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Lithographed Tins

Custom offset-lithographed tea tins printed flat onto the sheet steel and then formed, for artwork that wraps without a seam or a label.

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Specifications

The details

Method	Offset litho onto sheet steel, then formed
Why	Print is part of the surface — nothing to peel
Coverage	Wraps corners with no join
Alternative	Applied label — cheaper, lifts in steam
Setup	Real setup cost; volume decides which is right
Finishes	Matt, gloss or spot varnish
Interior	Food-safe lacquer
Artwork	Free vector redraw & free 24 hr mockup
MOQ	12
Lead time	2 weeks (faster turnaround available with express shipping)

About this product

Lithographed Tins

The way a good tin is decorated is that the artwork is offset printed onto a flat sheet of tinplate, cured, and only then cut and formed into a tin. The print is part of the metal surface. It wraps around corners without a join and it cannot lift, peel or bubble.

The alternative is a paper or vinyl label wrapped around a plain tin. It looks fine on day one, it is much cheaper at low volumes, and in a kitchen — steam, damp cloths, a shelf above a kettle — the edge lifts within months.

Litho has a real setup cost, so below a certain quantity a label genuinely is the right answer and we will say so rather than pushing you into a print run you do not need. Above it, there is no comparison.

Tea brands, retail lines and premium gifting. Send your artwork and quantities for a free mockup and quote.

Best for

Who this style suits

Tea brands

Artwork that wraps with no seam.

Retail lines

Survives a shelf above a kettle.

Premium gifting

Spot varnish and matt finishes.

FAQ

Lithographed Tins: quick answers

What is the minimum order for lithographed tins?

Minimum order is just 12 — with bulk pricing tiers as quantities grow.

How fast will my order arrive?

Your free mockup lands within 24 hours and the finished order ships in about 2 weeks — express turnaround is available for tight dates.

Litho or a printed label?

Volume decides it honestly. Litho has a real setup cost and below a certain quantity a label is the sensible answer — we will tell you where that line is for your run. Above it, litho is better in every way and the same money or less.

Why do our labelled tins peel?

Steam and damp. A kitchen shelf above a kettle is a hostile place for an adhesive edge, and once a corner lifts the rest follows. Litho printing has no edge to lift because the ink is on the metal itself.

Get a custom quote for the lithographed tins.

Send your logo and a rough quantity — free mockup back within one business day.

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