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Soyuz TMA-18 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

Soyuz TMA-18 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

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Soyuz TMA-18 - Black Mug Design

This is a flat vector mission patch showing the Soyuz TMA-18 spacecraft and the three crew who flew it.

Visual Elements & Composition

Deep blue fills most of the artwork, with white, red and a touch of grey picking out the detail. The whole scene sits inside a rounded rectangle, the familiar shape of a mission patch, so it reads as one contained emblem. Three astronauts in spacesuits take the foreground, with the Soyuz spacecraft alongside them and Planet Earth below. The Russian and American flags are set into the composition, a pairing that matches the crew. Lettering runs through the piece: СОЮЗ, TMA 18, and the names СКВОРЦОВ, КОРНИЕНКО and CALDWELL-DYSON.

Meaning & Symbolism

The mission designation is the heart of the piece. TMA-18 names a specific Soyuz flight to the International Space Station, and the design treats that number as a story about the crew, the craft and the planet they orbit. A Russian and American crew reflects the international partnership that has kept people working in low Earth orbit for decades. The clean modern style and patch format echo the emblems crews have traditionally designed for their own flights, so the artwork feels commemorative rather than decorative.

Made for a Mug You Turn in Your Hands

A mug is held close and turned slowly, so the patch never appears all at once. The rounded rectangle wraps around the curve, and as you rotate the cup, the astronauts drift into view, then the spacecraft, then Earth. Cupped in both hands with your morning coffee, it becomes a small private view of orbit. Give it to someone who followed a launch countdown, or who likes their space history with something hot on the side.

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Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.

These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.

They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.

  • Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
  • Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
  • Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
  • Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
  • Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.

These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.

Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.

These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.

Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.

Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.

Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz 15 oz
Height (in) 3.86 4.72
Diameter (in) 3.35 3.35
Diameter with handle (in) 4.72 5.12

Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.