Maine Mug Co — Wiscasset, Maine

Founder Q&A

Q · What inspired you to start this business?

I enjoy coffee! And I enjoy making coffee mugs! From designing from scratch or working with other designers! I also enjoy working with other Maine business owners! I’m also a tee shirt lover! Every road trip I take I purchase a t shirt. I make them not only for myself but my customers. Tee shirts and coffee mugs have always been my thing.

Q · Why Maine?

Grew up here my entire life!

Q · What makes your business unique?

I don’t use print on demand! I have a sublimation printer . It takes UV ink and sublimation paper. I print in house. I have 4 heat presses! 2 for mugs and 2 for shirts! I order screen print transfers and DTF transfers of the customer requires that. But I also print designs and add to shirts in house. Depending on what customers are looking for.

Q · What has been your biggest challenge?

Getting my name out there!

Q · What are you working on next?

I would love to own my own storefront somewhere on the midcoast some day!

Q · Which of your products/services is your favorite?

Coffee mugs

Q · Favorite spot in Maine?

Midcoast

Q · Hidden talent or hobby?

Currently creating my own pajamas collection.

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