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A lot needs to be taken into account when it comes to your bespoke printing, especially if it’s displaying your work or branding. At Melamaster, we’ve decided to take it upon ourselves to dive a little deeper into why and how your bespoke printed products need to be shown off on in the highest quality possible so that it can separate you from the competition and make you stand out from other products you can find in the store.

Numerous aspects need to be considered but one of the most important to focus on is the bespoke printing aspect, which can determine whether the end result sees your product come off as high quality or not. Here’s why bespoke printing with Melamaster is important for selling your bespoke items.

The quality of printing

The success of your company or individual sales of your bespoke printed items comes down to whether the marketing is effective or not. This doesn’t have to involve some intricate strategies, yet a consideration for the basics. Brilliant designs and branding can only carry you so far. You could have the best and most beautiful designs and logos, but if they’re printed on poor-quality stock, you may as well not bother. Bespoke printing on our melamine products can covert your designs into sales, especially if you’re an aspiring artist. You need something truly special and unique to set you apart from your competitors and truly reflect your unique offering … and regular and outdated printed simply just won’t do.

What is bespoke printing

To truly show off your products, designs, branding and logos, giving the materials a premium feel that can’t be replicated is something you should do. By offering a fully bespoke printing service, you can benefit from techniques that fit you and your needs. The best way to understand what bespoke printing truly is by working with a company like Melamaster. You don’t have to compromise on your ideas because of a printers limitations. Instead, you can work with us closely and pass on ideas and work together to come up with the most effective solution for your designs and ideas.
It’s tailored to you, everything you want and need to showcase your high-end products, bespoke printing will deliver the results.

Why does bespoke printing with Melamaster work?

With technology continuing to advance, the common assumption is that bespoke printing isn’t important as the internet is taking over. That’s not necessarily true, as print is all around us and high-end companies can massively benefit from print, compared to online advertisements on social media, for example.
The fact is, the digitally driven world may be rapidly advancing with newer technologies and ways to advertise, but this technique offers a lot more when it comes to promoting your products with fewer limitations, making it a more effective method of advertising your products. One thing consumers always fail to appreciate is a tangible product. Mirror that with a bespoke and unique design, you have a product that isn’t broad-brushed to millions of people at the same time.

Reach the right people

We’d be silly if we were to say that the internet doesn’t reach wider audiences, but not all of them can be potential customers. However, with bespoke printing with Melamaster, you can ensure that you are only targeting audiences that want to get a hold of what you have to offer. We previously discussed how you should sell your bespoke products and now we’re telling you why. Taking the bespoke route means you can show off your premium designs and branding whilst offering a tangible product to really make an impression. These are all features and aspects that can’t be replicated by a social media campaign that has gone viral.

No limitations

When it comes to bespoke printing, there are fewer limitations with these techniques. Digital adverts can have certain design limitations and are most likely readily available for you and your competitors. At Melamaster, your input and creativity can be conveyed to the bespoke printing method. This is because it’s all customised and tailored to your needs which the competition won’t be able to copy as customers will instantly know that the design or colours you included, for example, are associated with your design or company.

Getting hands-on with plenty of options

The best thing about a bespoke printed melamine product at Melamaster is that you get to be hands-on in the process. You don’t have to sit back and hope for the best when printing materials are involved. You also have plenty of options to choose from. We have dinnerware, melamine placemats and coasters to choose from, plus much more. This is the most effective way of promoting your products, as it’s tailored to you and can’t be replicated. You’ll be saving time and money because of the fast turnaround times when using Melamaster and your materials are consistently printed perfectly, as opposed to printing in batches where blemishes can appear, giving it a more professional finish to further enhance your products and not feeling the effects of what’s on offer in the digital world.

If you’re an aspiring artist and are keen on selling your custom printed melamine products, we’ve got the perfect guide on how to do just that. Selling in a retail environment is an exciting prospect for anything regardless of where it is. It could be anywhere from small independent boutiques to high street retail stores, but this can happen through various outlets.

It is the perfect way for many artists to sell your work, especially if you’re uncomfortable or too shy to sell it yourself. The best thing about it? You get your creativity seen a wider audience and a bigger footfall.

It is an ingenious way to have your custom printed melamine artwork promoted and sold for you, so you can busy yourself with your favourite activity – designing stuff!

This process is very simple; it basically involves you parting with your wares on a Sale or Return Basis, or buying your stock upfront. At the end of the day, people are not going to sell your work for free, so this comes at a cost! You need to be making a profit from your work so sometimes this doesn’t work for all artists. Materials, time spent making the items and other costs like studio expenses, printing, insurance and packaging all need to be taken into account. Below we have outlined some of the expectations, common situations and questions artists have when first selling their custom printed melamine artwork.

Initial contact

Never send out spam emails. Think about how many emails you ignore – you don’t want one of yours to be them. Tailor each email to fit the stockist and explain why your custom printed melamine artwork would be a good fit. If you have had good sales, tell them. If you think your work fits their brand, tell them. Give them an outline of yourself and what you make, with a link to your website or some examples of your work.

How To Find Galleries And Shops Who Will Sell Your Work

 

A shop or gallery may contact you in person, which is great, especially if your designs are different and unique, but how do you find a place to stock your work if no one has contacted you? One of the best ways is to visit and explore local outlets and speak to the owners. Never, ever approach them if they are busy with a customer though! They will want to invest their time in you as much as your work, so plan your approach and be realistic.

Bring examples to show them or photographs if your work is large. Sometimes they may take your work there and then if you are speaking to the right person. Others may have criteria for applying with a jury.
Another way is through the good old trusted internet. I mean, you wouldn’t be reading this without it so it must be doing something right. Search out artists who fit your brand (not similar work to yours, as they won’t want duplicate stock), see where they stock their work and email those outlets.

Think about where your work would be suited. If your custom printed melamine isn’t going to bode well in a pet shop, avoid them. If it is more urban art, seek out specialist outlets, if your work is inspired by the coast, seek out seaside-based establishments.

Selling Your Work At Exhibitions or retailers

 

This is slightly harder when it comes to selling your custom printed melamine products.
An exhibition is a short term selling space that can be equally lucrative with the right promotion but as we said, it’s short term so you have to make the most of it when you can. You can either put your own show on or get someone else to do the hard work! If you’re lucky enough to have retailers contact you then half of your job is done. However, many are pretty elusive people to get a hold of.

Usually, artists are headhunted by the buyers who are looking for something that fits their trends that season – pretty elusive people to get hold of! You may need to email a company to find out who you should contact if you cannot find their details.

Always remember

 

Be professional and don’t be scared of rejection. As much as we love custom printed melamine, others may not and you should know when to walk away. However, don’t give up straight away. Like yourself, they may be very busy so always be sure to stay in touch and be on their radar. You never know, you may have your art up on their shelves quicker than you know. Let us know if you’re interested in getting something printed today.

We’ve got a saying at Melamaster and that is ‘If we can print it, we can plate it’. It’s no secret that our Picture Plates are a great success when it comes to fundraising projects with melamine plate printing but it’s so much more than just receiving a painted plate.

Today, we’re going to look into the world of fundraising projects with melamine plate printing and how valuable they can be, especially when it comes to schools and how to get children to interact and fully integrate themselves into the projects they are tasked with.

How our fundraising projects work

Before we dive into that, we’ll take a step back and tell you how our fundraising projects with melamine plate printing work. Here at Melamaster, we love when we see designs and concepts come to life. Whether you’re in a school, holding a charity event or want to raise some money for a special cause, our products are the perfect choice for you.

Each child is given their own paper template so they can get creative in whichever way they want. They can design their own plates and can customise them with almost everything. Personalisation can come in the form of school logos, mottos and names, project titles and the list goes on – the options are endless. This is especially good if you’re counting down to a special time of year or a themed project such as the end of term or Christmas.

Once their designs have been agreed upon (We can appreciate it’s a big deal for aspiring artists), you can make the most of our melamine plate printing and get their custom designs printed to keep for life. It’s no secret we’re big fans of Melamine, so much so, we’ve gone as far as answering all of your melamine questions in detail so you don’t have to worry about what products you’re receiving.

 

How valuable is fundraising

It’s easy to solely pay attention to how fundraising projects will be conducted and around the type of products on offer, but another important factor that is often overlooked is the positive effect it has on the children who take part,

1) Communication skills – When you fundraise, especially with melamine plate printing, children will naturally be inquisitive and this will open up the opportunity for communication. Kids are going to be excited by their designs and they’re definitely going to want to see what others around them are designing, so encouraging the conversations and creations is very beneficial for them.

2) Goal Setting – When you give them a fundraising project, children are given deadlines and a set period of time to complete their design in. Having specific timeframes to work against is part of every adult’s life so engaging children in fundraising activities gives them the opportunity to learn the importance of reaching goals and experience what it means to meet deadlines.

3) Team building – When children participate in fundraising projects, the opportunity to get involved with melamine plate printing allows them to become part of a team. They learn to pull for one another as they work side by side and get the opportunity to see what everyone else is doing around them.
Fundraising projects can bring children together in a way that not many other activities can. They meet and work with children they may not have gotten to know otherwise and there’s nothing like the sense of togetherness that comes from working toward a common goal.

Sounds pretty cool right? Contact us for more information on how to get started today.

Why do personalised or bespoke mugs mean so much?

We were in the office and the dreaded moment of opening the cupboard and not being able to find your favourite mug happened. Now, you probably don’t need a survey to tell you that many of us become quite emotionally attached to our favourite mugs. After a little digging, we came across this survey that Heinz conducted a couple of years ago – the theory still applies now. Nearly 60% of people said they had an emotional attachment to a favourite mug and around 40% said their mug was irreplaceable. So that begged the question, what is it about our melamine mugs that makes us so attached to them?

Having a special mug on the shelf comes from sharing an association with it and we’ve decided to dig a little further into the background and psychological appeal of our melamine mugs.

‘Hey, that’s mine’

A sense of ownership of your melamine mugs is one of the biggest aspects when forming an attachment. Studies show that if you own a mug, you’re more likely to ascribe greater value to it. If you’ve ever accidentally grabbed someone else’s favourite – you’ll be guaranteed to warrant a reaction along the lines of ‘Hey, that’s my mug’. If you’ve not done it before – try it out and let us know, if you’re brave enough.

It Reminds Me of the Time…

If you’re gifted melamine mugs, or you print a custom design or sentimental picture, we’re more likely to become obsessed because we often associate them with a special person, place, or time. The emotions the mug evokes can be potent, even if you aren’t aware of the source. It is known that shades of colour can evoke feelings associated with seasons and/or occasions.

Your Mug Really Understands You

If you have a mug that is embellished with slogans, quotes or logos, then automatically, they can end up meaning more to you as they convey a personal or meaningful message. If you’re going down the root of pictures of loved ones, then you’re bound to fall into the 40% of people who claim their mugs to be irreplaceable – and that’s before we’ve even touched the topic of pets. Bespoke Melamine for the win.

Warm Melamine Mugs, Warm Heart

Believe it or not, but when we fill our melamine mugs up with hot drinks, research shows that wrapping your hands around a warm mug can evoke warm feelings, especially towards others. This, alongside the enticing flavours of your drink, you’re onto a winner. Caffeinated coffee and tea (and sometimes even decaf, through the power of expectation) can boost alertness.  This means your consciously more aware of what is happening when you drink warm drinks – but if we’re honest, we’re loving it too much to care.

It’s routine

Sipping a hot beverage from a trusty mug is often part of a cosy, comforting routine almost as if our melamine mugs become these helpful, quiet, loyal sidekicks. That first sip of your hot beverage in the morning is enough to set the tone for the rest of your day. With our melamine mugs, you get to experience all of the above with one custom print or design. Interested in becoming attached to your mugs as we are? Call us for a chat.

Melamine Dinnerware UK wouldn’t be as popular as it is if it wasn’t for its core, Melamine! Now, as obvious as it seems, we know the clue is in the title, but at the core of everything we are and do is Melamine.

We’ve dived into answering a few of the most commonly asked questions of Melamine Dinnerware UK and we thought we’d dive a little deeper into the world of Melamine. If you’re mesmerized by the versatility of this material as much as we are, you may be even more shocked when you’re made aware of how popular it really is.

Where is Melamine Dinnerware UK used?

Due to its durability, lightweight construction and adaptability, melamine is a popular option for a variety of settings, especially commercially and socially. When it comes to catering, melamine is one of the go-to choices. However, catering isn’t always an industry thing. Dining halls, assisted living communities and kitchens and homes are often found stocked up with elegant and stylish melamine dinnerware UK.

The reason why this material is so popular is that you can have the option for an upscale feel that looks like handcrafted ceramic with a more sophisticated and refined look. This material is more than a fashionable necessity. The low risk of breakage or chips makes melamine an ideal choice for restaurants and kitchens, especially for its ability to be used outdoors or in high-volume settings.

Is Melamine expensive?

This is one of those ‘how long is a piece of string’ question. You will always find a different pricing range for a number of products in the Melamine Dinnerware UK range. However, Melamine as a whole is very affordable and can, in fact, save you money over time and in the short-run. You won’t have to spend money replacing or replenishing your stock or dinnerware levels as you would with chinaware and other ceramic dishes. The reason for this is because whilst chinaware and other similar products are prone to shattering, Melamine is not; it stands up better to use, ware and abuse over time.

Can Melamine be recycled?

With more and more consumers becoming more conscious about global issues, we felt it was best to discuss the recyclability of melamine. Melamine dinnerware UK can not be melted for recycling like other plastics that fall into the classes #1-6 of Plastic Resin Codes.

However, we do have some good news. Melamine can be ground down and uses as a filler for other materials such as plastics or wood composites. So when and if you need to dispose of your melamine, you can speak to your local recycling centre for more details on how to do so, safely and environmentally friendly.

How to best clean Melamine?

We’re going to give you a rough guideline of how to best care for your Melamine Dinnerware UK products. By no means is the following information an extensive and detailed guide, but by trying the following simple guidelines, you can most definitely extend the life of your melamine products.

When you are washing your melamine products and keeping them clean, be sure to soak them in a high-quality presoak detergent if you need to soak your products before putting them in the dishwasher. You want to choose the best cleaning agents for your dishes and we would advise against using harsh abrasive cleaners like steel wool or metal scouring pages. Anything that can scratch your dishes should be avoided and be cautious when using knives too as serrated knives could scratch easily.

Melamine dinnerware UK products shouldn’t be placed in conventional or microwave ovens and do not use chlorine bleach at any time. If you want an alternative solution for tougher stains, warm water and dishwashing soap is always handy, but the use of white wine vinegar mixed in with a cup of warm water can help do the trick.

If you need more questions answering, we’re always on hand so feel free to give us a call.

Even if you’ve never heard Melamine, you’ve most likely eaten of some melamine dinnerware UK. Before we dive too deep into the facts of Melamine, you can read all about its history here. Due to the unique material being lighter and more durable than China, many eateries favour melamine to avoid constantly having to replace broken and chipped dinnerware. Similarly, melamine dinnerware UK is especially popular within the kitchen as it can make carrying large trays with food and plates less hassle. However, don’t be tricked into believing that melamine dinnerware is just limited to plates and trays. You can find a whole range of melamine dinnerware from bowls, coasters, trays and saucers. It’s easy to believe that mass production may compromise on colour and design, but it also comes in a wide range of designs making it an extremely versatile addition to any home, shop or restaurant.

Like most shopping, purchasing melamine dinnerware UK isn’t likely to be done on impulse so we’ve collated the most asked questioned below and answered them.

What is Melamine?

Melamine is a durable and shatter-resistant alternative to porcelain in the form of hard plastic. More specifically, it’s an organic compound created by combining melamine resign with strengthening materials which is the basis of why this material is so popular.

Is Melamine safe?

To simply answer this question, yes. Like many things, there are questions that have surfaced surrounding the health hazards of melamine dinnerware Uk. However, the FDA’s Safety and Risk assessment of Melamine states that this material is safe for consumer and industrial user.

Whilst some melamine products may contain safe amounts of BPA, there are many varieties available that offer certified BPA-free melamine products if that is a concern.

Is Melamine dishwasher safe?

In contrast to glazed dinnerware, melamine dinnerware UK is 100% dishwasher safe. We’ll even let you into a little secret. There are even some forms of melamine products that can handle the heat that surpasses that recommended dishwasher water temperatures. The benefits do not stop there though. As we mentioned earlier, melamine is a very versatile material. Due to the properties of this material, it holds high heat retaining elements which makes it dry faster than standard dinnerware. Just be mindful that melamine should not be heated whilst in contact with food so we would advise against microwaving, but by all means, place your food into your dinnerware after it’s cooked and heated.

 

 

Can you break it?

Melamine is extremely tough and very difficult to break, but in extreme cases of being handled roughly, you may experience some chipping around the edges. But let us answer your all-important question. Melamine will not shatter, let us repeat that, will not shatter if dropped. That’s hard to believe considering how fragile and delicate typical china and porcelain is. The best thing about it? You won’t have to continuously replace or replenish your melamine stock levels. Due to its durability, melamine dinnerware UK has a very low replacement rate. Sound’s great right?

 

Not too hot, not too cold

Without going to scientific, unless that’s your type of thing, Melamine is an insulator, not a conductor. This basically means, its very good at maintaining a certain temperature but it takes longer for the temperature of the material to change. So, what does this mean for you? Melamine stays cool to touch when serving hot food for example as the heated food isn’t hot enough for a long enough period of time to change the temperature of the dinnerware. Great if you want to stock melamine in your restaurants or catering services. This is also good if you’re at home and need to handle hot soups or boiling water.

It’s also great for cold food uses and buffets as it’s a great insulator. If you place cold food onto the plate, the melamine dinnerware UK won’t change temperature quickly, meaning your cold food stays cooler for longer.

We’ll continue to answer more questions about melamine in our next blog, but in the meantime, if you need some urgent questions answered because you simply can’t wait to get your hands onto some custom melamine products, feel free to get in touch with us!

In our recent blogs, we’ve been talking a lot about Melamaster trade accounts and the benefit of setting up an account and selling our bespoke melamine products, especially if you’re looking to get a custom print on our products. Sounds exciting right? Let us stop you right there. We’re taking it one step further and we’re going to delve a little deeper into the all-important discussion on selling in big stores versus small boutiques. Either way – our bespoke melamine products will make a beautiful addition to any shelf.

Should you stock your products to department stores or boutiques?

 

This is a common question that any Melamaster trade account holder should ask. But let us set the scene. You’re excited about your new and bespoke melamine products and if you’re an aspiring artist or designer, you need somewhere to sell your products. The important thing to remember is that there is no right way to go about it. What may work for one brand or artist might not work for another and this is okay. However, if you’re a small boutique or store, this may be the best option for you.

Whether you decide to sell your products to department stores or boutiques, or you own your own shop then there are a number of factors to consider with Melamaster trade accounts. Naturally, the factors affecting your decision are dependant on where you are selling, what you are selling, your budgets, your audience and individuals goals and most importantly, the size of your company.

Let’s take a look at some of the benefits and disadvantages of each retail channel presents.

Selling to big stores

 

Naturally, the big stores, especially those with bigger brand awareness and greater validation will see more footfall of audiences through their doors. This, in turn, means that your custom melamine products will be seen more. The bigger the order from the store, the higher the purchasing power that comes with it. This is great for opening up communication with the stores and more importantly, for negotiations on pricing. You will also get more store opportunities such as promotions, sales campaigns and movement on where your products can be shelved. Sounds pretty good eh? Unfortunately, we’ve got a few cons that you have to consider. Reaching a buyer for a big store is very difficult and stores have buyer turnover. This means that products and offerings change frequently and having your products stocked consistently is near impossible unless you yourself are a very established organisation. You may also have to prepare yourself of poor or little communication. Big stores have a lot to deal with, so if you have a quick question that needs answering, it may take some while for them to come back to you.

Selling to boutiques with a Melamaster Trade Account

 

If you’re new to selling your own products or an aspiring artist or designer who wants to get their name out there, selling to boutiques with your Melamaster trade accounts may be the perfect solution for you. If you own your boutique, chances are that you also do the buying. If you want to stock any melamine products, then this opens a gateway for consistent communication and access to our diverse range of products. The beauty with selling at your boutiques means the quantities of products can vary. In simple terms, if you like one product – you can order as many as you like. By stocking custom melamine products in your small boutiques or stores means your offerings are more bespoke for your customers. Naturally, you will have fewer products to compete with on the shelves which means your products are more likely to stand out and be a crowd pleaser. After all, we can appreciate how popular personalised and bespoke products are.
We’ve dipped our toe on Melamaster trade accounts but we know you’ve probably got a list of questions after reading this blog. We’ve got a dedicated team who are always happy to give you some more details on how to get started with our trade accounts. We want to help stock your shelves just as much as you do.

Choosing the perfect way to represent your company or brand can be tricky. The same theory applies for when it comes to stocking the right products in your stores, boutiques and museums. However, with the right products, you can have a simple yet effective solution and we’ve got that solution for you. Custom melamine products for your stock, branding or company is very effective for a number of aspects. But why is custom melamine so effective? Melamaster will tell you.

Recognisability

The main objective for getting your brand logos or designs printed on custom melamine products is so that it can be recognisable from a glance. In order for people to recognise your brand or design, their minds have specifically examine it at various times then be able to reinforce that into their memory. Your messaging, identity or designs have a fraction of a second to bring a particular artist or organisation to mind, so achieving this is both a science and art. To have this printed on a custom melamine product can be achieved effectively as you will be printing onto a non-traditional piece of merchandise like a pen or post-it notes.

Prompt Emotional Reaction

The art of gift-giving or holding sentimental stock in stores changes as trends adapt. It’s no secret that we are living in a digitally driven world and sometimes, a tangible product is all it needs to prompt an emotional reaction. This is great as the custom melamine products we offer can be used all around your home; making it the perfect gift or item to stock in your shops. This means that your products are not only recognisable but can elicit an immediate emotional response making it mean that little bit more.

Memorable

The basic reality of design is that simple logos, messaging and designs are more memorable regardless if you are a business looked for branded goodies or an aspiring artist who wants to have their designed printed on custom melamine products. Making your design or custom melamine print memorable allows for the receiver to associate with it. This isn’t as simple as it sounds. To be able to differentiate yourself from a world of branding, logos, products etc, can be very tricky. However, with a custom melamine product, you are offering a tangible product. This makes it even more memorable and more than anything, it makes it useful. A product that someone can physically use is always going to gain brownie points.

Aesthetic Appeal

The simple principle is if you have stunning designs, logos and branding but you place it on an un-aesthetically pleasing design, no-one is going to want or associate with your product. Keep in mind that no matter how simple or complex your design might be, if it isn’t easy on the eye, it will not be of benefit to you or your company. With a choice of homeware products within our custom melamine ranges, your designs will be paired with the perfect choice of gifts or stock.

Simple is effective

When it comes to designs and brandings, the simplest of ideas are right in front of you. It’s not just a matter of creating the perfect custom print, it’s also about conveying product or service offering message. Get stuck in with a custom melamine product and give your clients or customers something worth having. If you have any questions, call us for a chat and we can give you all the details you need.

Melamine is ever increasing in popularity within the UK when it comes to homeware and crockery. Every now and then, we like to take one step back and be grateful for the products we have on offer. However, we can appreciate that everyone may not have an understanding of Melamine as we do, so we’re going to delve a little deeper in its history and why Melmaster are the experts when it comes to Melamine UK.

What is Melamine UK?

Melamine is a resilient and wear-resistant alternative to porcelain that can be used in a number of environments. Melamine has qualities that makes it almost safe to be dropped and almost impossible to shatter, chip or crack. Sounds pretty cool right? But where has this material come from and why has it become so popular?

What is it made from?

It is a thermosetting plastic resin made from the organic compounds of melamine and formaldehyde. When these materials are combined with carbon hydrogen and nitrogen, it becomes a substance that is malleable and can be moulded to create tableware and crockery.

How is it made?

The beauty of Melamine UK is that each manufacturer produces it completed differently. However, the process at its basic remains the same whereby the combination of materials is mixed in with setting agents to produce the melamine resin. Its properties, superior appearance and quality is what sets it ahead of other materials and can be found across a number of industries. Its ability to be combined with colouring compounds and polymers means that any desired shape can be permanently made making it the perfect addition to any household, shop or boutique, especially with a trade account.

Where did it come from?

According to most sources, Melamine is often associated with being invented in the 40s and 50s, however, it was actually most commonly used at this time. Melamine was in fact first invented in 1834 by a German scientist called Justus von Liebig. His invention is still going strong and impacts many lives still to this today and contribution to the development of sustainable products; why else would we stock such an amazing product.

When Justus von Liebig invented Melamine, even he himself didn’t realise the capacity of his own invention. First isolated and limited as a colourless, crystalline compound which was created in a lab. At this time, there was no practical use for the substance, however, following the cost of melamine dropping to an all-time low, the material became hugely popular with manufacturers and its success speaks for itself as Melamine UK still continues to be a great alternative to porcelain.

Following the ever increasing popularity of Melamine, brands were created with the sole purpose of manufacturing melamine into dinnerware.

Why is it so good?

Melamine became very successful because of its adaptable nature. When lifestyles changed post-WWII, melamine dinnerware was there to support this. Lifestyles became more casual with families and friends enjoying prosperity and social activities allowing them to indulge in leisure activities. What better use for melamine than to compliment the likes of picnics and poolside meals. But, it isn’t popular just down to its diversity. Melamine is hardwearing, scratch resistant and easy to clean. It’s resistance to heat allows it to be user-friendly; imagine a plate remaining cool even when hot food is dished into it. Its dishwasher safe and above anything, they look great.

Melamine is a desired item across the UK and if you’re considering stocking it in your shops, then here are some more reasons as to why you should.

In a digital world, a typical day for a child consists of loads of Youtube, watching TV and playing video games. This is the norm these days, so what can you do at school to keep their minds active and for them to get creative? Our custom melamine plates could be the answer for you.

In short, if we can print it, we can plate it!

Kids love to express themselves and with our custom printed melamine plates, each child can be given their own paper template to design their own plate. It doesn’t just stop there, each template can be personalised with school logos, project titles and more; making it the perfect fundraising project.

But before we delve into that, let’s dig a little deeper into why custom printed melamine plates are good for children’s development. No matter their ages, there’s always a way to encourage their creativity.

Share their story on our custom melamine plates

Children always have stories to tell and if you’re a parent or a teacher, you will be custom to how thee stories can unfold. With our custom melamine plates, you can encourage children to make that story come to life by drawing it onto a plate. As mentioned previously, every child will be given a template and they are free to design them however they want. You may be surprised at how creative they can get.

Any theme, any print

If you have special occasions like Christmas coming up or an end of the term project, this is a great way to change up their day to day activities at school. The possibilities are quite limitless and our custom printed melamine plates will look exactly the same as the design we receive.

A memorable gift

We all appreciate how quickly children can grow up and it’s lovely to be able to keep gifts from when they were younger. If you’re a teacher, this is the perfect way to get the whole family on board for some fundraising ideas. This way, everybody wins! The best thing about it is how durable melamine products are, so this gift really will last a lifetime. These gifts can be perfect for loved ones too and a personalised gift can make the idea present.

Our custom melamine plates are safe

We understand how excited your children or pupils will be when they see their template designs printed and come to life. The last thing we would want to do is give you a gift that isn’t durable and unsafe. Melamaster pride themselves on being able to offer you custom melamine plates that are durable and break-resistant as well as being easy to handle and clean. Get in touch today if you’re interested. We can also promise you:

– Quick turnaround

– Low minimum orders

– High-quality British made products

– Over 40 year’s experience

– A wide range of products to choose from

– Studio design support is available (If you’re not going to get the kids involved and are looking for branded products)

If you are a business or individual that wants to promote your product or service offering, then would you turn to branded giveaways and merchandise? The answer is, you should be. With Melamine printing, you can expose your brand with that added touch of personalisation and elegance.

You’re probably asking yourself, do these promotional products still have an impact? Even though we live in a digital world and most businesses or individuals marketing efforts are focused online, those who have abandoned the traditional practise of using such gifts are missing out.

With melamine printing, this means that your branded giveaways and promotional products can be simple yet effective methods of personalisation and increasing brand awareness. By promoting your business, services and product offerings with melamine printing, they get a little souvenir that reminds them of you. There is no better way of doing this with a gift that is different from the usual traditional gifts.

Why choose melamine printing for your promotional products?

The difference between choosing a promotional product with Melamaster in comparison to other products is down to the effectiveness of what we can offer. Studies show that most customers keep promotional products for an average of up to 8 months, and depending on what you give them, up to 14 months. With our bespoke melamine printing, you have a vast selection of what you can customise and this means your promotional items will be kept longer.

The majority of people who get to walk away with one of your promotional products are also more likely to have a favourable association with your company; especially effective in brand recognition and simply putting a smile on their faces.

Tangible promotional products

As digital trends occur, customers have learned to ignored most forms of advertising. However, by giving them melamine printed promotional products, they are receiving a unique experience of walking away with a physical item and more importantly, actually use.

Like many of us, we love a free gift or freebie, but that’s only if they’re good. You can have a bespoke printed promotional product and it is something that your receiver can actually use. What more could you ask for? However, it is much more than just a free gift. With Melamine printing, you are telling your customers that you care and by this little act of saying that you care, you’re customers are more likely to remember who you are. This is something that Melamaster can appreciate and pride themselves on.

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

We are absolutely committed to delivering excellent print quality for every single project that you trust us to produce. We offer so much more than this. If you are an artist or designer looking to expand or simply want to build awareness for your new product range, check out how we can help you. The possibilities are endless.

As a retailer or trader, you have to keep a steady supply of excellent products that meet and delight the needs of your customers. You can do this with a Melamaster trade account. Sometimes it is hard keeping on top of this, especially knowing what your customers want when they want to buy and finding the right places to source these products so you can stock them in your stores, boutiques and museums.

What is a Melamaster trade account?

If you have a Melamaster trade account, this means that as a trader, can buy these products and sell them in your own store, boutiques and museums and so on.

So why would you benefit from having a Melamaster trade account? By registering for a Melamaster trade account, you are entitled to a lot including the full range plus much more. With over forty years, our team of professionals create beautiful designs handpicking the best looks and concepts so you don’t have to. You simply have to choose the products you want to stock in your store, boutiques or museums, place your orders and the rest is up to us.

How do you set up a Melamaster trade account?

There are two ways that you can set up your Melamaster trade account and we promise you; we’ve made it really easy. If you’ve fallen in love with some of our products (which is hard not too) but you want a little extra information about our products and services, we have a dedicated and passionate team on hand to answer any questions or queries you may have.

If your heart is 100% set on stocking our products, you can quicken up the process by setting up a Melamaster trade account here. You can become a Melamaster trade customer with these three simples steps below:

1. Complete the ‘Sign up as a trade customer’ here

 2. We will process your Melamaster trade account and contact you once it’s activated

3. SHOP SHOP SHOP. Once your account is activated, places your orders and start trading.

Don’t forget our bespoke Melamine products

You don’t have to be a Melamaster trade account customer to benefit from our wonderful products. Take a look at how our bespoke melamine products could get you started if you are an artist, designer or looking for some promotional products for your business or if you are fundraising. See what we offer and get started today.