First attempt at dying...

[Joshua1972]

Hey guys! Well since being introduced to this sport a few months ago, I have become addicted!!! I have been progressivly improving my collection of discs adding higher end plastics and custom dyes. I have now stepped up to attemping to dye... Here are my 1st 2 examples...
The 1st one I tried is a well worn 174 gram Blue Champion TeeBird... I used Rit Liquid Fabric Dye in Scarlet, design was made with painters masking tape, and the initials were some basic stick on letters I picked up at Hobby Lobby...
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w31/honkhntr/discdyepics002.jpg

The second one I tryed is a very lightly played 174 gram Gateway Evolution Pro-Line Blaze in white. Again used the Hobby Lobby Letters and masking tape and also had a couple eagle head decals that I placed and then peeled after the dye...
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w31/honkhntr/discdyepics001.jpg

I can see I need to use something other than masking tape for my designs, as it does allow some leakage. I am thinking maybe contact paper or something similar??? Any suggestions??

Thanks
Josh

[Olorin]

Whew! When I only read the title I thought you were suicidal. ;) I'm glad you're OK.

[Marv Vega]

Great job with the discs! By the thread title I wasn't sure what to expect:D

[Joshua1972]

:DDidn't mean to scare anyone... Should have said first attempt at Disc Dyeing... LOL

Josh

[Olorin]

Wow Marv, talk about thinking alike! Notice when our replies were posted.

[Donovan]

Nice job on your dying bro! Here I read that title and thought you just could not take another beating from me. I was going to tell you it's just a game bro. ;)

[blang]

I used contact paper like what you would use to line shelves.

After
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2876376065_46472cb707_m.jpg
Before
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2877707202_aba61e55ca_m.jpg

[tomjulio]

Whew! When I only read the title I thought you were suicidal. ;) I'm glad you're OK.

Ha! That's how I read it initially too!

I came on here to suggest guns, rope, poison, a car in the garage, or watching an episode of Rock of Love on VH1.

[magictenor1]

Whew! When I only read the title I thought you were suicidal. ;) I'm glad you're OK. I assumed you were talking about disc dying but I did think of the other context also. If your 1st attempt is a good one then you probably don't need a second.

[jedwards]

....or watching an episode of Rock of Love on VH1.

HAHAHAHAHA -- now that's funny :D

[Joshua1972]

I used contact paper like what you would use to line shelves.

After
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2876376065_46472cb707_m.jpg
Before
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2877707202_aba61e55ca_m.jpg


Contact Paper is what I was thinking as well!
Can't wait to pick up some more disc's to do some more!!!
Josh

[blang]

How to dye a Disc or at least how I did it.

What to buy
1. Acetone
2. Large Pot
3. Disposable aluminum casserole dish (not needed if you do not mind ruining the Large pot)
4. Rit Dye
5. Role of Contact paper
6. Exacto Knife
7. scrap card board
8. tape
9. Desired image on printer paper

What to do
With a rag or napkin rub the stock logo with Acetone and it will come right off.
Rinse quickly.
Take a nine by nine square of contact paper and tape it to the card board.
Place image on on top of the contact paper and tape it down.
Take exacto knife and cut the outline of the image through the image and through the contact paper.
Remove the cutout contact paper from the cardboard and remove the backing and stick it to the disc.

Take aluminum casserole dish and make sure the disc will fit into it without having to force it in. Bend dish if necessary.
Take large pot and put the aluminum tray into the pot.
Add water inside the tray and between the pot and the tray about 2 inches.
Add about 2/3s of the Rit bottle for a dark color or experiment to desired look.
Boil dye in the water bath then let sit for about 20 mins.

Drop disc face down into dye and let sit for 20 mins.
Rinse well, dry, remove contact paper, then dry again.

*examples are of Star and Pro plastic

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2876376065_46472cb707_m.jpg

[Donovan]

Excellent description blang. Thanks for that bro!

[blang]

Excellent description blang. Thanks for that bro!

I can make a tutorial with pics if people thought it would be worth it.

[Ty9339]

wow the first two discs at the top are pretty awesome and the punisher discs are really cool too, i may have to give this a shot
BANG CHAINS

[Texconsinite]

RE: First attempt at dying...

In addition to watching Rock of Love, If you are interested, there are step by step instructions on how to commit seppuku with a frisbee

goto http://www.realultimatepower.net/index4.htm

and click on "seppuku" from the menu at the top

Very awesome

[Midnightbiker]

If you want a great tutorial with great pics , please check out this site:



http://www.discgolfreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5321&start=0

[Midnightbiker]

Here are some that I have done:

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd166/Midnightbiker/KFCandPooh2.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd166/Midnightbiker/Batmandisc1-1.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd166/Midnightbiker/Astroworlddisc.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd166/Midnightbiker/100_9678-1.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd166/Midnightbiker/100_9636-1.jpg

[PhattD]

Whew! When I only read the title I thought you were suicidal. ;) I'm glad you're OK.

Lmao. I had to go back and look at the title cuz I didn't get it at first.

[DWill]

Here's another tutorial (http://www.discgolfreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6539&highlight=) with pictures how a buddy of mine does it.

[Marv Vega]

Wow Marv, talk about thinking alike! Notice when our replies were posted.

Yeah, Olorin I got a good chuckle after posting and then seeing your post there first. Beat me to the punch!:D

[gwillim]

Oracal 651 Intermediate Cal

It's sign vinyl, and works much, much better than contact paper!

oh, and here's some fun stuff to look at...
http://www.ryangwillim.com/images/disc/fincollage.jpg

[Donovan]

Thos are fantastic....is the vinal pretty expensive and how easy was it to take off afterwards?

[gwillim]

The vinyl is actually about the same price as contact paper if you buy it from a sign supply shop. I usually get $5 at a time, and it's like 18' x 22" or something. If you use it correctly, it WILL NOT bleed!

To take it off, you just run hot water on the disc for 30 seconds or so in the sink, the vinyl will come right off no problem.

[discflinger]

Simply gorgeous. My first attempt was dubbed the puke disc.

[Midnightbiker]

Ok, I am very impressed.

[Eagle Man]

Can you change the complete color of your Disc I have a gray ontario roc and I don't want to lose it because of its color any suggestions?

[iDisc]

nice dude

[Midnightbiker]

I love the globe disc, but I think it would really look cool on a blue champion disc.

[gwillim]

Can you change the complete color of your Disc I have a gray ontario roc and I don't want to lose it because of its color any suggestions?

There is no way to make a dark disc any lighter. If the disc is gray, you could dye it blue, red, green, whatever colour you want, but it won't be any brighter than the gray that it is now.

[timg]

Wow.. there is some really impressive work in this thread. Very cool stuff.

[Geoffro]

I have never even thought about dyeing my discs, but I am now...thanks for this thread!

[Texconsinite]

A question for Gwillum. how long does it usually take you to cut out the design on the vinyl before attaching to the disc?

[Texconsinite]

Also, I know the water has to be hot when you mix the rit dye in it, but does it need to be hot for the dye to bond to the disc, or does cold rye dye work just as well?
How long do you leave the disc in the dye for?

[gwillim]

A question for Gwillim. how long does it usually take you to cut out the design on the vinyl before attaching to the disc?
At first it was taking me three hours or more, as I've had more practice, that time has dropped a lot. The less complex designs take me 30 minutes or so, the complex ones can take me up to three hours still.

Also, I know the water has to be hot when you mix the rit dye in it, but does it need to be hot for the dye to bond to the disc, or does cold rye dye work just as well?
How long do you leave the disc in the dye for?
The dye does not have to be hot to bond with the plastic, however it works MUCH faster to use hot dye. With cold dye, it takes two or three days to get your colors dark and full, with hot dye, this can be achieved in 10 minutes or less.

[swellerdiscgolf]

what about the plastic? does that matter? i have a crappy turbo putter that i want to try it on but it feels rubbery, will the hot water affect that at all? also where would be the best place to buy the supplies? (contact paper, rit dye, etc.), and does the dye come in different collors? i think thats all the questions i have for now.

[gwillim]

what about the plastic? does that matter? i have a crappy turbo putter that i want to try it on but it feels rubbery, will the hot water affect that at all?
Lower grade plastics do not dye well. The candy plastics (Z, Champion, etc) are the best for dying. Next is the mid grades, which usually work fine (Star, ESP, Elite X, etc). The lower grade plastics do not dye well, or at all, these include the DX style plastics. The turbo putter would most likely be a very poor candidate for dying.


also where would be the best place to buy the supplies? (contact paper, rit dye, etc.), and does the dye come in different collors? i think thats all the questions i have for now.

As I stated earlier, I would suggest against contact paper. It does not work very well at all. But if you're really just wanting to give it a try, contact paper will give results. You can buy contact paper, rit dye, x-acto knives, and acetone at most Wal-Mart/Target style stores. Also, craft/fabric stores usually have all of those things. As for colors, RIT dye comes in dozens of colours.

[discflinger]

Shameless bump.

[Midnightbiker]

I have never even thought about dyeing my discs, but I am now...thanks for this thread!

Its a great way to really stand out on the course and make your disc one of a kind.

The disc with the KFC logo is my putter. People get a real kick out of it when they see it. I get lots of questions about it. I think of the funniest things that ever happened, was that I was playing in a tournament, and I threw my "Harley-Davidson" disc on my drive. As we walked up to our disc, a guy saw my disc , and asked if that was my sponsor.

[valkyriefb11]

Is it necessary to remove the stamp on a disc prior to dying it? Or is it ok to dye the disc with the stamp still on it?

[Donovan]

Its a great way to really stand out on the course and make your disc one of a kind.

The disc with the KFC logo is my putter. People get a real kick out of it when they see it. I get lots of questions about it. I think of the funniest things that ever happened, was that I was playing in a tournament, and I threw my "Harley-Davidson" disc on my drive. As we walked up to our disc, a guy saw my disc , and asked if that was my sponsor.

That is a great story!

So what do you say BEFORE or DURING your putts?
-Come on.....Extra Crispy!
-Turn that chicken over.
-Get Spicy!
-Come on, you biscuit lover.

OR better yet how about AFTER?
-Winner winner chicken dinner.
-It's all in those 11 herbs and spices.
-That's finger lickin' good.
-They do make the best wings.
-Just put another disc on the Bar-B-Que.
-Just put some gravy on it.
-That Colonel is kickin' yo ass!

[Midnightbiker]

That is a great story!

So what do you say BEFORE or DURING your putts?
-Come on.....Extra Crispy!
-Turn that chicken over.
-Get Spicy!
-Come on, you biscuit lover.

OR better yet how about AFTER?
-Winner winner chicken dinner.
-It's all in those 11 herbs and spices.
-That's finger lickin' good.
-They do make the best wings.
-Just put another disc on the Bar-B-Que.
-Just put some gravy on it.
-That Colonel is kickin' yo ass!

Acutally I say " Come on Colonel, hit them chains" . My friends just look at me and shake their heads.

[borndasaur]

Is it necessary to remove the stamp on a disc prior to dying it? Or is it ok to dye the disc with the stamp still on it?

You can leave the stamp on but it will show through the dye. Look on Ebay for some examples of what it looks like

[Midnightbiker]

To remove the stamp just go to Walmart and get a "Mr. Clean Magic Eraser". The work wonders in removing the stamp.

[DeafDiscGolfer]

To remove the stamp just go to Walmart and get a "Mr. Clean Magic Eraser". The work wonders in removing the stamp.

I never tried it but will it leave any scratching marks on it?? Looks and feels like Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scour Pads, is it?

[Midnightbiker]

I never tried it but will it leave any scratching marks on it?? Looks and feels like Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scour Pads, is it?

The Magic Eraser is very smooth. Feels like a dense sponge. It will not leave any marks on the disc.

[DiscBiscuit]

I use soft scrub to remove logos.

[discflinger]

I Man's out on the loose! Welcome to the board, Bisco.

[DWill]

I stumble across these video's on youtube:

Disc Dyeing 101: Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USYRUBkdxn0)
Disc Dyeing 101: Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QdFgbzzbEQ)

I hope it helps someone.

[Donovan]

I stumble across these video's on youtube:

Disc Dyeing 101: Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USYRUBkdxn0)
Disc Dyeing 101: Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QdFgbzzbEQ)

I hope it helps someone.

That was very cool thanks for sharing those with us. Makes me want to start doing this now too.

[sub ceroh]

Punisher disc's are awesome

[Donovan]

I was awed by these custom dye jobs.....HERE (http://discgolfdiva.startlogic.com/page12.html)

[Donovan]

I also gotta share the work one of my friends from work did for me. These are so cool. Sorry my scanner is not doing as well as it should.

Tattoo Dye - My friend too a picture of my tattoo and put it on a disc. How cool is that?

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=567

I Am Legend Dye - Are you kidding me? My friend is rocking the dye jobs! I wish my scanner could have shown all the colors!

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=568

Rubik's Cube Dye- My friend could not have dyed this one easily! I can't believe all the colors.

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=566

[john campbell]

I just started dying disks about two weeks ago on a rainy day. I use adhesive sign vinyl, too.

Here's my first dye job, Che on Champion Monarch:

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll178/guerrillatheory/misc/DSCN0335.jpg

I dyed the bottom brown to give it the two-tone effect.

Avenger SS ESP FLX before:

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll178/guerrillatheory/misc/DSCN0335.jpg

after, front:

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll178/guerrillatheory/misc/DSCN0362.jpg

after, back: (gave it a short dip in black after the vinyl was removed to make navy blue)

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll178/guerrillatheory/misc/DSCN0363.jpg

"Graffiti" on Champion Starfire, the colors came from the factory. I thought it looked like spray paint, hence the design:

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll178/guerrillatheory/misc/DSCN0383.jpg

[john campbell]

oops, here's the Avenger before:

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll178/guerrillatheory/misc/DSCN0360.jpg

[valkyriefb11]

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll178/guerrillatheory/misc/DSCN0362.jpg



Dude, that one is pretty awesome. Sweet dye job.

[discinator]

Here's my first dye job, Che on Champion Monarch

Nothing like using your discs to glorify Castro's murdering commie henchman. It's a real touch of class.

[DWill]

I found some more disc dyeing videos:

Disc Dyeing 102: Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB-I8giGocw)

Disc Dyeing 102: Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52isE4BQL7g)

Disc Dyeing 102: Part 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z6nIZHPD1k)

[bethehole]

damnation....that is some funny shizi

[CincyRocs]

I just started dying disks about two weeks ago on a rainy day. I use adhesive sign vinyl, too.

Here's my first dye job, Che on Champion Monarch:

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll178/guerrillatheory/misc/DSCN0335.jpg

I dyed the bottom brown to give it the two-tone effect.



Did you lose that disc? Cause I swear I saw someone find a Che Orange Monarch in Lexington KY.

[thatguy]

blang, I just did a punisher disc but yours look way better than mine

[Ball-Z]

I Only tried three so far but I think I'm getting better.
Heres me valk ( first try)
577
my monarch (2nd)
578
And my Groove
579
Heating the dye and the disc (slightly) really helped get the dye darker on the champion plastic.

[`cjc]

Nice job, Kinky. Now you can tomahawk Eddie on 3a at Hickory Run, because I know that's your favorite hole in the universe of disc golf.

[`cjc]

Oracal 651 Intermediate Cal

It's sign vinyl, and works much, much better than contact paper!

oh, and here's some fun stuff to look at...
http://www.ryangwillim.com/images/disc/fincollage.jpg


Wow! Beautiful, top of the line disc dying man. Wow! Very, very impressive!

[corsicana420]

Realy like the punisher Skulls Blang... Makes me want to try! Probably not a good idea though!

[jace]

gwillim got some sweet skills :D