Low-temperature baking: A cost-effective choice for custom glass bottles

Low-temperature embossing is currently the most popular surface decoration technology for custom-made glass bottles. It uses small film embossing paper as the carrier and oil-based ink for color development, combining beauty, practicality and economy. It is widely used in wine bottles, daily chemical bottles, gift glass containers, etc. It has a mild baking temperature, with the conventional curing temperature ranging from 150 to 180℃. Some of the non-fired decorative paper can be directly applied to bottles, simplifying the process and reducing energy consumption. The finished product features rich and bright colors, strong luster, clear patterns, and a three-dimensional touch. It also has the characteristics of wear resistance, acid and alkali resistance, and environmental friendliness, meeting the needs of daily use and display.

In the production process, the difficulty of low-temperature baking is lower than that of high-temperature baking, but the cycle is longer. Oil-based inks dry slowly. After each printing process, they must be completely dry before moving on to the next step to avoid smudging and sticking. Although it takes longer, it can ensure the stable presentation of fine patterns and gradient colors, making it suitable for complex designs. Its greatest advantage is that the cost is controllable. The prices of the decorative paper and consumables are more affordable. There is no need to invest in high-temperature kilns, and it is also cost-effective for small and medium-sized batch customization. At the same time, it breaks through the color limitations at high temperatures. Many bright colors and special effects that are difficult to achieve at high temperatures can be stably achieved at low temperatures. It is compatible with various materials such as glass and ceramics, and has extremely strong compatibility.

For most brands, low-temperature baking strikes a balance between effect, cost and efficiency, and is particularly suitable for fast-moving consumer goods, cultural and creative gifts, beauty packaging, etc. As long as the usage scenario does not have extreme friction or high-temperature requirements, it is an ideal solution that combines appearance and cost performance, and it is also the mainstream process for customizing glass bottles at present.