Gift Wrapping Service
Let ArtPix 3D wrap your present for you! We have a variety of festive patterns for you to choose from while customizing your item.
$29
$27
.50
The joke Mother's Day design under a heat-sensitive coating in matte black. The behaviour is the same as the glossy version, hidden until filled, and the finish is flat rather than reflective. For a design that is mostly a line of text, that difference decides how well the joke actually reads.
Gloss is theatrical: it catches the light and announces itself as a special object before it does anything. Matte looks like an ordinary dark mug, which makes the reveal land harder, because nothing suggested there was anything to reveal. A joke works better when it is not preceded by an introduction, and matte is the ceramic equivalent of not smiling before the punchline.
A joke has to be read to work, and letterforms are judged by their edges. On a glossy body a bright moving highlight crosses those edges every time the mug is lifted, which is precisely where the eye is working. Matte scatters the light, so the ground stays even and the wording comes up with clean boundaries. The gain is marginal on a photograph and obvious on type.
Matte ceramic grips slightly where glaze slips, which most people prefer with a full hot mug, and it does not collect the finger marks that gloss shows around the handle. Since this design is bought to be used rather than kept on a shelf, those two points are noticed far more often than the finish is admired. At rest it gives no sign that anything is printed on it at all, which is also why it can sit in an office kitchen without starting a conversation.
The coating clears upward from the base over a few seconds rather than switching at once, so send a bright photograph with one clear subject. The same joke is available in glossy heat-reveal black, in plain white at three capacities, with a coloured handle, with a heart-shaped handle, and with thank-you wording. Only the uncoated white body is offered in a larger size, because the heat-sensitive layer is applied at a single capacity.
It goes in the microwave without trouble. In a dishwasher it belongs on the top rack. Washing it by hand keeps the colour brightest.
The picture is printed by sublimation. Colour Enhancement can be added for $1.99 per image. Hand washing keeps the print vivid for longer.
Made in USA
Every crystal is crafted in Chicago with care, precision, and premium materials.
Same-Day Shipping
Order before 2 PM CT for same-day shipping, other shipping options available at checkout.
30-Day Return
Shop with confidence knowing every order is backed by our 30-day return policy.
Still have questions?
Help CenterRequest a Callback
Leave us your number and we’ll get back to you ASAP!
Chat With Us
Our awesome customer service team is ready to help!
Request a Callback
Leave us your number and we’ll get back to you ASAP!
Chat With Us
Our awesome customer service team is ready to help!
How to Create Your Own Magic Coffee Mug
We create each custom magic photo mug using the latest in sublimation printing technology to ensure your favorite photos never peel or fade. Add your photo(s), align them just the way you like, and add text, then get ready to sip in style.
Looking for more creative custom gifts, keepsakes, and lifestyle goods? Check out our shop!