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Soyuz TM-13 (Soyuz Programme) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Soyuz TM-13 (Soyuz Programme) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Soyuz TM-13 - Color Morphing Mug Design

This design is a flat vector mission patch for the Soyuz TM-13 spaceflight, built on a clean white field with a bold diamond at its centre.

Visual Elements & Composition

White covers most of the artwork, with red, black and a touch of sky blue picking out the rest. A rectangular frame holds a diamond, and inside it sit a planet Earth, a spacecraft and a directional arrow. A Soviet flag appears among the emblems, and the lettering reads AUSTRO, MIR 91 and JCR. Together these details give the patch the look of 1990s mission insignia, and the flat vector treatment keeps every element crisp and easy to read at a glance.

Meaning & Symbolism

Mission patches were compact summaries of a crew's purpose and nationality. Here the Earth and spacecraft mark the journey out of the atmosphere, the arrow points onward, and the flag and lettering tie the flight to its international partnership. The Austromir 91 designation refers to the joint Austrian and Soviet crew that flew to the Mir space station aboard Soyuz TM-13, so the emblem records cooperation as much as engineering.

Made for a Mug You Hold Close

A mission patch is a small, deliberate object, and a mug suits it. You turn it in your hands and the artwork stays within view the whole time. The colour-changing surface adds a second chapter: with a cold mug the design is only faintly visible, and when a hot drink goes in, the patch emerges gradually, like a signal coming through. It's a cheeky way to start a morning with a piece of spaceflight history.

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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.