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#*Mugs with a bumpy or rough surface may be difficult to attach an image to. | #*Mugs with a bumpy or rough surface may be difficult to attach an image to. | ||
#*Mugs with unusual shapes can warp an image. | #*Mugs with unusual shapes can warp an image. | ||
| − | #Find a photo to use. Once you've selected a mug that you want to customize, you can pick out one of your favorite photos to use. You can choose any photo you'd like to print out and apply to your mug. Have fun picking out a picture that you think would be a good fit.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KpnpaIKkgY</ref> | + | #Find a photo to use. Once you've selected a mug that you want to customize, you can pick out one of your favorite photos to use. You can choose any photo you'd like to print out and apply to your mug. Have fun picking out a picture that you think would be a good fit.<ref name="rf1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KpnpaIKkgY</ref> |
#*It's likely that your photo will need to be in a digital format to allow for easy printing. | #*It's likely that your photo will need to be in a digital format to allow for easy printing. | ||
#*Your photo will need to be printed out. | #*Your photo will need to be printed out. | ||
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#*Before you print, most printers will give you a “print preview”. This will likely tell you the dimensions of the printed image. | #*Before you print, most printers will give you a “print preview”. This will likely tell you the dimensions of the printed image. | ||
#*If the image is too large or small, you will have to resize the image. | #*If the image is too large or small, you will have to resize the image. | ||
| − | #Print the photo using transfer paper. Now that you have an image ready to print, you should load up your printer with transfer paper. Transfer paper is special printing paper that will allow you to permanently stick the image onto your mug. Make sure your printer is loaded with transfer paper and not regular paper before printing.<ref | + | #Print the photo using transfer paper. Now that you have an image ready to print, you should load up your printer with transfer paper. Transfer paper is special printing paper that will allow you to permanently stick the image onto your mug. Make sure your printer is loaded with transfer paper and not regular paper before printing.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Transfer paper can be easily purchased on-line. | #*Transfer paper can be easily purchased on-line. | ||
#*Large chain stores will likely have transfer paper in stock. Check in the craft or printing paper sections. | #*Large chain stores will likely have transfer paper in stock. Check in the craft or printing paper sections. | ||
| − | #Spray the paper with clear acrylic coating. Some transfer printing papers are already coated with an outside seal. However, if your transfer paper is not, you will need to apply a clear acrylic coat to the image once it has been printed. This will help make the image last longer and will make your mug dishwasher safe.<ref | + | #Spray the paper with clear acrylic coating. Some transfer printing papers are already coated with an outside seal. However, if your transfer paper is not, you will need to apply a clear acrylic coat to the image once it has been printed. This will help make the image last longer and will make your mug dishwasher safe.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*You can find clear acrylic coating in most hardware or home improvement stores. | #*You can find clear acrylic coating in most hardware or home improvement stores. | ||
#*Large chain stores will likely carry acrylic coating. | #*Large chain stores will likely carry acrylic coating. | ||
#*Make sure you fully coat the entire image you are using. | #*Make sure you fully coat the entire image you are using. | ||
#*Allow the coating plenty of time to dry before continuing. The amount of time it takes for your acrylic coating to dry will vary depending on the type you've used. Some take only a few minutes, while others take hours. | #*Allow the coating plenty of time to dry before continuing. The amount of time it takes for your acrylic coating to dry will vary depending on the type you've used. Some take only a few minutes, while others take hours. | ||
| − | #Cut the image out and soak it in water. After your coating has dried, you can cut the image out, trimming away the rest of the paper sheet. Once the image is the size and shape you want, you will need to soak it in water for a few minutes. This will prepare the image for application to the mug. <ref | + | #Cut the image out and soak it in water. After your coating has dried, you can cut the image out, trimming away the rest of the paper sheet. Once the image is the size and shape you want, you will need to soak it in water for a few minutes. This will prepare the image for application to the mug. <ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Fill a small bowl up with water. | #*Fill a small bowl up with water. | ||
#*Put the images you want to apply into the water after you've cut them out. | #*Put the images you want to apply into the water after you've cut them out. | ||
#*Make sure the images are fully submerged. | #*Make sure the images are fully submerged. | ||
#*The images will need to soak for around one minute before you can apply them to the mug. | #*The images will need to soak for around one minute before you can apply them to the mug. | ||
| − | #Apply the image and let it dry. Once your image has soaked in water, it is ready to be applied to the mug. Take the image out of the water, remove any backing from the paper, and stick it on the mug. You can make some adjustments to the positioning of the image before it dries, so don't worry about getting it perfect at first.<ref | + | #Apply the image and let it dry. Once your image has soaked in water, it is ready to be applied to the mug. Take the image out of the water, remove any backing from the paper, and stick it on the mug. You can make some adjustments to the positioning of the image before it dries, so don't worry about getting it perfect at first.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Once you have the image where you want it, allow it plenty of time to dry. | #*Once you have the image where you want it, allow it plenty of time to dry. | ||
#*Some images will take longer to dry than others, depending on the type of transfer paper you used. | #*Some images will take longer to dry than others, depending on the type of transfer paper you used. | ||
#*Read the instructions on your transfer paper to learn exactly how long your mug needs to dry. | #*Read the instructions on your transfer paper to learn exactly how long your mug needs to dry. | ||
| − | #Wash the mug. After the image has dried in place, you'll want to wash the mug before using it. This will clean away any residue from the application process. Once your mug is clean, you can start using it and enjoying your newly decorated mug.<ref | + | #Wash the mug. After the image has dried in place, you'll want to wash the mug before using it. This will clean away any residue from the application process. Once your mug is clean, you can start using it and enjoying your newly decorated mug.<ref name="rf1" /> |
===Ordering a Photo Mug=== | ===Ordering a Photo Mug=== | ||
#Compare prices. There are many services that will print images on mugs for you to enjoy. However, not all of them offer similar prices. You may find that some services will cost less than others. Take some time to compare the quality and price of different printing services before choosing one. | #Compare prices. There are many services that will print images on mugs for you to enjoy. However, not all of them offer similar prices. You may find that some services will cost less than others. Take some time to compare the quality and price of different printing services before choosing one. | ||
