Printing on bottom of mugs

[James990]

Hi,

I have been asked to print on the bottom of the mugs, but can't seem to find anything anywhere that will do it.

Have seen on eBay someone who has offered mugs with printed bottoms, but can't seem to fond any machines to do it?

Any suggestions!

James

[Paul]

this was asked man times and ppl come up with all sorts of ideas. waterproof decals, stamps etc... there is no machine that can to that on the market. I think you could use your plate press.

one think is that ou need to find mugs that are coated on the bottom. most of them are coated only on sides.

[James990]

I have a plate press, but can't get it to go up far enough to get a mug underneath it!

James

[John G]

Just tried on a swing away flat bed heat press - there doesn't seem to be any sublimation coating whatsoever on the bottom of BMS mugs as there wasn't even a faint print left after 190/190 with 2 sheets of silicon. Maybe Martin can confirm whether there is a coating on the bottom of the mugs or not.

Cheers John

[Paul]

i have all in one press and i can take base off. so my mug will go underneath... but as i said... its the job to find coated mug :)

[steve 1]

can you buy the coating paul for the mugs or anything else for that matter

[Paul]

i know Coralgraph are selling coating that some members had good luck with it.. but i never tried it tho

[JHP]

Listawood offer the service of printing on the base of mugs using a Pad printer.
I was quoted £25 set up fee and then 10p/Colour per mug + V.A.T a little while ago.
Give them a ring or email.

[steve 1]

can you coat most things paul providing it will take the heat and the pressure from pressing

[Paul]

i belive so. but as i said. never tried myself...

[viccar]

I have seen those as well,
i did wonder if they were vinyl (seen glasses with vinyl on) but it does say they are printed.

[bms]

Just tried on a swing away flat bed heat press - there doesn't seem to be any sublimation coating whatsoever on the bottom of BMS mugs as there wasn't even a faint print left after 190/190 with 2 sheets of silicon. Maybe Martin can confirm whether there is a coating on the bottom of the mugs or not.

Cheers John

There may be over spray but they aren't specifically coated. There were a couple of members here that did the solvent stickers from memory, but this may help:
http://www.dyesubforum.co.uk/vbforum/showthread.php?650-Sticky-Labels-for-your-mug-bases

[RogerC]

There may be over spray but they aren't specifically coated. There were a couple of members here that did the solvent stickers from memory,


I can offer eco solvent ink printed decals/stickers (call them what you will) on clear or white vinyl to forum members if it helps. Full colour printed on a Versacamm.

[viccar]

Do you mean these mugs?


Contents may offend

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Surprise-IM-A-TWAT-Mug-Novelty-Fun-Office-Gift-Secret-Santa-Joke-Rude-Mugs-/251220172318?pt=UK_HG_Crockery_RL&hash=item3a7de39e1e

[gorgall2]

I think those could be done with a pad printer.

[James990]

Yep, these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Surprise-I...item3a7de39e1e (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Surprise-IM-A-TWAT-Mug-Novelty-Fun-Office-Gift-Secret-Santa-Joke-Rude-Mugs-/251220172318?pt=UK_HG_Crockery_RL&hash=item3a7de39e1e)) are the ones, so how are they doing it then?

[mrs maggot]

As Gorgall says probably with a pad printer

[James990]

Sorry for my ignorance, but what is a pad printer, please? Where does one get one from, and how much are they?

[mrs maggot]

James, just google pad printing, and you will find thousands of entries, close to the top will be you tube videos explaining the process, and further down equipment sellers, but its not something cheap as such - but google and you will find