r/discdyeing • u/Lauren_Raspberries • 6h 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/discdyeaddict • 1h ago
MVP Trail Axolotl yin yang dye
Process videos posted to youtube (longer process) and instagram (shorter edits) -- http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube / http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram
r/discdyeing • u/discdyeaddict • 2h ago
MVP Trail stencil dye
Process videos posted to youtube (longer process) and instagram (shorter edits) -- http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube / http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram
r/discdyeing • u/lantrizzle87 • 17h ago
Embarrassed to post this after the bangers lately! I dig it!
r/discdyeing • u/discdyeaddict • 10h ago
Hex Bob-Omb for Scott Pilgrim Fans
Process videos posted to youtube (longer process) and instagram (shorter edits) -- http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube / http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram
r/discdyeing • u/MrJABE5 • 10h ago
Round 2.
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 • u/discdyeaddict • 10h ago
Lil' destroyer (146g)
Process videos posted to youtube (longer process) and instagram (shorter edits) -- http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube / http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram
r/discdyeing • u/discdyeaddict • 10h ago
Retooled Timelapse Custom Disc Dye
Process videos posted to youtube (longer process) and instagram (shorter edits) -- http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube / http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram
r/discdyeing • u/bdarg34 • 2d ago
⛳️⛳️Ballin”⛳️⛳️
These golf balls are rolling out of the lab fast…..🤠
r/discdyeing • u/Gloomy_Hand_9717 • 2d ago
How can I fix/prevent streaking?
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 • u/hobbyhoppinghound • 3d ago
Definitely my favorite so far
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 • u/AliceFern4 • 4d ago
Spaghetti Monster church window on a translucent disc. Never spent so much time on one disc.
r/discdyeing • u/Sn0wman81 • 4d ago
Daughter's first disc
My daughter always steals some discs (always the pink ones) from my bag. So I made one specifically for her.
r/discdyeing • u/esra1977 • 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
r/discdyeing • u/jamtheriver • 4d ago
K1 soft, does it hold dye?
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 • u/leonardwashnton85 • 6d ago
Found disc glow up
Texted the number (which was 2 states away) got told to keep it so the natural next step was to make it mine