r/discdyeing Feb 24 '23

Disc Dyeing Wiki

66 Upvotes

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

1. iDye Poly

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

2. Fishing Lure Dye

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

3. ProChem

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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

  1. 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

  2. DiscGolfReview - This website is a tad bit outdated, but none the less has some good information and instructions. Link

  3. 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

  4. Dye Acceptance Chart - A chart put together by Scott Case. Dye Acceptance Chart . Backup pic link here.

  5. 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/

  6. kitcatburrito's glue bed tutorial : https://www.reddit.com/r/discdyeing/comments/jb78km/some_of_you_wanted_a_glue_bed_tutorial_so_here_it/

  7. blueskydiver76 beginner spin dye spelled out : https://www.reddit.com/r/discdyeing/comments/mtm3eg/spin_dyeing_spelled_out_in_writing_for_people/

  8. 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:

https://discord.gg/cQpcHhMrsh

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.

1. Silhoutte Printer

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

2. Cricut Printer

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 6h ago

Best Disc Ever

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50 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 1h ago

MVP Trail Axolotl yin yang dye

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Process videos posted to youtube (longer process) and instagram (shorter edits) -- http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube / http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram


r/discdyeing 6h ago

Swirly Trail (another one)

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31 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 2h ago

MVP Trail stencil dye

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11 Upvotes

Process videos posted to youtube (longer process) and instagram (shorter edits) -- http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube / http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram


r/discdyeing 17h ago

Embarrassed to post this after the bangers lately! I dig it!

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130 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 10h ago

Hex Bob-Omb for Scott Pilgrim Fans

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30 Upvotes

Process videos posted to youtube (longer process) and instagram (shorter edits) -- http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube / http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram


r/discdyeing 10h ago

Round 2.

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19 Upvotes

My first prodigy (h4) and lat64 (River) discs quickly became regulars in my bag and two star wraiths on the bottom.

I thought the River would be a cool concept till i pulled it from the bed and realized it looked like them emblem of a cult that worshipped Pringles man. I got the mustache vinyl randomly and it was burning a hole in my pocket, so i can’t complain.

The bottom left is the only disc that wasn’t colored to begin with so I’m happy I’m anticipating how the disc color will affect the result.

Glue beds on all, vinyl stencils on the top two.


r/discdyeing 10h ago

Lil' destroyer (146g)

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14 Upvotes

Process videos posted to youtube (longer process) and instagram (shorter edits) -- http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube / http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram


r/discdyeing 14h ago

Glitch at the beach.

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23 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 10h ago

Retooled Timelapse Custom Disc Dye

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8 Upvotes

Process videos posted to youtube (longer process) and instagram (shorter edits) -- http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube / http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram


r/discdyeing 1d ago

Stained glass Medusa

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144 Upvotes

On a clear MD3


r/discdyeing 1d ago

Pizza time! 90’s TMNT on a Luna

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104 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 2d ago

⛳️⛳️Ballin”⛳️⛳️

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148 Upvotes

These golf balls are rolling out of the lab fast…..🤠


r/discdyeing 1d ago

Some new dyes.

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22 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 2d ago

Fire and Ice lotion swirl 🌊

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42 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 2d ago

How can I fix/prevent streaking?

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13 Upvotes

I did this PD for my first ever dye. I did a hot dip with RIT synthetic, & I don’t know if I smudged the rim when pulling it out, or if the dye never took in those spots. Could I clean it & re-dip it to fill it in? .


r/discdyeing 2d ago

Morrigan

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54 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 2d ago

Anyone try one of these on plastic ?

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1 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 3d ago

Definitely my favorite so far

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153 Upvotes

Lotion and DA. The dock had a lot of dark brown that isn’t going to show up until the sun comes back out again


r/discdyeing 4d ago

Spaghetti Monster church window on a translucent disc. Never spent so much time on one disc.

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241 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 4d ago

Daughter's first disc

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54 Upvotes

My daughter always steals some discs (always the pink ones) from my bag. So I made one specifically for her.


r/discdyeing 4d ago

Anyone know how to mix dye like the the picture in my comment? Cant figure what to mix with since almost everyone do it in a dye bed. Thanks for all help

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7 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 4d ago

Zone

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50 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 4d ago

K1 soft, does it hold dye?

3 Upvotes

Hey guys.

I'm looking to buy two of my favorite discs in white K1 soft (Berg and Järn), and have a friend cell dye them. I hear Kastaplast is among the best plastic to dye, but I also read that K1 soft can fade quick?

Has anyone successfully dyed K1 soft? Does it hold dye well over time?


r/discdyeing 6d ago

Found disc glow up

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50 Upvotes

Texted the number (which was 2 states away) got told to keep it so the natural next step was to make it mine