A Quick Guide to Ordering Top Quality Custom Mugs from MugBargain

By: Mark Anderson Posted on: May 7, 2025

Ordering high-quality custom mugs does not have to involve complex pricing structures and elaborate design formalities. It can be as simple as uploading a design or creating one with a simple, easy-to-use tool. Here’s how MugBargain makes designing/ordering custom mugs seamless and easy.

Ever designed a mug online and found the pricing structure going up stating design complexity?

Or is it that the final print doesn’t reflect your design at all in terms of color accuracy and design clarity?

Or it could be long production times or improper packaging.

MugBargain offers you an experience where you experience none of the above. And more.

We make it seamless and easy to create high-quality custom mugs. With a transparent pricing structure and no hidden charges at any point of your transaction with us. With no minimum order quantity, transparent pricing, and the lowest costs per mug starting at just $2.99, MugBargain makes custom mug orders simple for everyone - from first-timers to experienced buyers.

Whether you're a small business owner launching branded drinkware, a corporate team sourcing event swag, or someone creating a personalized gift, MugBargain delivers speed, quality, low costs, and creative control right from your browser.

Why MugBargain Is the Right Pick for Your Next Custom Mug Order

No setup charges.
No confusing steps.
No surprise costs at checkout.

MugBargain keeps it simple and budget-friendly.

Full-color imprints promising complete color accuracy and vibrancy
Our prices (what you see on the product pages) include printing and setup charges.
Bulk discounts are added automatically as order volume goes up.
Instant quotes right in the cart once you upload/create a design.
Nationwide shipping with fast turnaround.
Prompt and friendly customer service you can always count on
From solo mugs to large batch runs, all it takes is a few clicks.

Who Orders from MugBargain?

A wide range of customers make use of our free and easy-to-use, built-in customization tool.

Small businesses & startups: Print logos, slogans, or QR codes for customers and events.
Event organizers & corporate teams: Themed mugs for staff, clients, or conferences.
Artists & merch sellers: Vibrant and colorful artworks.
Gift buyers: Add names, quotes, or photos for weddings, birthdays, or holidays.
Promotional resellers: Faster production of bulk orders, bulk discounts & lowest overall costs.

Understanding Mug Materials

Mugs are made of a variety of materials. Printable mugs, also known as sublimation mugs, are typically made of ceramics that include earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. Mugs are also crafted with glass, and metals like stainless steel. MugBargain’s selection of blank, customizable mugs are mostly made of top-quality ceramics that ensure superior durability and smooth printing. You will also find beer mugs and frosted glass mugs in our collection, made of materials as tough, if not tougher than ceramic.

How to Customize Mugs Easily on MugBargain

We designed our online customization process so you won’t even need a desktop or previous design experience to get your preferred designs accurately on the mugs of your choice.

It takes three simple steps:

Pick a mug style: Choose from a curated selection of high quality classic coffee mugs, mugs with colored handles, heat-reactive mugs, beer mugs, and more.
Design or Upload: Once you pick your mug, go straight to our built-in Mug Customizer tool to either upload your design or create one from scratch with free access to over 15,000+ copyright-free templates in our Fonts & Cliparts library.
Place your order: Position and preview your design on your mug, specify the quantity and immediately get a quote with the lowest overall costs including shipping for your order quantity.

The tool works smoothly on mobile. So yes, you can do it from your phone. Additionally, the price you see once you click on a Mug includes all printing and setup charges. You won’t be charged anything more other than shipping costs once you confirm your design or artwork.

What is Sublimation Printing for Mugs?

To sublimate mugs, it’s best to use blank mugs made of high-grade ceramic material. Such mugs present a smooth surface for sharp, high-definition prints. The sublimation process uses heat and pressure to transfer dye onto the ceramic surface of the mug. The resulting print will be dishwasher and microwave-safe if the mugs are top-quality ceramic coffee mugs, like the ones you will find in MugBargain. Sublimation mugs are built for sublimation, to transfer designs onto them, unlike regular mugs.

Features That Make a Difference

Some sites complicate things. MugBargain simplifies them.

3D design preview before you pay.
Drag-and-drop artwork editing.
Live pricing updates based on quantity.
15,000+ free clipart and fonts ready to use.
Quality checks before anything is printed.
Dedicated Customer Service team to support with order & design
Transparent production process

Want tailored quotes? Just build your order, see the price update and contact our Customer Service team to see if they can sweeten the pot. No forms. No waiting.

How Fast Can You Get Them?

Speed matters. Most orders are out the door in 3–5 business days. Need it sooner? Express options are available at checkout. We ship all across the U.S.

Planning something local? We also handle large community orders for schools, cafes, and nonprofits.

Design Tips for First-Time Creators

You don’t need to be a designer. But here are tips to get pro-level results.

Use high-resolution images not more than 10 MB in size and in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format for clean prints.
Stick to any kind of text or colors, and they will be printed in true colors at the best visual quality.
Browse our clipart if you wish to enhance your original designs further.
Don’t worry. If your design needs adjustments, our team reviews every order for print quality before it’s made.

Conclusion

Ordering custom mugs shouldn’t be complicated or expensive. MugBargain brings speed, quality, affordability, and control together in one place.

No learning curve. No middlemen. Just great mugs made easy.

Ready to start? Explore our mug collection and design your first custom mug today. Get your order shipped fast and safely to your doorstep at the lowest overall costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the print dishwasher/microwave safe?

Yes. Even commercial dishwashers won’t affect the print. But multiple wash cycles can, though it will take quite a number of cycles.

Do you have a minimum order quantity?

No. You can have us print one mug or thousands. But the bigger the order volume, the lower your final cost. That is on top of our already low per-mug pricing which includes printing and setup charges. There are no “surprise costs” awaiting you at any point.

Do you print full color on blank mugs?

Yes. As a matter of fact, we specialize in full color imprints. No “4 colors” or “spot colors”. Just the true colors of your design at its best quality.

How can I put a photo on a mug?

Once you select the mug, click on “Start Designing Now” to go to our Mug Customizer tool. There you will see an option to upload your design. Simply upload the photo from your device but make sure it’s not more than 10 MB in size and is in either JPEG, JPG or PNG format.

Can I print photos or personal messages?

Yes, just upload your file or use the “Add Text” option in our Mug Customizer tool.

Do you support bulk corporate orders?

Definitely. We already offer the lowest overall costs for even single-piece orders. Bulk orders cut the price further with volume discounts. Faster turnaround is our promise.

Where can I customize mugs online?

Right at MugBargain.com if you wish to avoid any hassle - design, preview, and checkout in a few clicks.

Can I see how my custom mugs will look?

Yes, our Mug Customizer tool shows a preview once you upload or add a design. You can position the artwork anyway you want on the mug. The colors of the artwork will appear accurately on the prints because we only do full color imprints to deliver the best visual clarity.

How durable are your blank mugs?

MugBargain doesn’t offer a lot of blank mugs. This is a curated selection of top-quality blank mugs that take prints well and very durable.

How do you put designs on the mug?

We use a top-of-the-line sublimation printer to print on our mugs that are specifically selected for the best results. The final result will have your artwork imprinted in full color with the superior quality instantly noticeable.

What is special about your Custom Mug Design tool?

We made it to make things as easy as possible for our customers. It’s free yet simple enough to upload your artwork or create one. It gives you access to our free library that has over 15,000 fonts and cliparts for you to use. The tool allows you to position, tilt, enlarge or minimize your artwork. You easily get the gist of it in the first few seconds of using it.

How long does it take to create a custom mug?

In MugBargain, 2-3 minutes max once you pick a mug. But it can go as long as you want to make sure your design is positioned exactly the way you want anywhere on the mug except the handle.