My husband is one of those people that is hard to find a gift for special occasions. He is well into his retirement years and really has most everything he needs or wants. My kids and I are always looking for something different that he would enjoy. As his birthday approached this year, I was again challenged to find a gift for him, when I was browsing on Amazon and found this Bob Ross mug.
My husband thoroughly enjoys watching "The Joy of Painting". On this program, Bob Ross, with his delightful sense of humor, instructs listeners on how to paint landscape paintings. Bob Ross has long passed on, but his program can be found in syndication on the television programming, and he has become a pop culture icon.
When I found the mug, I decided it would be perfect for my husband. The mug depicts a photo of Bob Ross with a solid black background, as seen in the photo below. When the cup is filled with hot liquids the black background becomes a beautiful landscape photo.
Here is the link to this unique mug on Amazon Bob Ross Mug
How Does the Color Changing Work
I checked online to find out how the color changing works. To put it simply it is done by using the principal of thermochromism which involves heat sensitive paint. In the case of the mug the landscape painting would be painted on the mug with heat sensitive paint. It would appear to be solid black until the hot liquid in the mug turns the black into a landscape painting.
More Bob Ross Products on Amazon
If you have a Bob Ross fan you would like to get a gift for a special occasion, then Amazon is the place to go. I found numerous different Bob Ross gifts on Amazon. Here are just a few:
- A variety of different Bob Ross painting kits and painting supplies
- Prints of Bob Ross paintings
- TShirts
- Socks
- Bob Ross bobblehead
- calendars
- Books with step-by-step painting instructions
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What a fun gift, especially for fans of Bob Ross. I bet Ray really enjoyed his birthday gift. I've seen similar color changing mugs (gave my daughter one awhile back), and they are fascinating. Thanks for the explanation on how they work. I've always wondered! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a very thoughtful gift! I like the idea of having a favorite artist with one of his paintings to be revealed when hot. I love the changing mugs, but I admit, I never really considered how they work. Very interesting indeed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful gift for your dear Ray! It’s no wonder he loved it.
ReplyDeleteFor the fan of Painters, or someone who loves to paint, this is such a great gift idea.
ReplyDeleteThis mug sounds like a really great fun gift! Love it that the painting is revealed when hot.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for someone who has everything and then some. A new mug is always welcome and enjoyed! Great gift idea for sure!
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