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Design a Custom Enamel Mug in Adobe Illustrator: Sketch, Vector & Prep Artwork for Print

Learn how to take your artwork from idea to object in this hands-on product design class! You'll walk through the full process of creating a custom enamel mug—from concept sketch to final digital file—using Adobe Illustrator and a real-world production template from Emalco Enamelware, one of the leading enamel mug manufacturers in the world.

Whether you’re designing for yourself, a gift, or a merch line, this class will show you how to create print-ready vector artwork for enamel mugs and other curved products.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

• Brainstorm and sketch your mug design

• Use Image Trace in Illustrator to digitize and clean up hand-drawn art

• Build vector artwork that works for enamel surfaces

• Apply your art to a real-world Emalco production template

• Prepare files for professional printing and production

You’ll also get a peek at how I approached my own mug design and how Emalco transformed it into a high-quality, handmade product.

Who This Class Is For:
Perfect for illustrators, designers, product makers, and anyone curious about bringing physical products to life using digital tools.

Tools & Software You’ll Use:

• Adobe Illustrator

• Pen and paper (or iPad/tablet) for sketching

• Emalco’s official mug template (provided in class)

Class Runtime: Approximately 54 minutes

Please Note: This class was originally created for Skillshare.com. I understand that the Skillshare subscription model doesn’t work for everyone, so I’m now offering individual class purchases directly through my website. Because of this, you won’t be able to post projects, or receive feedback, but you will get full access to all class videos and content.

While I’m proud of the material, this class was originally recorded in 2016. It’s in 1080p, with mostly modern-looking screen captures, but please note that some of the audio and video quality do not reflect the higher standards I produce today. You can preview this for yourself in the class trailer on YouTube or sample the class through a provided video clip below.

Since the content is still highly valuable, I’m offering this class at a deeply discounted rate. I hope you’ll check it out!
Sample Video:
https://tinyurl.com/MugClassSample

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