oz-skinny-tumbler]One of the most popular tumbler sizes, these are easy to engrave and come in multiple colors![/product]
#7 - Fire Department Tumbler
MakerFlo Crafter Logan R. made these for a fire department with our 30oz powder-coated tumbler in black. After trying this project, he wrote, "We have officially moved to MakerFlo products!" Is there a local organization in your area that would benefit from matching tumblers or cups like these?
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 30oz Powder-Coated Tumbler in Black
[product=30oz-tumbler-powder-coated]The perfect medium-size tumbler. Choose from multiple colors.[/product]
#8 - Branded Outdoors Event Company Mug
Here's another branded tumbler, this time for an outdoor event company. MakerFlo Crafter Kristen H. made this with our Powder-Coated Camper Mug in pink. You could also make branded camper mugs for an outdoors-focused company or organization in your area! These mugs are handy for the outdoors because they come with a snugly-fit lid to keep yummy drinks in and bugs and dirt out.
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 12oz Powder-Coated Camper Mug in Pink
[product=12oz-coffee-mug-colors]This powder-coated coffee mug comes with a lid! Choose from multiple colors.[/product]
#9 - Branded Mugs for Church
MakerFlo Crafter Danielle W. personalized this mug with the logo of a local Lutheran church. Mugs are handy gifts for church staff, new visitors, baptisms, and more. What church, non-profit, or volunteer organization could you create branded mugs for?
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 12oz Powder-Coated Camper Mug in Black
[product=12oz-coffee-mug-colors]This powder-coated coffee mug comes with a lid! Choose from multiple colors.[/product]
#10 - Pickleball Quote Water Bottle
We love this pink pickleball tumbler made by Tim H. using our powder-coated water bottle! Athletes need to hydrate, and you can make personalized products for them with a water bottle like this. Try focusing on certain sports, teams, or other types of physical activity that people in your area love. After trying this project, Tim wrote, "This engraves very nicely. Cleanup was easy as well. My customer loved it!"
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 32oz Powder-Coated Water Bottle in Pink
[product=32oz-hydro-water-bottle-powder-coated]Hydrate in style with these powder-coated water bottles in 10 different colors.[/product]
#11 - Hocus Pocus Halloween Tumbler
This intricate tumbler design was engraved by Ryan Weller and originally featured in our list of Halloween tumbler ideas (check that list out next!). You can find amazing designs like this on Creative Fabrica, our choice for low-cost design files!
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 20oz Skinny Powder-Coated Tumbler in Purple
[product=20oz-skinny-tumbler]One of the most popular tumbler sizes, these are easy to engrave and come in multiple colors![/product]
#12 - Scorpio-Themed Tumbler
Check out this gorgeous black 20oz skinny tumbler engraved with Scorpio- inspired designs. People love to buy or get personalized gifts like this, so you could offer designs based on Zodiac signs, birth year, the state your customers live in, and more!
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 20oz Skinny Powder-Coated Tumbler in Black
[product=20oz-skinny-tumbler]One of the most popular tumbler sizes, these are easy to engrave and come in multiple colors![/product]
#13 - Business Card Tumbler
Sometimes, just a simple business card engraved into a tumbler will do the job! This 30oz tumbler engraved by Jerome R. could be carried by employees (doubling as free advertising) or given as client gifts.
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 30oz Powder-Coated Tumbler in Blue
[product=30oz-tumbler-powder-coated]The perfect medium-size tumbler. Choose from multiple colors.[/product]
#14 - Dad-Themed Tumblers
Every holiday is a chance to make a new set of personalized tumblers for the occasion! Check out these two personalized water bottles for Father's Day. Notice how each of the little bear graphics has a child's name engraved underneath.
You can find some ideas in our list of Father's Day sublimation designs (look for files available in SVG format!).
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 32oz Powder-Coated Water Bottle in Black & Red
[product=32oz-hydro-water-bottle-powder-coated]Hydrate in style with these powder-coated water bottles in 10 different colors.[/product]
#15 - Colorado Tumbler
Check out this teal 30oz tumbler engraved by MakerFlo Crafter Jerome R. with a design honoring the great state of Colorado. We can imagine a crafter making locally-themed designs for their state or selling bulk sets for big family trips or guided tours to a certain area.
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 30oz Powder-Coated Tumbler in Teal
[product=30oz-tumbler-powder-coated]The perfect medium-size tumbler. Choose from multiple colors.[/product]
#16 - Personalized Milestone Birthday Tumbler
Big milestone birthdays are a huge opportunity for celebration, and these personalized tumblers make it easy to celebrate the day. Plus, they turn into a long-lasting keepsake. Bryce V. engraved this design onto our 32oz powder- coated water bottle with the recipient's birthdate. He said the tumblers were "extremely easy to engrave--have had no issues with them!" You could add names and more details to personalize it further.
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 32oz Powder-Coated Water Bottle in Black
[product=32oz-hydro-water-bottle-powder-coated]Hydrate in style with these powder-coated water bottles in 10 different colors.[/product]
#17 - Rainbow-Plated Business Logo Tumblers
Our rainbow-plated 40oz tumblers shine in multiple colors when the light hits them, giving even more depth to your engravings! Here's an example of branded tumblers for a corporate client.
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 40oz Powder-Coated Rainbow-Plated Tumblers in Black and White
[product=40oz-tumbler-rainbow-plated]This 40oz tumbler has a rainbow-tinted stainless steel interior to add more color to your engravings![/product]
#18 - Full-Wrap Animal Print Tumbler
MakerFlo Crafter Kayla M. engraved this 40oz tumbler with a full-wrap leopard print pattern. It's simple but looks so good on this big-size tumbler!
Note: This isn't a rainbow-plated tumbler. The metal underneath has a silver, stainless steel finish. In this picture, it's reflecting a multi-colored light in the crafter's workspace.
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 40oz Powder-Coated Tumbler in Pink
[product=40-oz-tumbler-with-handle-powder-coated]Our best-selling 40oz tumbler is easy to craft with an optional handle and comes in 10 colors![/product]
#19 - Funny Math Teacher Quote Tumbler
Do you have a teacher in your life who would love a personalized gift like this? People enjoy receiving tumblers with funny quotes that feel personal to them. Darren R. engraved this funny math teacher quote on our 30oz powder- coated tumbler.
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 30oz Powder-Coated Tumbler in Purple
[product=30oz-tumbler-powder-coated]The perfect medium-size tumbler. Choose from multiple colors.[/product]
#20 - Etched-Style Skeleton Graphic Tumbler
These hand-drawn illustrations look so good on an engraved tumbler. It almost looks like someone hand-etched them into the surface. This is our 20oz skinny tumbler engraved by Michael C. He wrote that the 20oz tumblers "are perfect for laser engraving. They always turn out great."
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 20oz Skinny Powder-Coated Tumbler in Black
[product=20oz-skinny-tumbler]One of the most popular tumbler sizes, these are easy to engrave and come in multiple colors![/product]
#21 - Mom Tumbler with Children's Names
Honor a special mom in your life or make mom-inspired tumblers like this one featuring the word Mom behind a line of three children's names written in script font.
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 20oz Skinny Powder-Coated Tumbler in Purple
[product=20oz-skinny-tumbler]One of the most popular tumbler sizes, these are easy to engrave and come in multiple colors![/product]
You can see how to make a design like this in this tutorial video by our friend Ashley of Chipped Builds:
#22 - Branded Tumblers in Bulk
With a fast, bulk engraving-ready tumbler like the xTool F1 Ultra, you can engrave multiple tumblers quickly. Check out these branded tumblers made by John B. You could create tumblers like this for a product launch, business merch, and more. John wrote, "These were perfect for my client. They were unsure of what they wanted and with the removable handle, these fit the bill. Looking forward to my next order of these tumblers!"
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 40oz Powder-Coated Tumbler in Black
[product=40-oz-tumbler-with-handle-powder-coated]Our best-selling 40oz tumbler is easy to craft with an optional handle and comes in 10 colors![/product]
#23 - Funny Quote Wine Tumbler
Try a funny wine-themed design on a powder-coated wine tumbler, like this example engraved by Zackary H. on our 12oz wine tumbler in red. You can find tons of examples on Creative Fabrica, and we've included some wine-themed designs in our list of charcuterie board design ideas, too.
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 12oz Powder-Coated Wine Tumbler in Red
[product=12oz-wine-tumbler-powder-coated]Our wine tumblers come with a snug- fit lid. Choose from multiple colors![/product]
#24 - Sunny Yellow Sunflower Tumbler
Can you think of any sunny, flowery, or pick-me-up designs to engrave on a yellow tumbler and make your customer or recipient's day just a bit brighter? This sweet skinny tumbler was engraved by Suzanne C. who added, "The boxes they come with are eye-catching and help display the designs well."
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 20oz Skinny Powder-Coated Tumbler in Yellow
[product=20oz-skinny-tumbler]One of the most popular tumbler sizes, these are easy to engrave and come in multiple colors![/product]
#25 - Gold-Plated Personalized Tumbler for Hairstylist
Our final design is this chic 40oz tumbler personalized for a hairstylist with hair styling motifs wrapping around the entire tumbler! MakerFlo Crafter Kayla S. made this with our 40oz gold-plated tumbler. She wrote, "THESE ARE AMAZING! The simple fact that I don't have to mess with removing handles is a total game changer!"
Featured MakerFlo Tumbler: 40oz Gold-Plated Powder-Coated Tumbler in White
[product=40oz-tumbler-gold-plated]Engrave these tumblers to reveal a golden surface underneath![/product]
Get Started With Laser Engraving
If you haven't started your laser engraving journey, yet, get started with these resources below 👇
First, read up on the craft with our beginner's guide to laser engraving. Then learn how to engrave a tumbler. You can find 100+ more laser engraving ideas and discover 1000+ free laser engraving and cutting files here.
💡See our full list of idea articles to find even more designs for holidays and more.
Then, pick out your laser engraver. We recommend the xTool F1 as a beginner model or the xTool F1 Ultra for bulk engraving, but you can also check out our recommendations for the best laser engraver for tumblers here. See a full comparison of the xTool F1 and xTool F1 Ultra here.
Finally, choose your blanks for engraving. You can find our full selection of affordable and professional-grade engraving blanks including ultra-flat laser plywood, cutting boards, and more. Score 10% off your entire order of laser blanks with our Laser Blank Build-a-Bundle offer.
Where to Find the Best Tumbler Blanks
Yes, you can buy powder-coated tumblers at Target or Walmart and they will work just fine. You can also buy low-cost tumblers on marketplaces like Temu.
But if you're planning to build a business, you'll want high-quality tumblers that you can rely on. You don't want the powder coating to chip off or vary in quality and color. And you don't want to visit your go-to store only to find they're discontinued. That's why it's important to find a reputable tumbler blank supplier.
That's where we come in! We are MakerFlo Crafts, and we specialize in supplies and equipment for laser engraving, sublimation, epoxy & resin, and more.
We provide consistent products and quality so you can create products that always look their best. And we offer support when you need help.
We also build in more perks for you by offering awesome discounts on bulk purchases using our Build-a-Bundle offers and by offering shipment-ready packaging that will make your products look fabulous when you gift them or send them to customers.
And you can meet us in person! Check out our Trade Shows page to see where we'll pop up next!
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