That is sick.
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The Dye A Day Thread! (Part II)
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Inspired partially by the flywood discs and partly by my hardwood floor I thought maybe a disc that looked like wood would maybe get some respect from the trees on the course.
GL Saint
That's insane!
bigmanbailye
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Dtp, was that all done with idye colors? Do you put "paint" mixtures on a palate so you can blend on demand like other artistic painters? How many brushes do you own? Natural hair or synthetic?
DyeingToPlay
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This one was actually all RIT. Golden yellow, tangerine and cocoa brown. Lines were a stencil dip in the brown then the various wood tones were created by airbrushing yellow, then the tangerine with a little of the brown mixed in.
I use a pretty runny mix of acetone so a palate wouldn't work to well. I use several small stainless steel ramekins some with pure rit colors, a few for 'mixed' colors and always have one handy full of clean acetone.
I've been drawing/painting for many many moons so I have too many brushes to count, but for dyeing I really only use 3 brushes. They are synthetic, but are very similar to the expensive sable brushes IMO. In combination with the brushes I use bamboo skewers for most small details as the brush tends to carry too much dye at once.
bigmanbailye
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awesome, thanks for all the good info. bamboo skewer huh, I will have to try that. an airbrush! I thought I was the only 1. this is what I am currently working on. when I finally finish it I'll take a picture with a good camera, not my scratched up phone lens
DyeingToPlay
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^Nice!! How do you keep the solids in the dye from clogging up your airbrush? I had to take mine completely apart to clean it when it clogged with idye. I've found that after I mix my acetone/dye I let it sit for a minute so the solids settle out then I use a syringe to suck up the dye from the 'top' then load it into the airbrush cup.
Dang those are some sweet dyes. Does Discraft's Ti plastic hold dye predictably? I really want to dye something on a green Ti stalker, but I noticed that the 'finish' varies from disc to disc and was unsure if either would take dye; some look like they have a clear coat over a cloudy surface (like a bowling ball) and others look glossy.
bigmanbailye
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@DTP, you nailed it on the head. I let it settle and use a pipette to draw from the top. To give more detail: I put 2 ml of clear dish soap in a shot glass. I then sprinkle 1/8 tsp idye poly gradually while mixing with a chop stick, kinda like how a baker sifts flower in a mix to keep it from clumping. Once I have a smooth mix, I add 3 1/2 ml of acetone and stir well. I actually let it sit for about 10 min but I cover the shot glass to prevent the acetone from evaporating.
missinglink
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I played in a tournement with DTP yesterday and got to see the "wooden" disc first hand. It is truly a work of art. The photo doesn't really do it justice. It shines and glows just like a newly finished floor!
missinglink
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:thmbup:
DTP, what disc/plastic is that?
DyeingToPlay
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It's a non pearly white GL saint
smarkquart
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It's been a while since I posted any of my dyes here. I haven't quit dying just haven't taken any pictures of my dyes. Here's a couple new ones.
I want and will pay money to have done to a pinnacle rival, Roc3, or champ Leo.
Dan Howard
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awesome, thanks for all the good info. bamboo skewer huh, I will have to try that. an airbrush! I thought I was the only 1. this is what I am currently working on. when I finally finish it I'll take a picture with a good camera, not my scratched up phone lens
opcorn: That looks amazing bigman. Testing out prodigy plastic this morning, talk about a clear coat!
bigmanbailye
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^^looks a little resistant to sc like opto? But you spin looks like it did well so I may have some stain glass fodder.
bigmanbailye
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Btw, does anyone think the prodigy stamp is a little star trekky with both font and symbol?
Halcón
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Definitely. That's probably why I like it.
I know this isn't EXACTLY the best place for this, but I know all of my dyeing companions and most of the customers I've had from DGCR check this thread, so I gotta let it out --
I'm engaged!
Proposed last night -- our first night in our new house in our new city(CHARLOTTE).
Not pining for compliments, just wanted to let the site and the people I know on here know. If we've met/played together in a tourney, you've probably met Nikki and know how lucky I am.
SOOOO, now that I'm an official Charlotte resident, ya'll BEST hit me up when you want to come down/up, plenty of room for at LEAST a car full of discers.
I'm engaged!
Proposed last night -- our first night in our new house in our new city(CHARLOTTE
).Not pining for compliments, just wanted to let the site and the people I know on here know. If we've met/played together in a tourney, you've probably met Nikki and know how lucky I am.
SOOOO, now that I'm an official Charlotte resident, ya'll BEST hit me up when you want to come down/up, plenty of room for at LEAST a car full of discers.
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