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The Halloween season is creeping up on us, and you know what that means? It's time to brew up some new ideas for your tumbler business or craft hobby!
Get ready to be inspired by 13 spook-tacular Halloween ideas from our talented MakerFlo crafters, using techniques like laser engraving, sublimation, epoxy, UV resin, and more.
Enough chit-chat! Let's dive into the list and see what cool tumbler designs you can conjure up this Halloween!
#1 - Spooky Scary Skeleton Engraved Tumbler
Made by Ashley Stillson of Chipped Builds
Create an instant Halloween feel with a purple, orange, or black powder-coated tumbler. This purple beauty by Ashley Stillson of Chipped Builds is what Halloween dreams are made of! 💀🌙👻 The full-wrap design features bones, ghosts, moons, and spooky text that'll send shivers down your spine (in a good way!).
Want to make something like this yourself? Pick up a laser engraver (the xTool F1 is a great option for beginners!), a rotary attachment, and a powder-coated tumbler in your favorite color and size. Learn how to get started with laser engraving here.
MakerFlo Must-Haves 👇
[product=40-oz-tumbler-with-handle-powder-coated]Choose your favorite color![/product]
[product=40-oz-tumbler-handle]You can mix and match handles to create your own design.[/product]
[product=xtool-f1-fastest-portable-laser-engraver-with-ir-diode-laser]Grab this beginner-friendly laser and rotary attachment to engrave your own tumblers at home.[/product]
#2 - "Villains Do It Better" Tumbler With Skull & Ice Topper
Made by Leslie Miramontes of Miramontes Customz
Leslie absolutely slayed this design! The "Villains Do It Better" sublimation print on a 20oz skinny glow-in-the-dark tumbler is already wickedly cool, but the 3D skull and ice topper take it to the next level. 🧊💀
Want to get in touch with your inner baddie? You can create something like this with sublimation printing, then create a topper with UV resin--everything you need is in our shop.
MakerFlo Must-Haves 👇
[product=sublimation-ultimate-starter-bundle]This has everything you need to start sublimation printing at home![/product]
[product=20oz-skinny-sublimation-glow-in-the-dark]Our signature glow-in-the-dark sublimation tumbler.[/product]
[product=uv-resin-starter-kit-1]Get started with UV resin![/product]
[product=faux-crushed-ice]Create your own “ice” topper![/product]
#3 - Candy Corn Haunted House Glitter Tumbler
Made by MakerFlo Crafter Kim H.
This adorable candy corn-themed tumbler by Kim H. perfectly captures the classic Halloween treat. We love the added haunted house, which is probably made from vinyl. Halloween fans would eat this up (though hopefully not literally!).
Learn how to make your own with our glitter tumbler tutorial and guide to vinyl vs sublimation.
MakerFlo Must-Haves 👇
[product=16oz-wine-tumbler]Make it yourself with our 16oz wine tumbler.[/product]
[product=flopoxy-epoxy-resin-hardener]Our craft formula epoxy resin kit.[/product]
Glitter Colors:
#4 - Layered Vinyl and Glitter Purple Pumpkin Tumbler
Made by Wendy Nalder of 406WNCreations
Wendy's purple pumpkin tumbler is a stunning example of what you can achieve with a little bit of layering. We love the combination of the purple pumpkin print (made with a printed sheet of vinyl), sparkling glitter in multiple colors, and the black and gold accents that pull it together. She combined removable vinyl in small strips, plus epoxy and glitter, to make the pattern at the top.
This would be difficult to recreate, but if you know your way around heat transfer vinyl and glitter tumblers, this might inspire you to try something new!
We don't sell the exact glitter she used here, but we've included some close matches from our shop below!
MakerFlo Must-Haves 👇
[product=pre-sanded-30oz-skinny-tumbler]The tumbler Wendy used![/product]
[product=flopoxy-epoxy-resin-hardener]Our craft formula epoxy resin kit.[/product]
Glitter Colors:
#5 - Glow-in-the-Dark Witch Please Tumbler
Made by Andrea Lynn of Ana-Bella Designs
This "bewitching" tumbler, crafted by Andrea Lynn of Ana-Bella Designs, features a powerful-looking witch and the sassy phrase "Witch, Please!" But the real magic happens when the lights go out! ✨ How enchanting!
Learn how to make this yourself with our guide to sublimating a tumbler.
MakerFlo Must-Haves 👇
[product=sublimation-ultimate-starter-bundle]This has everything you need to start sublimation printing at home![/product]
[product=20oz-skinny-sublimation-glow-in-the-dark]Our signature glow-in-the-dark sublimation tumbler.[/product]
#6 - Hocus Pocus Engraved Tumbler
Made by Ryan and Desiree Weller of DW Custom Designs Laser Wood Engraving
This intricate "Hocus Pocus" tumbler, made by the husband-and-wife team at DW Custom Designs Laser Wood Engraving, is, in a word, spellbinding. 🪄 The detailed design with swirling text and delicate accents looks pretty magical on our 20oz skinny purple powder-coated tumbler.
Want to make something like this? Ryan and Desiree used the xTool S1, but you can also achieve this level of detail with the xTool F1 (entry-level) and xTool F1 Ultra (slightly more advanced). Find out which one is right for you with our comparison guide.
MakerFlo Must-Haves 👇
[product=20oz-skinny-tumbler-colors-straw-slide-lid]The tumbler Ryan and Desiree used![/product]
[product=xtool-f1-fastest-portable-laser-engraver-with-ir-diode-laser]Grab this beginner-friendly laser and rotary attachment to engrave your own tumblers at home.[/product]
#7 - Layered Vinyl and Glitter Skeleton Girl Tumbler
Made by Shell Seward of Custom Designs by Shell
We're loving the intricate layers on this beautiful tumbler by Shell Seward of Custom Designs by Shell. The black and white skeleton girl is the star of the show, but the pops of white gold glitter, floral printed vinyl, and gold lining make it delightfully complex and eye-catching. (By the way, she sells printed vinyl decals and patterns in her Etsy shop!)
Learn more about glitter tumblers and vinyl to make something like this at home.
We don't have this exact glitter in our shop, so we included something similar below 😊
MakerFlo Must-Haves 👇
[product=20oz-skinny-tumbler]The tumbler Shell used![/product]
[product=flopoxy-epoxy-resin-hardener]Our craft formula epoxy resin kit.[/product]
[product=twilight-beach-fine-glitter]Achieve a similar effect with our Twilight Beach fine glitter.[/product]
#8 - Dripping Black Flame Company Candle Tumbler
Made by Leslie Miramontes of Miramontes Customz
If you weren't looking closely, you might think these tumblers are magic candles made by the Black Flame Company. Leslie used epoxy resin and pigments to create a candle-like texture and color. Adding a vintage-style decal on top finishes the look.
MakerFlo Must-Haves 👇
[product=14oz-skinny-tumbler-straw-slide-lid]Our 14oz skinny tumbler is great for kids.[/product]
[product=20oz-skinny-tumbler]The tall tumbler Leslie used.[/product]
[product=flopoxy-epoxy-resin-hardener]Our craft formula epoxy resin kit.[/product]
#9 - Ghosts and Candy Rhinestone Tumbler
Made by Kayla Marsh of Camo N Hairbows
Kayla Marsh's glitter tumbler is a colorful way to celebrate Halloween! 👻🍬She actually filled in each section with different colors of glitter. This project requires some serious patience and precision! 😊
Want to make something like this? Kayla used removable stencil vinyl to create shapes to fill with epoxy and glitter, then filled in the rest with black glitter. Learn the basics of glitter tumblers here.
We don't have every glitter she used, but we've included close matches below. The orange was made with our Dreamsicle fine glitter, and the white with our Funny Bunny fine glitter (see below).
MakerFlo Must-Haves 👇
[product=30oz-skinny-tumbler-straw-slide-lid]Our 30oz skinny stainless steel tumbler.[/product]
[product=flopoxy-epoxy-resin-hardener]Our craft formula epoxy resin kit.[/product]
Glitter Colors:
- Dreamsicle - Fine
- Funny Bunny - Fine
- Eclipse Fine
- Money - Fine
- Poppin' Pink - Fine
- High Voltage - Fine
- Blue Velvet - Fine
#10 - Blood-Stained Newspaper Horror Movie Tumbler with Knife & Ice Topper
Made by Leslie Miramontes of Miramontes Customz
Calling all horror movie buffs! Check out this blood-stained newspaper tumbler made by Leslie Miramontes of Miramontes Customz. The realistic sublimation design, plus a plastic knife and blood-soaked ice, makes you feel like you're right in the middle of a slasher flick. Wait… what's that behind you!? 😲🔪
You can make this with a sublimation printer and some UV resin for the lid!
MakerFlo Must-Haves 👇
[product=sublimation-ultimate-starter-bundle]This has everything you need to start sublimation printing at home![/product]
[product=20oz-skinny-sublimation-tumbler]This is the tumbler Leslie used![/product]
[product=uv-resin-starter-kit-1]Get started with UV resin![/product]
[product=faux-crushed-ice]Create your own “ice” topper![/product]
#11 - Glow-in-the-Dark Scary Clown Tumbler
Simple but seriously creepy! This glow-in-the-dark clown tumbler is guaranteed to give anyone a fright, especially when the lights go out.
How to make this? Use sublimation printing to transfer the clown image onto our 20oz skinny glow-in-the-dark tumbler, and it's done!
MakerFlo Must-Haves 👇
[product=sublimation-ultimate-starter-bundle]This has everything you need to start sublimation printing at home![/product]
[product=20oz-skinny-sublimation-glow-in-the-dark]Our signature glow-in-the-dark sublimation tumbler.[/product]
#12 - Glitter & Vinyl Wicked-Themed Tumbler
Made by Leslie Miramontes of Miramontes Customz
This tumbler captures the heart of the popular musical "Wicked" with layers of shimmering glitter and vinyl. Learn how to make the glitter base with our glitter tumbler tutorial, and find out how to add the text and images in this article about heat transfer vinyl.
MakerFlo Must-Haves 👇
[product=20oz-skinny-tumbler]The tumbler Leslie used![/product]
[product=flopoxy-epoxy-resin-hardener]Our craft formula epoxy resin kit.[/product]
[product=mardis-gras-chunky-glitter]Try this mesmerizing color-shifting glitter.[/product]
How to Customize a Tumbler in 12 Creative Ways
#13 - Drippy Glitter & Vinyl Maleficent Tumbler
Made by Leslie Miramontes of Miramontes Customz
Finally, embrace your inner villain with this wickedly glamorous Maleficent tumbler! 🖤 The green glitter base, striking vinyl decals, and dramatic drippy black epoxy perfectly capture the essence of Disney's iconic sorceress.
Learn how to use epoxy and make glitter tumblers to recreate something like this at home.
MakerFlo Must-Haves 👇
[product=20oz-tumbler]The tumbler Leslie used.[/product]
[product=flopoxy-epoxy-resin-hardener]Our craft formula epoxy resin kit.[/product]
[product=jade-fine-glitter]Our greenest green glitter.[/product]
Now Go Craft Some Halloween Magic!
We hope these 13 haunt-tastic tumbler ideas have left you feeling inspired and ready to create! Now, go forth and create some frightfully fun tumblers--we're cheering you on every step of the way.
Need more inspo? We've got these articles queued up for you to read next 👇
- How to Customize a Tumbler in 12 Creative Ways
- 36 Hand-Picked Halloween Sublimation Designs for Spooky Season
- 17 Halloween Vendor Booth Ideas to Spookify Your Space
And join us in our Official MakerFlo Facebook Community if you haven't yet--crafters have been sharing their new Halloween designs, and they are awesome!
