cooking time + temp / longevity of print

[Maggie]

I am perhaps totally over thinking but if I am getting the same results with a

shorter cooking time and higher temperature
as longer cooking time and lower temperature

Is there any advantage over what combination to go with?

To try and explain my gibbering...would the print on a mug that is cooked for a longer time...have more time for the ink to be absorbed in the coating, soooooooooooo would last longer before the print begins to fade?

[logobear]

I cannot think that cooking time will effect print life, BUT the quality of your mugs will. I have some ORCA printed 5 years ago still look brand new. I would go for a middle time/temp. Too hot and you risk thermal shock, and the mugs will take longer to reach cooking temp anyhow. The element has a power rating, and can only pump so may watts into the mug anyhow, if you work in a permanantly warm space then mugs will be of consistant temp before start, so you can probably get away with a higher temp to cook, but if your place gets cold at night, probably advisable to go for cooler and longer to ensure more consistance through to day, month and year..
Also cooler mugs less likely to pop a handle !

[Maggie]

Thanks so much logobear

[JMugs]

Now I do remember reading somewhere that longer was better than higher....I vaguely remember it was an American site referring to chromalux outdoors.....now where to find it is the question!

Jannners