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BR-146 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

BR-146 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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BR-146 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

This design renders a Brazilian federal highway shield, the BR-146 route marker, as a crisp black-and-white road sign.

Visual Elements & Composition

Black and white make up the entire palette, with white covering roughly four-fifths of the field and black taking the rest. The shield sits centred and dominates the composition: a rounded top tapering to a notched bottom point, framed by a double-outlined border. Inside, the letters BR sit above the numerals 146, set in bold, flat vector forms with no shading or texture. Nothing competes with the marker, so the sign reads at a glance.

Meaning & Symbolism

Brazil's federal highways carry route designations like BR-146, and the shield is the emblem that identifies a road on the map and along the way. The design treats that signage as a subject in its own right, celebrating road networks, travel and the way a single numbered route threads through a country. The modern flat style and neutral mood keep the focus on the sign itself as a navigational marker rather than on any decoration.

Made for Hands Around a Morning Cup

A mug is turned in the hand, so the shield moves into view as you rotate it, the border and numerals passing across your line of sight in sequence. The design is a clean, legible wrap that suits a curved surface and reads well from the side of the cup. Its heat-reactive reveal adds a second layer: the faint outline of the sign surfaces as a hot drink warms the mug, turning a routine coffee into a small moment of route-finding.

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Color-changing ceramic mugs with a glossy finish, black exterior, and white interior. Available in one size: 11 oz (≈330 ml). Heat-reactive coating reveals your custom design when filled with hot liquid. BPA- and lead-free, with a comfortable C-handle.

This mug brings a playful twist to the daily coffee or tea ritual. At room temperature, it looks like a simple black mug with a glossy finish. But add a hot beverage, and your chosen design fades into view, showing vivid colors against the white interior.

The ceramic body is durable enough for repeated use, while the C-shaped handle balances comfort and grip. Printing uses sublimation techniques that fuse color into the heat-reactive surface for crisp results when the design appears.

  • Material: ceramic with glossy black exterior and white interior.
  • Size: one standard size, 11 oz (≈330 ml).
  • Finish: glossy glaze with heat-sensitive surface.
  • Printing: sublimation process produces crisp, vibrant colors.
  • Safety: BPA-free and lead-free, suitable for everyday drinks.
  • Effect: design is faintly visible when cold, fully revealed when hot.

Perfect as a novelty gift or a fun personal mug, the heat-reactive design makes coffee breaks more engaging. It works well for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or hot chocolate.

  1. Daily routine: fill with any hot beverage to reveal your chosen artwork.
  2. Gifting: the “magic” reveal makes it a memorable present for birthdays, holidays, or office exchanges.
  3. Office use: sparks conversation while still being practical for everyday drinks.

Note: for best results, avoid designs that rely heavily on deep black backgrounds, as they may blend with the mug’s surface when cold.

Unlike standard mugs, color-changing mugs require gentler care to preserve the heat-reactive coating. Hand-wash only — avoid the dishwasher and abrasive scrubbers, which can damage the finish and reduce the effect.

The mug is safe for short microwave use when heating liquids, but repeated high-heat cycles may shorten the lifespan of the coating. Always allow the mug to cool before washing.

Available in one classic size: 11 oz (approximately 330 ml). It’s large enough for most standard coffee makers and fits comfortably in most cabinets.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz
Height (in) 3.78
Diameter (in) 3.23
Diameter w/ handle (in) 4.76

Note: measurements are approximate; slight variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances.