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CR RNT 404 (Costa Rica) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

CR RNT 404 (Costa Rica) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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CR RNT 404 (Costa Rica) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

The CR RNT 404 design presents Costa Rica as a bold, straightforward road-sign graphic, with its country identity stated plainly in the artwork.

Visual Elements & Composition

The composition is built around clean, legible lettering. The name Costa Rica and the designation CR RNT 404 carry the piece, so the text does the work that a scene or landscape would otherwise do. Nothing competes with it. The layout is simple and direct, with the title elements arranged to be read at a glance, the way a route marker is read from a moving vehicle.

Meaning & Symbolism

The letters CR are the internationally recognised code for Costa Rica, so the designation anchors the artwork to a specific place rather than a general idea of travel. The "RNT" and numeral 404 read as a route-style identifier, the kind of reference that marks a road on a map. Together they turn a country into a waypoint. The theme set is geography, travel and location, and the design leans into all three by treating the country as a destination you can point to.

Turning the Road Sign in Hand

A mug is held close and turned in the hand, so the design is experienced as a band that rotates past the eye with every sip. The sign reads in sequence as the cup moves, which suits a graphic built on a few bold elements. It is a fitting piece for anyone who keeps a map of the places they have been, and for a morning cup that might as well be the first leg of a journey.

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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.