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  • Jacob van Walscapelle (1644-1727) A garland of flowers and fruit with a snail and butterflies - Oil on C-0 - Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Jacob van Walscapelle (1644-1727) A garland of flowers and fruit with a snail and butterflies - Oil on C-0 - Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Jacob van Walscapelle (1644-1727) A garland of flowers and fruit with a snail and butterflies - Oil on C-0 - Color Changing Mug 11oz

Jacob van Walscapelle (1644-1727) A garland of flowers and fruit with a snail and butterflies - Oil on C-0 - Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Jacob van Walscapelle (1644-1727) A garland of flowers and fruit with a snail and butterflies - Color Morphing Mug Design

A dense garland of blossoms and ripe fruit hangs across a dark ground, with a snail and a pair of butterflies settled among the blooms.

Visual Elements & Composition

The garland fills the centre of the picture and dominates it. Flowers of many kinds crowd together, their heads turned in every direction, while the fruit sits heavy and round among them. The palette is rich and naturalistic, built on deep, shadowed tones that give way to vibrant highlights on petals and skins. The snail and butterflies are small, but they are placed where the eye lands next, so the scene feels lived in rather than arranged for display.

Meaning & Symbolism

Van Walscapelle painted in the Dutch still life tradition of the seventeenth century, when flowers and fruit were prized for their abundance and their brevity. Fruit signals plenty, while blossoms that will soon fade carry the quieter reminder that all of it is passing. The butterflies reinforce that message, since their short, bright lives have long stood for transience. The snail, slow and patient, offers a counterweight, a reminder that small, unhurried things also endure. Together the elements speak of nature, abundance and the delicacy of life.

Made for the Hand

A garland is a shape that wants to be turned. On a mug, the flowers and fruit travel around the curve, so the composition is read in pieces, one bloom at a time, as you rotate the cup in your hands. The butterflies and snail become the small discoveries you make on the way round. It is a painting best experienced close and slowly, which suits a cup you hold each morning.

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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.