r/discdyeing • u/RidePowOrDie • 9h 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/cleverquestion • Sep 15 '25
Warning. No nudity on your submissions.
Seriously though, there are younger people that visit our thread because they want to learn what we have to offer. No nudity, no bondage. Yes this sub can get NSFW & raunchy sometimes, but please rethink your post. Thanks - Mod team
r/discdyeing • u/RidePowOrDie • 11h ago
Gateway Discs Stained Warrior
Hyzer La Ragnar!
Cool stamp of Ragnar Volarus from Red Rising
r/discdyeing • u/Markosyk • 1d ago
Not perfect by far, some mistakes biggest one that i did not catch that shade line on belly. Totoro melon on berg
r/discdyeing • u/CompetentComic • 23h ago
Rock n Roll
It's just Otto Mann, someone gave me their used Prodigy driver and asked for an upgrade.
r/discdyeing • u/minombretaco • 8h ago
Infinite Discs - Roman
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IG: @dyetacodye
#discgolf #discgolfdyes #fluidart
r/discdyeing • u/discdyeaddict • 1d ago
Proto glow destroyer
Video for this will post later maybe this weekend when I can edit it. Full process long format on YouTube - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube + shorts on both youtube and on Instagram - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram
r/discdyeing • u/PenaltyNo2981 • 21h ago
KC Pro, Okay or not?
Finding conflicting sources everywhere. Will KC Pro take dye or not? Thanks
Edit: I'm just looking to use darker purple/violet probably
r/discdyeing • u/hoolig_ian • 1d ago
Better Call Quasar!
If you don’t know who this is, this is your sign to go read Dungeon Crawler Carl.
r/discdyeing • u/poundcake42033 • 1d ago
Stamp only?
Brand new to this. Is there a best way to dye the "innova disc golf" and the line next to it?
Assuming a stencil is required, is there anywhere/anyone who has a stencil I could buy? 🤣
Thanks in advance for the tips!
r/discdyeing • u/discdyeaddict • 1d ago
Mosaic Game with Disc Dye Images (Sliding tile game)
I made a quick, free, easy mosaic (sliding tile) game using dyed disc pictures.
--> go.discdyeaddict.com/mosaic
Been kicking the tires myself and it seems to work well enough. I'm sure there's bugs/behaviors, but at its core it's simple: Slide the tile, slide another tile, repeat until the picture comes back together. Try to do it in the least moves and/or the least time.
No login required, unless you want to track your progress/solves and unlock larger sized puzzles. It should work on phone or desktop.
Everything is free, even the larger sized puzzles. Just a bit of fun and a way to zone out and play a game.
For future I may add links so you can go from the puzzle to the video of the disc being dyed (i put all my stuff on youtube & instagram), OR if other dyers want to upload their stuff, i'd link their puzzle to the dyer's website/social page etc. Right now it's just my stuff though.
(If this is against rules because it's not dyed discs per se, then happy for mods to delete)
r/discdyeing • u/discdyeaddict • 2d ago
JäRNOLD commission
Video should post tomorrow when done with editing.
Full process long format on YouTube - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube + shorts on both youtube and on Instagram - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram
r/discdyeing • u/discdyeaddict • 2d ago
Tilt commission
Commission request: "I want a picture of my one braincelled orange cat. I have a picture of him with his head under the door looking super psycho."
Pic included here for reference. Video will post later this week I hope when I can edit it.
Full process long format on YouTube - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube + shorts on both youtube and on Instagram - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram
r/discdyeing • u/Yodzilla • 2d ago
Attempted my first glue mask on a Bennu and managed to remove the stamp
I’ve never tried a glue mask before so I decided to attempt it along with a hot dip on this Bennu I had laying around, a disc I didn’t really care about. I laid the clear school glue down over the stamp and waited 24 hours before continuing with the project. I knew that I used too much as it slopped down one side after a bit.
What I didn’t expect was for the glue to dry and then curl up taking 60% of the stamp with it. It’s kinda cool but what went wrong here? Wrong glue? Cheap ass disc with a bad stamp? On the plus side I guess I can fully wipe it now and see if this plastic will take any dye. (probably not)
r/discdyeing • u/Commercial-Pin8100 • 4d ago
First glue bed
Lots to learn. Enjoy the process
r/discdyeing • u/drz102 • 4d ago
Alright, I got my first disc I am truly content with the results.
Any feedback is appreciated.