Art Print Mugs

We make custom art print mugs in both high fire decals and with sublimation printing.

Reproducing full-color artwork on ceramic mugs starts with making the right decision about what kind of printing to use to create your full-color print. High-fire decals are the most durable types of prints on ceramics. We make high-fire decals in 4 and 6-color process prints. With complex works of art, 4-color process is not rich enough in color to create an accurate reproduction. In this case, we will add boost colors to create more richness in the decal. These decisions will be made when reviewing the original artwork.

Print Quality

Any time you are reproducing a work of art there will be a loss in translation, we aim for very high accuracy in our colors and we use the latest print techniques to achieve the best results.

Both high-fire decals and sublimation start as a paper print that is then fired into the outer layer of the prepared mug. The decal fuses to the mug in the firing process.  The last step in the process is a clear flux coat to seal the decal and to make it permanent and dishwasher safe.

Sampling?

When making a full-color decal print, we will create a pre-production sample for approval as a match to our color target prior to bulk production. The time to create the fired pre-production sample will vary and we will advise all timing at the start of the process.  Once the sample mug is approved, we match the production mugs to the approved sample.

Artwork?

We recommend Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop files at high resolution for the best quality. If you would like to create the layouts for your mugs, we can send you the template, or if you prefer, we can set up the artwork for you at no charge.

Print Area

With art print mugs, we can print all over the mug exterior, including printing under the mug handle and even on the handle itself. We print on the bottom of many styles of our mugs as well.  We can even print on the interior of some of our mug styles.  As with all design ideas, we start with your concept to recommend the best techniques for your project.

Mug Sizes

We decorate on a range of sizes and shapes. Contact us to discuss your mug project so we can provide the best solutions for your goals.

Small QTYS?

If you are looking for small Qty options with full color printing, our sublimated mugs are a great alternative to fired decals and are residential dishwasher safe.  Follow this link to see more about our sublimated mugs starting at 144 units. Sublimated Mugs

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