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Soyuz TM-23 (Soyuz Programme) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Soyuz TM-23 (Soyuz Programme) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Soyuz TM-23 - Color Morphing Mug Design

This design is a 1990s photograph of two cosmonauts beside a model of the Mir space station, with the Russian flag in view.

Visual Elements & Composition

Off-white covers almost half the image, giving the photograph a pale, documentary quality. Dark blue and black anchor the lower and outer areas, while crimson and bright blue appear in smaller accents, the flag's colours carrying the eye across the frame. The two male cosmonauts and the station model sit at the centre of the composition. The Cyrillic lettering МИР and РОССИЯ runs through the scene and names the station and the nation outright.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Soyuz TM-23 launched on 21 February 1996 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Its task was to carry a crew to Mir, Russia's main orbital laboratory at the time, and to support crew rotation and the research running aboard the station. The image honours that link. It shows a period when a continuous human presence in orbit depended on Soyuz ferries, and it recalls the engineering reliability of the TM series, which bridged earlier Soviet-era flights and the later TMA craft. The cosmonauts stand for the people who kept Mir working through that transitional decade.

Made for the Colour-Changing Mug

A mug is turned in the hand and seen from every side, so this photograph wraps around the cup rather than sitting on one face of it. The design is faint when the mug is cold and comes into focus as a hot drink is poured in, so the cosmonauts and the station appear gradually, the way a crew emerges from a hatch. Each morning the image resolves as the coffee warms the cup, which suits a story about a spacecraft that kept a station alive.

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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.