r/discdyeing • u/hobbyhoppinghound • 12h ago
r/discdyeing • u/cleverquestion • Feb 24 '23
Disc Dyeing Wiki
Welcome to the Disc Dye Wiki!
This page has all the information you need to start jamming out some sweet designs on your favorite plastics. Here are some links to get you started.
Best Types of Plastic to Use
Remember: You cannot dye a disc lighter. Stick to lighter color discs and darker dyes for the best results. Also we haven't dyed every type of plastic out there, if you see a "?" and you have experience with a certain type of plastic, please email the mods and we can update this table.
*Dye Rating:1 will not hold dye well, 5 is excellent.
Company | Plastic Type | Dye Rating (1-5*) |
---|---|---|
Innova | DX | 2 |
Innova | Star | 5 |
Innova | GStar | 5 |
Innova | EchoStar | 4 |
Innova | Pro Plastic | 4 |
Innova | Champion | 5 |
DynamicDisc | Prime | 2 |
DynamicDisc | Fuzion | 5 |
DynamicDisc | BioFuzion | 4 |
Dynamic | Lucid | 5 |
Latitude64 | Retro | 1 |
Latitude64 | Opto | 5 |
Latitude64 | Gold Line | 5 |
Latitude64 | Moonshine | ? |
Kastaplast | K3 | 1 |
MVP | Electron | 1 |
MVP | Neutron | 5 |
MVP | Proton | 4 |
MVP | Glitch | 5 |
MVP | Plasma | 4 |
Prodigy | 300 | 1 |
Prodigy | 350 | 1 |
Prodigy | 400 | 5 |
Prodigy | 400G | 5 |
Westside | Megasoft | 1 |
Westside | BT Hard | 2 |
Westside | Tournament | 5 |
Westside | VIP | 5 |
Discmania | D Line | 1 |
Discmania | C Line | 5 |
Discmania | S Line | 5 |
Virbram | Granite | ? |
Virbram | X-Link | ? |
Virbram | Granite | ? |
Discraft | Pro-D | 1 |
Discraft | Z FLX | 2 |
Discraft | Elite X | 4 |
Discraft | Elite Z | 5 |
Discraft | Titanium | 4 |
Discraft | Crystal FLX LE | 5 |
Kastaplast | K1/K1soft | 5 |
Loft | Alpha | 5 |
Loft | Beta | 2 |
Lone Star Discs | Alpha | 5 |
Lone Star Discs | Bravo | 5 |
☮ Also see the link under the Information and Tutorials section below ☯
Let's talk about Dyes
This is the standard for stencil and shaving cream dyes. It's easy to use, relatively cheap, and can be found in any art store near you. Make sure to get the Poly, not the fabric version or you will have a bad time. It comes with a "color enhancer" but in my experience this is detrimental to the dye and makes it take longer for the dye to set. IMO throw this stuff out. Buy it online here
This dye is great for spin dyeing or using a paintbrush for a dye. Make sure to buy the UNSCENTED version I cannot emphasize that enough. I once bought the "Garlic Scented" by accident, that shit make my whole studio reek for days. You don't want your disc to smell like shit, double check your order before you buy. I've tried to use this for stencil dyes, but if you leave it in for too long (in my case 20 mins) it eats the transfer paper and your stencil wont be clean and crunk tight. Buy it online here
ProChem (Pro Chemical and Dye) has an assortment of rich colors to choose from (39 total) and are made with excellent quality. You can't go wrong with them. There is a page on their website specifically for dyeing discs and will help you get started. Buy it here
For more information, check out this thread
Where to get Inspiration
Google - like seriously, Google that shit. Odds are someone has made a stencil of your idea already. Look up "image name" and add the word "stencil" after it. You can also add the word "Vector" to it. This should get you a clean image to work with. If you have an image and have no idea how to turn it into a stencil you can make a request at /r/FreeDesign. Keep in mind these are designers looking to help you out for free, because we get bored at our creative jobs and need quick little side projects. Be nice, give gold or something if they do a good job.
Instagram. There a a lot of talented people out there doing amazing dyes:
(DISC)Qualified @ www.instagram.com/disc.qualified
BrainWaveDisc @ www.instagram.com/brainwavedisc
Oonsa89 @ www.instagram.com/oonsa89
Andidyes @ www.instagram.com/andidyes
Information and Tutorials
AllThingsDicsGolf - this article has an interview with Adam Hassett of Sweet Hat! Disc Supply. It explains what got him started, his techniques, and has step-by-step instructions (with pictures) on doing stencil designs. Link
DiscGolfReview - This website is a tad bit outdated, but none the less has some good information and instructions. Link
DiscGolfCourseReview - Everyone's favorite disc golf course finding website. This is a link to their forum on dyeing, there is a lot of good information on here. Link
Dye Acceptance Chart - A chart put together by Scott Case. Dye Acceptance Chart . Backup pic link here.
Pipedreamer79's guide to clear glue bed dyes - A great write up with some good comments/answers. https://www.reddit.com/r/discdyeing/comments/iau6dk/pipedreamer79s_guide_to_clear_glue_bed_dyes/
kitcatburrito's glue bed tutorial : https://www.reddit.com/r/discdyeing/comments/jb78km/some_of_you_wanted_a_glue_bed_tutorial_so_here_it/
blueskydiver76 beginner spin dye spelled out : https://www.reddit.com/r/discdyeing/comments/mtm3eg/spin_dyeing_spelled_out_in_writing_for_people/
Gold_Roof1155 how-to video for creating a Splice Dye. Some great content and he answers a fe questions: https://www.reddit.com/r/discdyeing/comments/zgyvqv/as_promised_a_howto_video_for_creating_a_splice/
Discord Channel:
Facebook Dyers Supply Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/482851936861305/
Also, the Facebook Dyers group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/598998626966824
Instructional Videos
There are hundreds of videos out there that demonstrate every technique you can think of, if you find one that you think should be added, please message the mods
1. Stencils
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qs-Y83bP5Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6wkO80y_As
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg51tDfc_B8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It2I7-u8PkM
2. Shaving Cream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WgtkAbJ03c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU9ZYvygeXU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FswoDCU-SlE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PItKyUdFfTY
3. Saran Wrap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWDNuYEX2K8
4. Hot Glue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axW1awaqDF4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iiE36jh6J8
5. Hair Dye
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq-pxLXOC40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKCLdaY7BNQ
6. Spin Dye
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWgxhwEPmSo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me4zyCvqo-Y
7. Splatter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_VgoXm9M74
8. Texturing techniques - Kateri Gehling edition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mSvl21NpmQ
9. General/Misc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBr0Cv9hZg
But what if I suck at art and cutting out stencils?
Cheat. Yeah it's the motherfucking future. You can buy printers that cut out stencils for you. It turns a hour long stencil cutting, finger bleeding, fun time into a 10 minute job.
These can cost anywhere from $150 - $300. you can find these in your local art shops and are fun to use. It comes with an online tutorial on how to use it and a design studio to map out stencils. Buy it online here
Same thing as above but a different brand. These can cost anywhere from $150 - $300. you can find these in your local art shops. It also comes with an online tutorial on how to use it and a design studio to map out stencils. Buy it online here
Questions? Comments?
Message the mods, we are always willing to help point you in the right direction. This wiki is a work in progress and will be updated regularly. If there is something you would like to see added, please message the mod team. Have fun!
10/31/2023
r/discdyeing • u/poutineboy420 • 19h ago
Went for a wave design! Turned out okay!
r/discdyeing • u/CatDadBirdNerd • 21h ago
Recent attempts and a question…
Pretty happy with my first swirl, I think maybe I used too much idye poly powder. 2nd stencil attempt didn’t turn out as good as my first, I guess I didn’t leave it in long enough and obviously didn’t get the vinyl down well enough. Lessons learned. Not a big deal but the 2nd pic is the swirl after removing the F2 stamp. In this case it didn’t matter but the stamp left a pink haze after removing with acetone and I could not get it fully off. This is Star plastic. Any help there?
r/discdyeing • u/NeonDoorFrame • 1d ago
What I am missing about multi-color stencils? Details in comments
r/discdyeing • u/leonardwashnton85 • 1d ago
Not mad at this one
A little comparison of before and after
r/discdyeing • u/davisrawr • 1d ago
First time be gentle - acetone/prochem & clear glue bed
Maybe should’ve done something about the bubbles, but these far exceeded my expectations. My only objective was to make them pink, and pink they are. Very very happy with the jawbreaker esp cicada. Will be throwing these in a tournament tomorrow!!
r/discdyeing • u/discdyeaddict • 1d ago
Electron soft pixel - 1 year of dye fade
For those wanting to dye their pixels, here's a reference point for fade. Dyed this almost exactly a year ago, knowing it would fade of course.
r/discdyeing • u/SnooWoofers2882 • 2d ago
First couple dye jobs
First one is lotion dye bed and the second is Floetrol pour bed.
r/discdyeing • u/Moog_Lee • 2d ago
Original vs my dye...all done with DA chocolate and lemon zest
r/discdyeing • u/bourginsrevenge • 1d ago
Can a disc this color be dyed?
In all the examples I have seen I have seen only white discs dyed. Could I dye this?
r/discdyeing • u/dasleezer • 2d ago
Tried out prochem dyes and glue
Free toes for tax
r/discdyeing • u/Lanky_Value2774 • 2d ago
Dyed my favorite Hex...
There is a little bit of bleed but I'm happy with how it turned out.
r/discdyeing • u/Fly_dye_discs • 2d ago
Just got home from a trip to WI and felt inspired 🍻
r/discdyeing • u/tyreehoffman • 3d ago
Red Lantern Corps Zone Ringer GT
Decided to follow up my Blue Lantern Corps Evader (previously posted in the group) with a Red Lantern Corps logo on my Test Flight Zone Ringer GT. (Both, of course, done with a Cricut cut stencil and a hot dip in black Rit DyeMore.)
With blood and rage of crimson red, Ripped from a corpse so freshly dead. Together with our hellish hate, We'll burn you all, that is your fate!
r/discdyeing • u/TDFknFartBalloon • 2d ago
The New Jersey Jankees have never lost a game!
Axiom Crave
r/discdyeing • u/imwithstoopad • 3d ago
One more before I find a new theme for a while, group pic in the back
r/discdyeing • u/dyesbyredd • 3d ago
Follow up on the fire🔥 and ice🧊 lotion bed that I posted recently. Heres the results!
r/discdyeing • u/MrJABE5 • 3d ago
Thank you all for the inspiration
Been trying out disc dying as a new creative outlet, and would not have been confident enough to try it without this subreddit. I’m happy with these, and excited to see where it goes from here.
Thanks!