ORCA 11 oz. Color Changing Sublimation Ceramic Mug Blanks - Black - 36/Case
Product Type:
Color Changing Mugs
Product Details
xThe ORCA 11 oz color changing mug looks solid at room temperature and reveals your printed image when hot liquid is poured in, then hides it again as it cools. It comes in Black, Matte Black and Blue, 36 per case.
Bright, high-contrast images work best: faces, pets and bold graphics on light backgrounds. Dark photos get lost even when fully revealed. Matte Black shows fewer fingerprints and sells better at higher price points.
Personalized ceramic mugs commonly sell for $12 to $22; for example, reveal mugs at $20 turn one Matte Black case into $720 against $110.48 in blanks.
Specs at a glance
- Capacity: 11 oz
- Size: 3.78 in tall, 3.23 in diameter
- Wrap area: 8.43 in wide, 3.82 in high
- Care: hand wash only
- SKUs: 21150 Black, 21156 Matte Black, 21151 Blue
- Price: $110.48 to $129.92 per case
- About $3.07 to $3.61 each
- Imprint area: 8.46 x 3.63 in. (W x H)
Who buys it
- Craft fair sellers who demo live
- Novelty gift shops
- Halloween and surprise reveal gifts
Why buy it from Photo USA
Print shops and custom gift businesses reach for this mug as a live demo: bring a thermos to a craft fair and reveal it in front of people, which converts better than any photo. Matte Black starts at $110.48 a case, so Photo USA is one of the best places to buy color changing mug blanks wholesale. Coated with ORCA Coatings®, these ship within 24 hours for most orders. One case minimum. Our wholesale Halloween blanks guide covers color changing mugs for October. Sourced and distributed by Photo USA Corp.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| SKU | 21150 |
| Height | 3.78 in |
| Diameter | ø3.23 in |
| Color | Black, |
| Volume | 11 fl oz |
| PKG/PCS | 36/units |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Coating brand | ORCA Coatings® |
| Decoration process | Dye Sublimation |
| Decoration location | Fremont ,CA |
| Manufacturer | Photo USA Electronic Graphic Inc. |
Shipping & Return
xShipping
Most orders ship within 24 hours from our Fremont, CA or Kentucky warehouse, whichever gets your order to you fastest. See our full Shipping Policy for delivery estimates, international restrictions, and weight-based rate details.
Returns
14-day return window from the date of delivery, on unused items in their original packaging. Contact us before sending anything back to get a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
If an item arrives damaged, incorrect, or not as described, we cover return shipping and there is no restocking fee. For returns due to a change of mind or an ordering error, return shipping is the customer’s responsibility, original shipping charges are non-refundable, and a 20% restocking fee applies.
See our full Refund Policy for details.
FAQ
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How does the color change work for the 11 oz. Color Changing Sublimation Ceramic Mug - Black?
The exterior reads solid at room temperature. Hot liquid makes the coating turn translucent and your printed image appears. It goes back as it cools.
What colors is it available in?
Black, Matte Black and Blue. Matte Black has a softer finish and shows fewer fingerprints, which sells better at higher price points.
What images work and which don't?
Bright, high-contrast images. Faces, pets, bold graphics on light backgrounds. Dark photos get lost against the base even when fully revealed. Test one before you commit artwork to a case.
Is the 11 oz. Color Changing Sublimation Ceramic Mug - Black dishwasher safe?
Hand wash. Dishwasher heat shortens the life of the heat-reactive layer faster than anything else.
Specs for the 11 oz. Color Changing Sublimation Ceramic Mug - Black?
11 oz., 3.78 in tall, 3.23 in diameter, 36 per case.
Do these sell year round?
They're a demo product. If you do craft fairs, bring a thermos and reveal it in front of people. It converts better in person than any photo can.
How much can I make selling color changing sublimation mugs?
Personalized ceramic mugs commonly sell for $12 to $22; matte Black costs about $3.07, so for example at $20 per reveal mug a case of 36 returns $720, or $609.52 over the $110.48 case cost.
Is a color changing mug good for craft fair vendors?
Yes, it is the best fit. Bring a thermos and reveal the image in front of people, which converts better than any photo.
Where is the best place to buy color changing mug blanks in bulk?
Photo USA sells them at $110.48 to $129.92 per case of 36, about $3.07 to $3.61 each, one case minimum, with 24 hour shipping from Fremont, CA and Kentucky.
What temperature and time should I press a color changing mug at?
We recommend 365 to 390°F (185 to 200°C) for 120 to 180 seconds in a mug press, medium pressure, image mirrored. Test one before committing artwork to a case. See our time and temperature chart.
How do I order color changing mugs and how fast will they arrive?
Choose Black, Matte Black or Blue, add a case to your cart, and it ships within 24 hours. Contact us for multi-case pricing.
When should I order color changing mugs for Christmas?
Order by early November so you can test the reveal and list. The end of November is the latest that still gets mugs to customers before Christmas. We ship within 24 hours.
Which color changing mug designs sell best for the holidays?
Bright, high-contrast photos of faces and pets that make the reveal a surprise gift. Halloween designs sell in October.
What pregnancy and surprise reveal designs work on color changing mugs?
An ultrasound photo with a we're expecting line, a will you be my bridesmaid ask, a promoted to grandpa message, and a surprise trip announcement.
What Halloween and pet designs sell on color changing mugs?
A ghost that appears when the coffee is hot, a pet portrait reveal, a trick or treat family photo, and a haunted house design.
Do color changing mugs fit the Merrymaxxing trend for the 2026 holidays?
Yes. Merrymaxxing, the playful and over the top holiday style, favors surprises, and a hidden image that appears with hot cocoa fits it well. Try a Santa reveal mug, a gift exchange mug with a hidden name, or a pet photo that appears.
Can I sell color changing mugs on TikTok Shop?
Yes, it is one of the best products for it, because the reveal is the video. Pour hot water on camera and let the photo appear, add a name or photo upload field at checkout, bundle a mug with cocoa, and list by early November for Christmas.
What size should my artwork be for the 11 oz. Color Changing Ceramic Mug, Black?
Set up your artwork at 2539 x 1088 pixels at 300 DPI, which is 8.46 x 3.63 inches (width x height). Keep text and faces slightly away from the edges. Photo USA sells the 11 oz. Color Changing Ceramic Mug, Black at $110.48 to $129.92 for a case of 36, with a one case minimum.
The exterior reads solid at room temperature. Hot liquid makes the coating turn translucent and your printed image appears. It goes back as it cools.
What colors is it available in?
Black, Matte Black and Blue. Matte Black has a softer finish and shows fewer fingerprints, which sells better at higher price points.
What images work and which don't?
Bright, high-contrast images. Faces, pets, bold graphics on light backgrounds. Dark photos get lost against the base even when fully revealed. Test one before you commit artwork to a case.
Is the 11 oz. Color Changing Sublimation Ceramic Mug - Black dishwasher safe?
Hand wash. Dishwasher heat shortens the life of the heat-reactive layer faster than anything else.
Specs for the 11 oz. Color Changing Sublimation Ceramic Mug - Black?
11 oz., 3.78 in tall, 3.23 in diameter, 36 per case.
Do these sell year round?
They're a demo product. If you do craft fairs, bring a thermos and reveal it in front of people. It converts better in person than any photo can.
How much can I make selling color changing sublimation mugs?
Personalized ceramic mugs commonly sell for $12 to $22; matte Black costs about $3.07, so for example at $20 per reveal mug a case of 36 returns $720, or $609.52 over the $110.48 case cost.
Is a color changing mug good for craft fair vendors?
Yes, it is the best fit. Bring a thermos and reveal the image in front of people, which converts better than any photo.
Where is the best place to buy color changing mug blanks in bulk?
Photo USA sells them at $110.48 to $129.92 per case of 36, about $3.07 to $3.61 each, one case minimum, with 24 hour shipping from Fremont, CA and Kentucky.
What temperature and time should I press a color changing mug at?
We recommend 365 to 390°F (185 to 200°C) for 120 to 180 seconds in a mug press, medium pressure, image mirrored. Test one before committing artwork to a case. See our time and temperature chart.
How do I order color changing mugs and how fast will they arrive?
Choose Black, Matte Black or Blue, add a case to your cart, and it ships within 24 hours. Contact us for multi-case pricing.
When should I order color changing mugs for Christmas?
Order by early November so you can test the reveal and list. The end of November is the latest that still gets mugs to customers before Christmas. We ship within 24 hours.
Which color changing mug designs sell best for the holidays?
Bright, high-contrast photos of faces and pets that make the reveal a surprise gift. Halloween designs sell in October.
What pregnancy and surprise reveal designs work on color changing mugs?
An ultrasound photo with a we're expecting line, a will you be my bridesmaid ask, a promoted to grandpa message, and a surprise trip announcement.
What Halloween and pet designs sell on color changing mugs?
A ghost that appears when the coffee is hot, a pet portrait reveal, a trick or treat family photo, and a haunted house design.
Do color changing mugs fit the Merrymaxxing trend for the 2026 holidays?
Yes. Merrymaxxing, the playful and over the top holiday style, favors surprises, and a hidden image that appears with hot cocoa fits it well. Try a Santa reveal mug, a gift exchange mug with a hidden name, or a pet photo that appears.
Can I sell color changing mugs on TikTok Shop?
Yes, it is one of the best products for it, because the reveal is the video. Pour hot water on camera and let the photo appear, add a name or photo upload field at checkout, bundle a mug with cocoa, and list by early November for Christmas.
What size should my artwork be for the 11 oz. Color Changing Ceramic Mug, Black?
Set up your artwork at 2539 x 1088 pixels at 300 DPI, which is 8.46 x 3.63 inches (width x height). Keep text and faces slightly away from the edges. Photo USA sells the 11 oz. Color Changing Ceramic Mug, Black at $110.48 to $129.92 for a case of 36, with a one case minimum.
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