Mugs - faded bottom edge.

[Chris-P-Midlands]

Hi All,

I know this subject has been done to death, but i cant find anything recent. I am looking for suggestions/help with my mugs having a 'faded' bottom edge.

I'm not a newbie, I have been sublimating for around 5 years now.

I am using:
110z mugs fom Signzworld
Epson L382 series printer
Inks & paper from City ink express
ICC profile from City ink express
Pixmax stand alone mug press (new element)

I am aware of mugs not being straight, but haven't checked for this on this batch yet (1st job in the workshop this morning)
I have altered settings: time, heat & pressure in the press.

The issue is with a full wrap image, and I work to 8.5cm high, 20cm wide. Its the bottom that is the issue, faded on at least 5mil to a centimetre around the bottom.
Where it does print well, it is nice & vibrant, & sharp edges, (top & sides)

This is an issue that I have had come & go over the years. Is it different mug batches?

Any suggestions please? I am looking a possible new mug supplier and would love a sample or 2 to test. I have always found Signzworld mugs ok, and a decent price. I dont mind paying a bit more to solve he issue, But punters are reluctant to pay more than £5 or£6 for a mug, so keeping my costs down is essential.

Any suggestions gratefully taken on board,

Thx all

[Mrteajunkie]

Sounding like a broken here but mdp supplies mugs are perfect.
I really shouldn’t jinx it but I haven’t had a single faded mug yet.

Maybe it’s to do with the pressure I use too? but I’m well happy with them.
As for your £5-£6 for a mug I charge £8.99 eBay and £9.99 Etsy and no complaints.
mugs literally fly out the door and if you sell cheap people will look and think “cheap crap”

Buy a decent quality mug and raise the price a little

[Chris-P-Midlands]

Thanks for thr reply,

I'll look up MDP now, i keep seeing thier name crop up.

[leehilton90]

Just out of interest Chris did you find a solution? I am using the same mugs and same paper.

Thanks for thr reply,

I'll look up MDP now, i keep seeing thier name crop up.

[Daninho]

Maybe it’s to do with the pressure I use too? but I’m well happy with them.
As for your £5-£6 for a mug I charge £8.99 eBay and £9.99 Etsy and no complaints.
mugs literally fly out the door and if you sell cheap people will look and think “cheap crap”

Buy a decent quality mug and raise the price a little

Wow, i never knew that you can actually earn money with mugs, i just do it as a hobby. The reason i am saying this is that i see alot of online shops that offer mugs with duraglaze for 2.99 Euro. With thos insane prices you can not earn much, at least here in germany.

[Iby]

Newbie here
Dino Galaxy Press
Orca Coating 11oz Mugs
printer Epson et 2750

Im new to printing and I am having all sorts of issues. Mainly Faded bottom and edges (near the handle) I have tried pre-heat 110 degrees at 240 seconds then press at 180 for 180 seconds and I am having very poor results.

could anyone help?? I have reviewed recent posts and thats where I got the pre-heat strat from.

thank you!

[webtrekker]

Newbie here
Dino Galaxy Press
Orca Coating 11oz Mugs
printer Epson et 2750

Im new to printing and I am having all sorts of issues. Mainly Faded bottom and edges (near the handle) I have tried pre-heat 110 degrees at 240 seconds then press at 180 for 180 seconds and I am having very poor results.

could anyone help?? I have reviewed recent posts and thats where I got the pre-heat strat from.

thank you!

Maybe your mug press isn't giving out the temperarure it says on the display. Try pressing one at 200°C (as displayed) and see what happens. It's all trial and error I'm afraid, and note that, with a mug press (as opposed to an oven), it's often very difficult to get good prints near the handle and base due to the heat-sinking effects.

[Iby]

Thank you, Just done a print where I pre heated for 20 seconds at 110 degrees and nearly got the perfect effect. I thought I maybe and or possibly would be burning the print by doing 195 at 180-185 seconds. So guess you’re right i.e. trial and error.

will use a digital thermometer and try messing about with the heating element and pressure that’s applied while in the press.

other than that could I ask for some guidance please; Im using Illustrator. Any Sites I can go to to get a near perfect fit for the template? As I am wasting a whole page for one print currently.

again Thank You

[knightweb]

If you want a ready made mug layout template, have a look on Etsy, I've not used them myself, just seen them when browsing around, quick Etsy search below
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/7576888 ... ck=1&pro=1

[Iby]

Cheers ����