Create a Full Wrap Photo Mug

Today, Creative Team Member, Michelle James, is sharing how to Create a Full Wrap Photo Mug.

Follow this tutorial in Adobe Photoshop and Elements.

Create a Full Wrap Photo Mug

Introduction

Celebrate SPECIAL EVENTS with the gift of a personalized photo mug design.

• PRINT using the vendor of your choice.
• Give as a gift or KEEP for yourself.
• Start a TRADITION or collection commemorating SPECIAL events or occasions.

1. Create Layout Foundation

Select a vendor offers a full wrap mug option and use the specified dimensions to create a foundation for your mug design.

• You will need to create a Rectangular design.
• Create a New Layout in Photoshop according to the mug design measurement Requirements.
• In Photoshop go to File> New and set your layout Dimensions.
• Enter the Width and Height of your desired layout and click on the Create button.

Note. Dimensions of 12 inches (width) x 5 inches (height) were used to create this mug.

 

2. Start Your Mug Design

Use a template or design your own as you would a digital scrapbooking layout design.

• Select a Template of choice.
• Highlight ALL layers in the Layers Panel.
• Drag them onto your mug layout foundation using the Move Tool from the Tools Panel.
• Create a Digital Scrapbooking design using photos, aA DigitalART supplies and words.
• Save your layout as a .jpg format file via File >Save a Copy.
• Your mug layout design is now ready for printing.

3. Upload for Print

Create your mug by uploading the design to your chosen online printer.

• Access the Website of your chosen online printer.
• Navigate to a New Project and choose a ‘full wrap mug.’
• Upload your custom mug design or add your design from your Saved Images.
• Check the Size and Dimension fit the interface correctly.
• Order your ‘print’ to be delivered to an address of your choosing.

Summary

Share your photo artistry and digital scrapbooking skills beyond photo books and albums.

• Create PERSONALIZED gifts for family and friends.
• Start a tradition to COMMEMORATE an annual event.
• Your digital designs can be printed on ALL sorts of objects.

See also:

• Create Photo Greeting Cards Video
• 5 Ways to Use ArtPlay Palettes
• Layout Size Experimentation

AND IF YOU LIKED THIS Create a Full Wrap Photo Mug TUTORIAL, create your own mug design AND POST YOUR ARTISTRY TO THE ANNAGALLERY.