polymer mugs - first review!!!

[dj_doubler]

http://www.printerowners.co.uk/sublimat ... on-mug.htm

You can add or remove the puck from the drop down menu... looks like you have to order the sample pack with the puck

Anthony

[AdamB]

where do you get the metal puck from Adam? I dont see them at BMS - Martin?

cheers
Dave

see: http://www.printerowners.co.uk/sublimat ... on-mug.htm Dave - see the option button for the puck option

[Mugsman]

yes they need a puck or insert as they will cave in when pressed

[Fidget242]

We've also had fantastic results with these mugs, the kids love them! the inside printing is a fantastic idea and hope somebody comes up with a way to do this.

The thing I'm wondering is (and I'll give it a try on monday) is are you not able to use the aluminium water bottle as a slightly thinner puck? ie, put the image for the inside in the mug, then insert the water bottle?

I purchased some polymer mugs early last year from an ebay listing and as he didnt supply a puck, I improvised and used an aluminium water bottle - it worked fine for those ones. The mugs were slightly different though as it had Patent Pending USA on the bottom and they weren't as glossy or nicely finished, the bottle was slightly loose in the mug but it still pressed without distorting...

[AdamB]

We've also had fantastic results with these mugs, the kids love them! the inside printing is a fantastic idea and hope somebody comes up with a way to do this.

The thing I'm wondering is (and I'll give it a try on monday) is are you not able to use the aluminium water bottle as a slightly thinner puck? ie, put the image for the inside in the mug, then insert the water bottle?

I purchased some polymer mugs early last year from an ebay listing and as he didnt supply a puck, I improvised and used an aluminium water bottle - it worked fine for those ones. The mugs were slightly different though as it had Patent Pending USA on the bottom and they weren't as glossy or nicely finished, the bottle was slightly loose in the mug but it still pressed without distorting...

I have just added some image to the first post ............... but before I did I was excited to test the water bottle theory.

Unfortunatley (coincidcence) the water bottle seems to be the same width, if not slightly wider as it won't fit all the way down to the bottom (unlike the puck that fits snuggly and all the way to the bottom as shown in the images above).

[Justin]

Excellent review Images look incredibly vibrant. Have you tried a full wrap yet? By the looks of the mugs you'd possibly need to leave a small gap at the top?

[AdamB]

Excellent review Images look incredibly vibrant. Have you tried a full wrap yet? By the looks of the mugs you'd possibly need to leave a small gap at the top?

Thanks Justin

Not tried a full wrap yet but there's no reason why it shouldn't work as Martin said he had done some on late last week and was going to upload images on Monday. If I get time I will do a full wrap one .................... but it may have to wait until I get some more in (I have sold the ones I have left and the cash will go towards another box).

[Paul]

some blody good pics you snaped there adam! All explained very well! I think you should test more stuff for us!
regards to logo at the bottom of the mug yes it is sun fly logo. good to know Martin is dealing with them.Now lets hope we can see some plates here in the uk

[Justin]

Is the bottom of the mug flat? What size/position is the logo? The old "Can we print on the base" springs to mind!

[boristrump]

anyone try just with mug wrap and oven?
if so what the temp and time for halogen oven?
please give info on temp and time s i might try one but need to know the temp&time thing btw is it true you can sub inside the polymer mug as well?