Getting Started With Custom Mug Printing

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There are many reasons why anyone would want to customize mugs. Whether it is for a friend, advertising purposes, your business, or simply for yourself, you can follow the same steps. You’ll have to consider factors like color, creative design, and the size of the mug. Once you get the hang of it, you can make beautiful, customized mugs in no time. If you live in Singapore, you’ll find that mug printing is quite popular when it comes to gift-giving. Yet, there’s also a competitive market you need to look out for.  If you want to make your own mug business instead of buying them, or prefer DIY methods, here are some tips on where to start:

High-Quality Mugs

You have to prepare all your equipment beforehand, and you can’t start without the most important tool in this process. Consider buying mugs of high quality. Whether it is black, white, or gray, the mug should be plain to get the best results. Creating your own Personalized Customized Mugs can be achieved when you get durable mugs that can withstand years of use, dishwashers, and regular washing. The coating should be good for printing as well. After you pick the perfect one, you can buy the mug bulk, as sellers will usually offer you a discount.

Dye Sublimation

Just like you need mugs of the highest quality and durability, the inks you use for your designs should be durable as well. This is why you should use dye sublimation inks, which can penetrate the surface of the mug with the aid of heat. So no matter how many times you wash it or put it in your microwave, the ink on your mug will not fade. 

Pick Your Designs

This is the fun part of the whole custom cups printing process, and it’s probably why you want to customize your mugs in the first place. You can simply search for the designs you want on your mug, and maybe crop out any details you don’t want. If you want to start from scratch, make your own designs on specialized software like Adobe Photoshop or Adobe In-Design.

Printing Process

For this step, you will have to use a sublimation print along with your ink. After you’ve prepared the designs that you’re going to print, customize the size of the design so it fits the mug you’re going to print it on, then press print and you’re done! Don’t use normal paper, as the ink won’t stick to it. Instead, you can use a special sublimation paper that will do the job. After that, tape the inside of the design onto the mug and make sure that it is placed correctly. 

When it comes to pressing, which is the last step of the printing process, you have two options: either you simply use a clothing iron, or you can purchase a heat pressing machine for mugs. However, this machine can be quite expensive, so you can have a print shop to make your prints for a small cost.

Custom-print businesses can be very lucrative, especially in Singapore. It’s a good idea to employ your skills in designing, and have an extra source of income. That’s why a lot of people have started this type of business in Singapore, and you can too. Sure, the internet is flowing with beautiful, colorful designs, but why not customize your own designs, and unleash your creativity?

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