{"title":"White Patch Mugs","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite patch mugs put color on the outside of the mug and give your design a coated white panel to print on. Sublimation ink is transparent, so printing straight onto colored glaze muddies the artwork; the white patch keeps prints clean and accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e full color prints on the 7.5 x 3.3 in. white patch of our black mug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:720px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7ZVp5RRkA-0\" title=\"White Patch Full Color Mug Collection | Orca Coatings | Photo USA\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from 11 oz mugs in pink, blue, red and light blue with a decal white patch, and the 11 oz black mug with a white patch in screen print or decal versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your design inside the patch. Each case ships in a single color, with a one case minimum. See all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photousacorp.com\/collections\/color-accent-mugs\"\u003ecolor accent mugs\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photousacorp.com\/collections\/inner-handle-color-mugs\"\u003einner and handle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photousacorp.com\/collections\/rim-handle-color-mugs\"\u003erim and handle\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photousacorp.com\/collections\/two-tone-mugs\"\u003etwo tone\u003c\/a\u003e mugs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"11-oz-black-sublimation-ceramic-mug","title":"ORCA 11 oz. Black Sublimation Ceramic Mug Blanks - 36\/Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ORCA 11 oz black sublimation ceramic mug pairs a glossy black body with a white imprint patch, sold 36 per case in Decal or Screen Print versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSublimation ink is transparent and there is no white ink, so the coated patch is your printable window and a design outside it would vanish. Decal gives a glossier surface and sharper edge for photos. Screen Print sits flatter against the glaze for logos and text. Print shops and custom gift businesses reach for this black mug for in-memoriam gifts and band merch, and because it photographs well against white for online listings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonalized ceramic mugs commonly sell for $12 to $22; for example, selling memorial mugs at $15, one Screen Print case returns $540 against $96.28 in blanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 11 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 3.78 in tall, 3.23 in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress fit: straight wall, 3.23 in body diameter. Fits the Cricut Mug Press and the HTVRONT Auto Tumbler Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: lead and BPA-free ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSGS tested to 3,500 dishwasher cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKUs: 21145-1 Screen Print, 21146 Decal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen Print: $96.28 per case, about $2.67 each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal: $113.00 per case, about $3.14 each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprint area: 7.71 x 3.35 in. (W x H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho buys it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemorial and in-memoriam gift makers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridal party orders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand, gym and Halloween merch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it from Photo USA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith case pricing from $96.28, Photo USA is one of the best places to buy black patch mug blanks wholesale. The patch carries \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photousacorp.com\/blogs\/news\/redefining-the-sublimation-experience-with-orca-coatings\"\u003eORCA Coatings®\u003c\/a\u003e. We pack and ship most mug cases the same or next day from Fremont, CA and Kentucky. There is a one case minimum, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photousacorp.com\/blogs\/news\/how-many-sublimation-mugs-pay-off-a-case-wholesale-mug-roi-math\"\u003emug ROI guide\u003c\/a\u003e shows how fast a case pays back. Sourced and distributed by Photo USA Corp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCricut and Cricut Mug Press are trademarks of Cricut, Inc. HTVRONT is a trademark of its owner. Photo USA is not affiliated with either brand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why does this mug have a white patch?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Sublimation ink is transparent and there is no white ink, so a design on black glaze would vanish. The ORCA coated patch is your printable window, and the glossy black body photographs well against white for listings.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What are the size and print area?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It holds 11 oz, stands 3.78 in tall and is 3.23 in across. The imprint area is 7.71 x 3.35 in., or 2313 x 1005 pixels at 300 DPI, and nothing outside the patch will print.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where can I buy 11 oz black sublimation ceramic mug blanks in bulk?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Directly from Photo USA. Screen Print runs $96.28 per case of 36 (about $2.67 each) and Decal $113.00 (about $3.14 each), one case minimum. We pack most mug cases within 24 hours in Fremont, CA and Kentucky.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What press settings work?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Use a standard mug heat press or a craft mug press such as the Cricut Mug Press at 365 to 390°F (185 to 200°C) for 120 to 180 seconds, medium pressure, with the image mirrored and kept inside the patch. Test one mug first.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Who buys black patch mugs?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Memorial gift makers, bridal party sellers and band, gym or Halloween merch shops. Etsy shops, print-on-demand sellers and home crafters order the blanks by the case and sublimate them in house, since Photo USA sells blanks and does not offer print-on-demand fulfillment. We cover this in 11 oz vs 15 oz mugs: which size to stock. Branded drinkware tends to get kept: 87% of people in ASI's 2026 Ad Impressions Study said they would hold on to it.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it dishwasher and microwave safe?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes to both. In SGS testing, ORCA coated photo mugs withstood 3,500 cycles in a normal domestic dishwasher, about 10 years of use if washed every two days. The ORCA coating complies with California Proposition 65 and meets FDA food contact requirements.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much can one case earn?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Personalized ceramic mugs commonly sell for $12 to $22. Memorial mugs at $15 turn one Screen Print case into $540 against $96.28, roughly $12.33 over each blank.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Which holiday gifts suit a black mug?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Pet portrait mugs, in-memory Christmas gifts and white elephant joke mugs all stand out on the black body. To be listed for Black Friday (November 27, 2026) and Cyber Monday (November 30), order by mid November; early December is the cutoff for Christmas delivery.\"}}]}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"ORCA Coatings","offers":[{"title":"Screen Print \/ 36\/Case","offer_id":44639129632992,"sku":"21145-1","price":96.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Decal \/ 36\/Case","offer_id":44639129698528,"sku":"21146","price":113.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/5300\/7584\/files\/21146_11ozBlackMug-view-1.webp?v=1707431393"},{"product_id":"orca-11-oz-ceramic-mug-decal-white-patch","title":"ORCA 11 oz. Sublimation Ceramic Mug with Decal White Patch Blanks - Pink, Blue, Red, Light Blue - 36\/Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ORCA 11 oz colored mug with decal white patch gives you a bold Pink, Blue, Red or Light Blue body with a coated white patch for clean, accurate prints, 36 per case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinting straight onto colored glaze muddies artwork because sublimation ink is transparent, and only the patch is coated. Pink and red carry this style, while blue picks up around baby showers and graduations. The defined patch also makes layout predictable across a whole run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonalized ceramic mugs commonly sell for $12 to $22; for example, baby shower mugs at $18 turn one Blue case into $648 against $127.04 in blanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 11 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: lead and BPA-free ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint area: white decal patch only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoating: FDA food safe, UV resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSGS certified to 3,500 dishwasher cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKUs: 21203, 21199, 21200, 21202\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice: $127.04 to $128.40 per case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho buys it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby shower favors in pink or blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraduation gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValentine's and Christmas lines in red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCafés and hospitality brands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it from Photo USA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint shops and custom gift businesses reach for the patch mug when a customer wants a colored mug and a photo that stays true. Starting at $127.04 a case, about $3.53 each, Photo USA's case pricing makes it one of the best places to buy colored patch mug blanks. Patch mugs ship from Fremont, CA or Kentucky, usually within a day. One case minimum, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photousacorp.com\/blogs\/news\/which-color-mug-sells-to-which-buyer-team-colors-baby-showers-weddings-and-brand-merch-from-a-us-wholesale-supplier\"\u003ecolor mug buyer guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers baby showers and team colors. Sourced and distributed by Photo USA Corp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why a white patch on a colored mug?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"You get a bold Pink, Blue, Red or Light Blue body plus a coated white patch for clean, accurate prints. Sublimation ink is transparent, so printing straight onto colored glaze would muddy the artwork.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the size and print area?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is an 11 oz lead and BPA free ceramic mug, and only the white decal patch is printable.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where do I buy wholesale 11 oz sublimation ceramic mug with decal white patch blanks pink blue red light?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Photo USA sells them direct. Each case holds 36 mugs: Blue is $127.04 (about $3.53 each), Red and Light Blue are $127.40 (about $3.54), and Pink is $128.40 (about $3.57). Order as little as one case, and most orders ship within 24 hours from Fremont, CA and Kentucky.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What press settings work?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Press at 365 to 390°F (185 to 200°C) for 120 to 180 seconds at medium pressure with a mirrored image, and test one first. It works in a standard mug heat press or a craft mug press such as the Cricut Mug Press; see the time and temperature chart for more blanks.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Who is it made for?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Baby shower favor makers in pink or blue, graduation gift sellers, red Valentine's and Christmas lines, and cafés. Etsy and print-on-demand sellers stock it by the case and press each order themselves, as Photo USA provides blanks and not fulfillment. We cover this in 11 oz vs 15 oz mugs: which size to stock. ASI's 2026 Ad Impressions Study found 87% of people would keep a branded drinkware item, which is why it works for client and employee gifts.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it dishwasher and microwave safe?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, the ceramic mug is dishwasher and microwave safe. In SGS testing, ORCA coated photo mugs withstood 3,500 cycles in a normal domestic dishwasher, about 10 years of use if washed every two days. ORCA Coatings meet FDA food contact requirements and are compliant with California Proposition 65.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is a sample margin?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Personalized ceramic mugs commonly sell for $12 to $22. At $18 per baby shower mug, a Blue case of 36 brings in $648 against $127.04 in blanks.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How should I plan holiday orders?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Order by mid November to list before Black Friday (November 27, 2026) and Cyber Monday (November 30), and by early December for Christmas delivery. 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