- How does the magic photo mug work?
- The mug is coated black. When you pour in a hot drink, the heat makes the coating clear and your printed photo shows through. It goes back to black as the mug cools.
- Is it dishwasher safe?
- The mug is ceramic and microwave safe, but the heat-reveal coating is the fragile part. Hand washing in warm water keeps the effect working longer than repeated dishwasher cycles.
- What photo should I upload?
- Choose a sharp, well-lit photo with the subject centered and some space around it. The print area wraps the mug, so faces near the edges can get cut off.
- How big is the mug?
- It holds 11 oz, stands 3.7 inches high and measures 8 cm across. That is a standard coffee mug size.
- Can I put it in the microwave?
- Yes. The ceramic body is microwave safe, and heat is what triggers the photo to appear. Avoid boiling liquids right to the rim.
- Will the photo fade over time?
- The print itself is fairly stable, but the reveal coating dulls with heavy use and hot washing. Treat it as a keepsake rather than an everyday mug for years.
- Where is the Magic Photo Mug cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $6.99, 59% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Magic Photo Mug?
- 7 stores we checked sell it, including IdeaStage Promotions, Gifts.com, Personalization Mall, Snapfish, Gifts For Family Online.