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Flag of Washington, Maine - Color Changing Mug 11oz

Flag of Washington, Maine - Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Flag of Washington, Maine - Color Morphing Mug Design

This is the official flag of the Town of Washington, Maine, a compact emblem of red, white, and dark blue that carries a good deal of local history in a small space.

Visual Elements & Composition

A solid red panel runs down the hoist side, balanced against a white field that fills the rest of the design. A dark blue zig-zag cuts across the white, and on that white sit three red stars and two red bars. The palette echoes the United States flag, so the design reads as patriotic at a glance, but the arrangement is entirely its own. Nothing is decorative for the sake of it; every shape has a job.

Meaning & Symbolism

The red hoist panel honours the "Red Paint People," the early Indigenous inhabitants of the region, who mined local red ocher. The dark blue zig-zag stands for the town's rivers and streams. The three stars and two bars are taken from the shield in George Washington's coat of arms, a nod to the town's namesake. David Boice Martucci designed the flag in 1979, and it was officially adopted on March 30, 1984.

Built for the Hand

A mug is turned in the hand and seen from every angle, so this flag works as a sequence rather than a single view. The stars and bars sit where the eye lands first, and the zig-zag carries it around the curve. The design also has a hidden side: it stays faint while the mug is cold and comes up as warm coffee or tea goes in, so the emblem arrives gradually, the way a good story does.

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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.