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Soyuz TM-34 (Soyuz Programme) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Soyuz TM-34 (Soyuz Programme) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Soyuz TM-34 - Color Morphing Mug Design

This design photographs the crew of the Soyuz TM-34 mission, three people in spacesuits, with their names printed beside them.

Visual Elements & Composition

White fills nearly half the frame, with blue taking about a fifth and red, green and black in smaller measures. The portraits of Mark Shuttleworth, Yuri Gidzenko and Roberto Vittori are labelled in print: M. SHUTTLEWORTH, YU. GIDZENKO, the Cyrillic Ю. ГИДЗЕНКО, and R. VITTORI. Flags and the word POCCH sit within the scene, so the text and the faces are read together, like a caption and its subject.

Meaning & Symbolism

TM-34 launched on April 25, 2002, carrying a crew of three to the International Space Station. It was a transport and crew rotation flight, and its mixed crew of Russian cosmonauts and an international astronaut stood for growing cooperation between Russia and other space agencies. The Soyuz-TM spacecraft was built for reliable ferrying to orbit and back, and while docked it often served as a lifeboat. TM-34 stayed at the station for several months, and the image honours that steady, shared work from the early ISS era.

On the Color Morphing Mug

A mug is turned in the hand and seen from every side, so the crew portrait wraps around the cup as you drink. The image stays faint while the mug is cold and comes up as hot coffee or tea is poured in, so the crew appears slowly, as if rising out of the dark. It makes a cheeky gift for anyone who measures their mornings in coffee and space history, and the reveal does the rest.

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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.