Printing Bone China Mugs

[Justin]

I've never really done much china but customer requested a small run of 72 so happy to have a go :-) Balmoral 13oz.

Done a test print and noticed the image isn't as clear as on my usual ceramic mugs. I seem to remember this may be the case onto China but wanted to check if this was the case?

Otherwise it printed well despite the tapering at the bottom!

[Listawood]

Hi Justin

You do find with Bone China that the same image won't be quite as punchy as it would look on a white stoneware mug for example.

This is because the mug body itself is very thin and therefore quite translucent. As a result it doesn't provide such a dense white behind the colours you're printing which reduces their vibrancy slightly.

Also, the thinner body requires a slightly lower cycle time - but my guess is it's the density of the white you're noticing.

Alex.

[Justin]

Thanks Alex, not done them in a good few years but seemed to remember this was the case :-)

Much appreciated,
Justin