Monday, July 28, 2014

Some Dreams Do Come True - Cinderella


This is another in a line of Magic Mugs purchased in retail.  The design shows a pumpkin and a row of mice beneath a sliver of moon in a starry sky.  Below is the phrase "Some Dreams do Come True."

When hot liquid is added, the mice become a line of horses and the pumpkin changes to an egg shaped carriage much in the line of the story 'Cinderella.'

Also wonderful in this is that the box accompanies this in my collection.

DESIGN:  Full, 3+ Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail

Monday, July 21, 2014

Happy Birthday Cats

This is a whimsical mug from Color Magic Mugs created as a birthday greeting and gift all in one.  The mug shows the silhouettes of two cats holding banners which say "Happy Birthday".


When hot liquid is added, the two silhouettes clear to show a couple of painted porcelain cats! 

The color change is wonderful on this as the black  silhouettes are total black and none of the painted porcelain cats can be seen beneath.  Also wonderful in this is that the box accompanies this in my collection.


DESIGN:  Full, 3+ Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail

Monday, July 14, 2014

Autumn to Winter - Arlington Virginia

This is the last in the series of Arington, Virgina WonderMugs that I own.  This is of Autumn to Winter.  The scene is a full wrap around drawing of trees along a river.  The dark Autumn colors of the leaves are evident even on the ground cover.  


When hot liquid is added to the mug, the dark copper leaves disappear revealing stark defoliated trees and even light snow among the ground cover.   

On either side of the design is "Wondermugs - Arlington, VA" and the artist's name "Eric Mohn" (which is the only mug of the three to have the artist's name.)

DESIGN:  Full, 3+ Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail

Monday, July 7, 2014

Sunset Arlington VA


This week's mug is another retail mug from Arlington, Virginia and shows a sunrise at the beach with dark clouds edged in red.  The design is a full wrap around drawing with the name Arlington, VA along one edge.

When hot liquid is added, the dark clouds turn clear, showing a beautiful bright sunset viewed along the beach. The colors are great and the effect is wonderful. 


DESIGN:  Full, 3+ Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail