Dyed Discs

[Trozzle!!!]

That is the sickest dye job I have ever seen. looks more like hot stamp than a dye job. My artwork now looks like a colooring book colored outside of the lines compared to that. We ll done sir!!!!

[gwillim]

That is the sickest dye job I have ever seen. looks more like hot stamp than a dye job. My artwork now looks like a colooring book colored outside of the lines compared to that. We ll done sir!!!!

lol, thanks! :cheers:

[gwillim]

Here it is again, with more detail. I no longer have access to a good camera, but this is better than the cameraphone pic I took last night...
http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/bones_fin_detail.jpg
Did I mention it's glow champion plastic? At night, the skeleton glows!

[bryan_luoma]

Here it is again, with more detail. I no longer have access to a good camera, but this is better than the cameraphone pic I took last night...
http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/bones_fin_detail.jpg
Did I mention it's glow champion plastic? At night, the skeleton glows!

WOW! That's impressive! I am inspired to try that technique, well done!

[Ol' Bob]

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/bones.jpg

The winning smile, sincere eyes, I'd vote for this guy.

Very well done. A nice glow to hang on a bedroom wall.

[Trozzle!!!]

I know I could easily pull off something like that, but havent tried. I am more into my fabulous multi color dyes lately. I know I have posted spomething before about a dye contest, and it wasnt accepted very well. But, if I was to vote, even as an artist myself, I would vote for that dye by Ryan!!!!!

[TYVEK]

Gwillim, Very nice work on that disc! it reminds me of one of the logos for the skateboarding company powell perelta from the 80's. keep up the great work.

[Trozzle!!!]

Yeah, I think it was Mike McGill's logo with Powell/Peralta.

[CarlitosBonitos]

Here are two ROC's I just got done for my new best friend ERP. The first one came out great and I am very glad as it is an ace disc of yours and I couldnt sleep at night if I ruined an ace disc! The second one with the smaller version of the company logo you requested came out well except I used a smaller pice of vinyl and then masked the edges... it never happened before but it bled down the seems of the masked edges... It kind looks cool, but sorry. Also I was able to get rid of most of the ball point pen X-OUT so it wasnt a complete failure. Hope you enjoy Erik
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/3784079854_0f86e17367.jpg

Oops... my bad... old vinyl
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3783270953_653cbf4568.jpg

[erp]

Ironically, I love old vinyl!

Generally heavy grain, loose grooved, and played loud, but I can't wait to get my hands back on these!

Thanks again - the square line looks intentional...

I'm racking up a birdie on every third throw with that phoenix sidewinder - seems to fly as long, but more predictably than the R-Pro boss that it replaced which is unprecedented for a star disc...at least when I'm throwing it.

Playing tomorrow if you or anyone else is interested - course TBD...


\Here are two ROC's I just got done for my new best friend ERP. The first one came out great and I am very glad as it is an ace disc of yours and I couldnt sleep at night if I ruined an ace disc! The second one with the smaller version of the company logo you requested came out well except I used a smaller pice of vinyl and then masked the edges... it never happened before but it bled down the seems of the masked edges... It kind looks cool, but sorry. Also I was able to get rid of most of the ball point pen X-OUT so it wasnt a complete failure. Hope you enjoy Erik
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/3784079854_0f86e17367.jpg

Oops... my bad... old vinyl
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3783270953_653cbf4568.jpg

[Scott]

That is the sickest dye job I have ever seen. looks more like hot stamp than a dye job. My artwork now looks like a colooring book colored outside of the lines compared to that. We ll done sir!!!!

I know I could easily pull off something like that, but havent tried.

Wow.

[KenGilmore]

Wow.
This surprises you?

[Scott]

This surprises you?

No, it probably shouldn't. :headbang:

[gwillim]

Ok guys, cool it down, this a dye thread, let's keep it happy, please.

[gwillim]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/3784079854_0f86e17367.jpg


I'm not sure why, but this artwork reminds me of Calvin & Hobbes / Spaceman Spiff!! It's sweet!

[erp]

A very old friend/cartoonist did the drawing for my computer consulting business in the early nineties and I figured the exploding compass and thereby lack of direction was kinda ironical on an ontario roc that likes to go straight with just a little anny...

He's doing Pug Dog Posse now...http://www.pugdogposse.com/

This is a good one http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_daY4UyxPpzw/SmouZdjIqVI/AAAAAAAAAJs/fKX9YgEP2hE/s1600-h/072409_beautiful.jpg

I'm not sure why, but this artwork reminds me of Calvin & Hobbes / Spaceman Spiff!! It's sweet!

[Scott]

Ok guys, cool it down, this a dye thread, let's keep it happy, please.

My bad. Back to the happy stuff. That was an amazing dye, Ryan. I'd love to see it in person. Your dyes display a level of creativity, precision, and patience that just blows my mind. Nicely done. :jumpspin:

[gwillim]

My bad. Back to the happy stuff. That was an amazing dye, Ryan. I'd love to see it in person. Your dyes display a level of creativity, precision, and patience that just blows my mind. Nicely done. :jumpspin:

Patience was the biggest factor in this dye. It took me about 45 minutes just to transfer the vinyl on to the disc after the 4 hours of cutting in three different sittings over two weeks. Hell, burnishing the vinyl took about 30 minutes by itself!!!!

If I can get to TTs tomorrow I'll have it with me (trying to sell it). It looks significantly better in person than in the fotos!

[gwillim]

This is a good one http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_daY4UyxPpzw/SmouZdjIqVI/AAAAAAAAAJs/fKX9YgEP2hE/s1600-h/072409_beautiful.jpg

Yes, very, very C&Hish. I like it a lot.

[erp]

I sent him the link to your dye up there - he was a big dead head (toured and sold the cat in the hat shirts back in the day...) pretty sweet work you did on that one.



Yes, very, very C&Hish. I like it a lot.

[gwillim]

Thanks to everyone for the compliments on the Peralta/Bones dye. I was able to sell it yesterday to a golfer in Chicago!

[Flash]

Thanks to everyone for the compliments on the Peralta/Bones dye. I was able to sell it yesterday to a golfer in Chicago!

What was the selling price, or the range of the selling price?

[gwillim]

$50

[Ol' Bob]

Watch your back, gwillim. You know what happens to prices when an artist passes on. (I avoided saying, "dyes.")

[PDXDuck]

Couldn't find the answer using "Find" on each page...does Elite X plastic dye?

Thanks
:cheers:

[gwillim]

Yes, not well though. It blurs out quickly. It's similar to Innova's Pro plastic.

[TYVEK]

$50

:shocked:WOW! THAT IS ALOT OF BONES!

Great job on that!

[KenGilmore]

:shocked:WOW! THAT IS ALOT OF BONES!

Great job on that!
Perhaps not enough though for the quality of that dye job.

[gwillim]

Perhaps not enough though for the quality of that dye job.

Just received the paypal notification. He gave me a $15 tip, so the total was $65. I'm happy with that. :)

[gwillim]

I will be at TTs today. If anyone has any custom work they are looking to get done, feel free to find me and we'll talk it over!

[gwillim]

http://www.discgolfscene.com/media/17981_g.jpg

[gwillim]

http://pics.ryangwillim.com/albums/userpics/rose_fin.jpg

["Over the Hill" Bob]

http://pics.ryangwillim.com/albums/userpics/rose_fin.jpg


Looks awesome, Ryan! I can't wait to pick it up.:bowing:

Bob

[TREX]

Hello All.

I was directed here by a friend who thought I would enjoy talking to others about dying discs., I am very impressed with all the dye's here. I have been dying discs for several months now but I do not cut anything by hand. I purchased a plotter just for doing dyes and club stickers. I sold my 1st dye last Saturday so now I am really hooked on dying =].
Here are most of the dyes I have done. http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/ Unfortunately do not have a pic of the dye I just sold. I took it out to show it off and someone wanted to buy it right there and then. I am gonna go see the guy today to get a picture of it.

Shelton Wa. Club MCDGA

[gwillim]

I really dig the tree of life dye.

[TYVEK]

Hey there TREX, its great to see that you found this website and forum for discs! the other forum seems pretty dead right now. see you on wednesday!

[TREX]

Yea it died out pretty fast. I am glad to see another familiar face here also =]. I got lucky and sold another disc yesterday which was awesome. I have dyed 2 discs to sell and sold them both the 1st day so I just ordered 7 more discs to dye. I also got a pic of the 1st disc i sold and another one I did for Troy.
http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/

Uploading now

[TREX]

Picture doesn't do it justice but this one went to Marvin. I wish I woulda got a pic during the day this was taken around 7pm.
I also did a PIG for Troy. He wanted a wild boar put on it. It was an opportunity for me to practice on some plastic. After seeing all the awesome dye's here and the ones you posted on spsdg I have been getting some great idea's. Gwillims dye's are off the hook

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/0817092009a.jpg

[olydiscgolf]

Hey Rex welcome to the forum! Sweet dyes you've got there. You should put a little pressure on Tyvec there to get our logo finished up.

[TreeLove]

Don't know why I didn't think of this when I saw it. I would love to commission a dyer to dye this:

http://home.comcast.net/~accuspeed/images/4%20perfect%20circles%20small.png

(Props to Scott, I think, for steering me toward eatliver.com, where I found the above illusion....

[KG_MCDGC]

I just threw up looking at that image Treelove.

[Trozzle!!!]

Don't know why I didn't think of this when I saw it. I would love to commission a dyer to dye this:

http://home.comcast.net/~accuspeed/images/4%20perfect%20circles%20small.png

(Props to Scott, I think, for steering me toward eatliver.com, where I found the above illusion....

HMMMMMM That looks like a fun one to do :drool:

[Ol' Bob]

http://home.comcast.net/~accuspeed/images/4%20perfect%20circles%20small.png


That is insane! Scroll down or click any nearby link to return control to your brain.

[emmarose]

Yea it died out pretty fast. I am glad to see another familiar face here also =]. I got lucky and sold another disc yesterday which was awesome. I have dyed 2 discs to sell and sold them both the 1st day so I just ordered 7 more discs to dye. I also got a pic of the 1st disc i sold and another one I did for Troy.
http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/

Uploading now

Love the MCDG logo dye...you must be talking about Troy of Troy and Shannon?...good friends of mine through the hippy/disc golf circle of life...what a fun, small world it is.
peace,
emmarose

[TYVEK]

Hey Rex welcome to the forum! Sweet dyes you've got there. You should put a little pressure on Tyvec there to get our logo finished up.

Jeeeesh, the least you could do is spell my name right. its like me calling you olliediscgolf or something! :nahnah: as far as the logo goes, i actually got started on it and am about 1/4 of the way done.

[olydiscgolf]

Jeeeesh, the least you could do is spell my name right. its like me calling you olliediscgolf or something! :nahnah: as far as the logo goes, i actually got started on it and am about 1/4 of the way done.
Sorry Tyvek, I was in a hurry to get out of the house! Its kind of funny that you are correcting somebody on spelling though.hehe! I do apologize!

[TYVEK]

Sorry Tyvek, I was in a hurry to get out of the house! Its kind of funny that you are correcting somebody on spelling though.hehe! I do apologize!

Hey the only thing i claim to know how to spell correctly is my own name!:yay::laughing:

[TREX]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/0819091553.jpg


Did it this morning while sitting at work,,, slow day.

This disc is for sale.

[TREX]

Did this one for Chris Auseth, Older disc but it came out alright.


http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/0819091553a.jpg

[TREX]

I have plenty of graphics to do but I am looking for Idea's. I have some destroyers and Xcalibers coming on Monday. Anyone?

[CarlitosBonitos]

I have plenty of graphics to do but I am looking for Idea's. I have some destroyers and Xcalibers coming on Monday. Anyone?

I go to one of two places... google image search; type in anything that comes into your mind, your favorite beer or sports team, or just typ in bad ass, trust me it will fill up a couple of days.

2nd I go to deviantart.com and search the 40,000 stencils they have in there. this will also take a couple of days.

I save a copy of every image that I like enough to take a second look at in a file for future dyes, and when I am not sure what to do, I look through my file for inspiration. Good luck, those were some pretty good cut jobs, love the BOSS

[TREX]

Thanks for the info Carlitos. I have been using google image search and a few other places I like but my problem is I have a hard time deciding what to actually use. I want to put down dyes that other people would want to buy. I am still doing stuff for free for some of my friends but I am buying discs now just to dye and sell.
I like your 2nd look file Idea. I need to divide images up so it makes it easier to decide when I am ready to dye.

Thx

Oh and I do not cut by hand,, I'm a cheater with a plotter =]

[CarlitosBonitos]

I think there is some kind of unwritten law that you have to cut the first one out by hand... then you can use the plotter as much as you like... Seriously though, arent those plotters nice! I am going to be purchasing one in the near future.

[TREX]

I think there is some kind of unwritten law that you have to cut the first one out by hand... then you can use the plotter as much as you like... Seriously though, arent those plotters nice! I am going to be purchasing one in the near future.

Nice is an understatement hehe. I use the heck out of it. I got it to do dye's and now I am also doing graphics for cars. I did our club logo and made some golf baskets for car windows. The fact that I can see a graphic I like, and then do it makes me feel like I have unlimited possibilities. I bought mine used from a friend.
I am all about helping out good people so if anyone needs anything done that is to tough or would take to long send me a pic and I will see what I can do with it in Corel.

[Ol' Bob]

Is it just me, or does Trex's hand make discs look kind of small?

[TREX]

Is it just me, or does Trex's hand make discs look kind of small?

LOL you caught me, I've been dying Mini's this whole time :)

It's the angle I am holding the discs. Taking the picture upward from my shoulder. I am 6'3" tall so my hands aren't small. I just got done doing 2 more dye's. A Seahwawks dye on a destroyerand and a TREX flame like the boss I did on a TREX disc. I will post pics later.

[Weatherman]

I see you also visit geekpress.com :smash:

Don't know why I didn't think of this when I saw it. I would love to commission a dyer to dye this:

http://home.comcast.net/~accuspeed/images/4%20perfect%20circles%20small.png

(Props to Scott, I think, for steering me toward eatliver.com, where I found the above illusion....

[olydiscgolf]

Is it just me, or does Trex's hand make discs look kind of small?

Its bad enough Trex hears it from the ladies, but you too Bob?!

[Ol' Bob]

They like big hands?

[bryan_luoma]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_w3aU-D2KY44/SpK0gbNQj_I/AAAAAAAAAFk/66EAf5bgiBo/s144/20090823_discDye%20031.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_w3aU-D2KY44/SpK0eRkJPfI/AAAAAAAAAFU/mye2s22m2wI/s144/20090823_discDye%20005.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

Don't know why I didn't think of this when I saw it. I would love to commission a dyer to dye this:

http://home.comcast.net/~accuspeed/images/4%20perfect%20circles%20small.png

(Props to Scott, I think, for steering me toward eatliver.com, where I found the above illusion....

I decided to give this one a shot. starting work on it now. gonna take a long ass time, but i will of course post the result when im done :)

[TYVEK]

I decided to give this one a shot. starting work on it now. gonna take a long ass time, but i will of course post the result when im done :)

why would that take a long "a$%" time? its just a bunch of squares, thats not to difficult.

[ChUcK]

I've thought about doing that image at one point as well, but balked at the time it would take to cut out all the little squares.

[Ol' Bob]

A quick estimation counts 592 sides of squares. These sides have 1184 lines to cut. Beyond that, just how these master dyers work out the multiple colors, I don't know. It looks like a good winter project to me.

[TYVEK]

there are only 94 squares and when you blow it up big enough to be put on a disc the squares wont be all that small. the multiple colors is easy enough.

[gwillim]

there are only 94 squares and when you blow it up big enough to be put on a disc the squares wont be all that small. the multiple colors is easy enough.

the fact that you sat there and counted all the squares, to try and prove some point, makes me laugh.

Thanks. :)

[ChUcK]

There may be only 94 squares, but technically you have to cut out 188 squares, as there is an inner square in each that must be cut. Plus, to make it look good you'd have to use a ruler for each cut. That just sounds like a huge hassle to me.

[discgolforegon]

I could make that in 1 night with my plotter. :)

thats if i could stand to look at it long enough... :(

makes me feel wierd when i look at those squares. lol

[Toby Puttzinski]

I couldn't throw a disc like that, because I'd get dizzy looking at it, and then be off-balance when throwing it... cool image though. I think that illusion would look cool with circles too... maybe even made up of various colored/stamped discs?

[TreeLove]

Actually, I'm fairly sure the illusion would not work at all if made up of circles.

[TreeLove]

I decided to give this one a shot. starting work on it now. gonna take a long ass time, but i will of course post the result when im done :)

Cool, Trozzle! Let me know when finished if you are interested in selling it....

[TREX]

Wow, It's gonna be a tough one to do for sure. GL with it. I cant wait to see it done.

[TREX]

Said post has been removed due to the low down on the hush hush

[TREX]

I did this one for a buddy, It was on a very well used destroyer but it came out so nice I almost kept it =]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/0820091519.jpg

[TREX]

Grimp Reaper done on an Xcaliber. The detail in this one was tough to maintain.


http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/0826091533.jpg

[TREX]

T Bird with the Tree of life done in 3 colors

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/0825091345.jpg

[TREX]

Link to the rest of my dyes

http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/

[olydiscgolf]

damn it TREX! Those Chandler discs were surprises!!! Alright everybody...Keep your mouth shut! You didn't see anything! This conversation never happened!


PS. It does look pretty good though!

[Scott]

Link to the rest of my dyes

http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/

That's some pretty sick work. Nice job. :rockon:

[TREX]

Doh!,, You never said keep it hush hush.. I was intending to show them today at doubles.. I guess I wont do that =]

[REDFIVE]

I did this one for a buddy, It was on a very well used destroyer but it came out so nice I almost kept it =]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/0820091519.jpg

You missed the green in the eye. Good work though.

[Trozzle!!!]

I am workin on the optical illusion disc for sure, it fun :)

[TREX]

You missed the green in the eye. Good work though.

You are absolutely right about the eye. Heres what happened. My wife bought me some exotic dyes, fern green and some other very cool colors. I sat that disc in the fern green for an hour while I was at work but it would not set on the disc. I still havent figured out why the dye wont work but so far none of it sets on discs. It is a clothing dye, any idea's? I figure dye was dye and it would work.:chinscratch:

[Scott]

You are absolutely right about the eye. Heres what happened. My wife bought me some exotic dyes, fern green and some other very cool colors. I sat that disc in the fern green for an hour while I was at work but it would not set on the disc. I still havent figured out why the dye wont work but so far none of it sets on discs. It is a clothing dye, any idea's? I figure dye was dye and it would work.:chinscratch:


Was it heated? I know IT sets better when warm. Maybe this does, too.

[CarlitosBonitos]

I fell into the same trap and purchased some I-dye colors that would look sweet, but none of it works, even though it sells its self identically with RIT. The only other dye that works well is some quick drying stuff that is sold for fishing lures. Point is stay away from any thing other than RIT! IF you cant find the color you want try mixing colors to your liking.

[TREX]

I fell into the same trap and purchased some I-dye colors that would look sweet, but none of it works, even though it sells its self identically with RIT. The only other dye that works well is some quick drying stuff that is sold for fishing lures. Point is stay away from any thing other than RIT! IF you cant find the color you want try mixing colors to your liking.

Thx for the info. I haven't been doing this long and I have a lot to learn still. The brand of dye was Dylon. Some amazing colors, to bad it doesn't work:mad:

[Trozzle!!!]

I have tried the I dye too, its worthless

[ChUcK]

I've tried some reactive dyes that stick to baseline plastics, but they wouldn't touch Z/ESP.

Finally, a dye worth posting. It's been a while since my last one, but here's one for Mr. Zippyboy:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/P1014912.jpg...

Edit: ESP Buzzz

[zippyboy]

Sweet Jesus that is sick looking...

Your talent is amazing, sir.

:drool:

[TYVEK]

chUck,

That is a EXTREMELY nice looking disc. not to complicated but soooooooo smooth looking. simple and powerful! i love it!

[Ol' Bob]

I wonder why the Zipster likes that one?

[zippyboy]

chUck,

That is a EXTREMELY nice looking disc. not to complicated but soooooooo smooth looking. simple and powerful! i love it!

Not too complicated?!? Obviously the picture didn't pick up some of the detail that went into the lettering... I just picked it up this morning. It is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[Ms Thing]

Not too complicated?!? Obviously the picture didn't pick up some of the detail that went into the lettering... I just picked it up this morning. It is BEAUTIFUL!!!!


Can't wait to see it!

Are you going to get an WoJ dye next?

[TYVEK]

Not too complicated?!? Obviously the picture didn't pick up some of the detail that went into the lettering... I just picked it up this morning. It is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

you have to take into consideration that quote is coming from a fellow disc dyer. as a disc dyer i know what is complicated and what is not complicated but looks like it would be. no matter what, it is a GREAT looking disc!

[zippyboy]

you have to take into consideration that quote is coming from a fellow disc dyer. as a disc dyer i know what is complicated and what is not complicated but looks like it would be. no matter what, it is a GREAT looking disc!

Trust me, I am well aware of your work, and the other disc dyers on here. No offense was intended. Just wanted to back up ChUcK on the level of detail on the disc... :cheers:

[Ol' Bob]

Uncomplicated prolly means "clean." That's what I thought.

[TREX]

It's damn sexy,, Very nice work. I would love to produce a dye like that.

[TreeLove]

I am workin on the optical illusion disc for sure, it fun :)

Good luck, don't make yourself sick looking at it too much! :puke:

To defeat the illusion, try combinations of blurring your view, squinting, covering an eye, or pulling one into a slit, i.e. "Chinese eye".

[Trozzle!!!]

its going to look sick, and you Gawain have the first shot at buying it!!!

[JMan]

Well lets see it Troy....:drool:

[Trozzle!!!]

its far from done, too many squares to cut out.

Still looking to do your Calvin and Hobbes dye J. I have it all drwn out on the vinyl already, just waiting for the disc.

[JMan]

As soon as I can get my hands on a 166 White Pro Line Rogue I'll get it to you.
J

[gmills]

I always thought that Pro plastic was pretty poor to dye.

Anyone have luck with laying down a dye on KC plastic?

A friend of mine wanted to use the ashes of his father in the dye
for a KC Pro Avair...

Thoughts/tips?

[Scott]

I always thought that Pro plastic was pretty poor to dye.

Anyone have luck with laying down a dye on KC plastic?

A friend of mine wanted to use the ashes of his father in the dye
for a KC Pro Avair...

Thoughts/tips?

I've heard many people say that Innova Pro plastic doesn't dye well, but I have not found this to be the case. I have several dyes on pro plastic; some that I've done and a couple that others have done. Both color and black only. Like all dyes, the lines will blur a little bit over time. This might be slightly more pronounced in pro plastic, but if it is it's not by much.

I have never tried the ashes/dye thing, but here are my thoughts/suspicions. I don't know how well the ash will disolve in the water/dye mixture, but my suspicion is that it won't at all, leaving kind of a sludge at the bottom of the pan. I think very little, if any, of the ash would actually make it onto the disc. But I'm just (educated) guessing here. :chinscratch:

[TYVEK]

I always thought that Pro plastic was pretty poor to dye.

Anyone have luck with laying down a dye on KC plastic?

A friend of mine wanted to use the ashes of his father in the dye
for a KC Pro Avair...

Thoughts/tips?

regular pro plastic takes dye really good, unfortunately the dye fades out faster than star or champion plastic. KC plastic will take dye, but not really well. for instance, you might be using a royal blue, and have the disc come out a baby blue. if you had enough hours you might be able to get a nice color, but it would take a looooonggg time.

as far as using somebodys ashes. aside from it being just slightly weird, i dont think any of the actual ash would end up in or on the disc, but it would serve its purpose psychologicaly for the person wanting it just knowing that you put ashes in with the dye. they dont have to know that there isnt any ashes in the dye on the disc.

[gmills]

regular pro plastic takes dye really good, unfortunately the dye fades out faster than star or champion plastic. KC plastic will take dye, but not really well. for instance, you might be using a royal blue, and have the disc come out a baby blue. if you had enough hours you might be able to get a nice color, but it would take a looooonggg time.

as far as using somebodys ashes. aside from it being just slightly weird, i dont think any of the actual ash would end up in or on the disc, but it would serve its purpose psychologicaly for the person wanting it just knowing that you put ashes in with the dye. they dont have to know that there isnt any ashes in the dye on the disc.

Yeah. I figured that much about the ashes. I did have some weird leaf residue that made it into a dye once. It actually made the dye look almost tie-dyed. I always found that the lines on Pro plastic were not very tight and it also faded very quick.

Thanks...Gabe

[ChUcK]

I just now read through the discussion about the rollergirl disc, and I have to agree with Tyvek. It wasn't too complicated, unless you count the extra time I spent ensuring every line was clean and smooth. If there's anyone in the DG world that deserves a perfectly clean dye, it's Zippy for sure!

I haven't been doing many requests lately. I finally learned that I'll never make any kind of business with disc dyes, so I only dye for fun now. It's funny- dyeing discs is so much better when you don't acquiesce to every dye demand that comes your way. Nothing is more empowering than telling someone thanks, but I don't feel like dyeing Tony Danza's face on your champ Loss. I mean Boss. Dyeing discs is becoming a fun hobby again!

[gwillim]

I don't feel like dyeing Tony Danza's face on your champ Loss

LOL, what are you trying to say, Chuck, you didn't like my Danza dye?? :shocked:

[all2common]

I loved it. And that's all that matters, Gwillim. RIP Tony.

[Scott]

LOL, what are you trying to say, Chuck, you didn't like my Danza dye?? :shocked:

I think he's saying that he gets more enjoyment doing dyes that fit within his artistic vision rather than somebody else's stolen pop-culture references. Speaking of which, how are my dyes coming along? :chinscratch: :laughing:

[Tim]

Hehe, yeah, I think in Chuck's world, the requests for a Tony Danza Boss are the disc dyeing equivalent of "Freebird" requests for cover bands.

[ChUcK]

LOL, what are you trying to say, Chuck, you didn't like my Danza dye?? :shocked:

I can't remember it...but I sure as shhh didn't like my Boss Hogg dye. That one broke my dyeing spirit for a while.

Actually Ryan, I can't think of any dyes of yours that I haven't liked.

[gwillim]

Speaking of which, how are my dyes coming along? :chinscratch: :laughing:

One will be done tomorrow morning, the other should be done by Thursday. I'm leaving Friday for the weekend so I'll probably deliver them to you Thursday evening or Friday before I leave.

[Scott]

One will be done tomorrow morning, the other should be done by Thursday. I'm leaving Friday for the weekend so I'll probably deliver them to you Thursday evening or Friday before I leave.

I was just kidding. I know you'll have 'em ready. Thursday night would probably be ideal for me.

[JMan]

too many words, not enough pics...

[REDFIVE]

too many words, not enough pics...

I agree. I get excited when there is a new post on this thread. Don't make me go into the shed and get my dye to post a pic of a spin dye. I'll do it I'm crazy!

[ChUcK]

I have a couple of discs that need posting. Nate Sexton owes me a picture of his eagle, and Andrew Rich owes me a picture of his firebird. Oh, and Tim has a couple of new ones for posting, but I haven't had a chance to get there yet to snap a pic or two. They are all my initial attempts at using liquid laundry soap as my dye solvent, and the results are promising...

...just not documented yet :blush:

[mazza]

I agree. I get excited when there is a new post on this thread. Don't make me go into the shed and get my dye to post a pic of a spin dye. I'll do it I'm crazy!

come on do it....i double dog.. no triple dog dare you to do it

[snap7times]

I have a couple of discs that need posting. Nate Sexton owes me a picture of his eagle, and Andrew Rich owes me a picture of his firebird. Oh, and Tim has a couple of new ones for posting, but I haven't had a chance to get there yet to snap a pic or two. They are all my initial attempts at using liquid laundry soap as my dye solvent, and the results are promising...

...just not documented yet :blush:

Nate was showing everyone that eagle last weekend, very good job on that one...

[ChUcK]

Nate was showing everyone that eagle last weekend, very good job on that one...

I haven't even seen it yet! Not fair! That's it, I'm going back down to Eugene to photograph the discs myself. I kinda want to play Dexter a few more times also. Like a hundred more times.

[Ol' Bob]

Ol' Bob is so old that he remembers when dye pics were posted in this thread.

[TREX]

Ol' Bob is so old that he remembers when dye pics were posted in this thread.

LOL so true :laughing:

I have been busy lately but I will get some dye's done in the next week and post em up.

[deadly spectre]

this one is on ebay. its pretty sick. BOSS KING

[deadly spectre]

star aero

[deadly spectre]

wraith and destroyer.I draw and cut these by hand. Use rit.

[Scott]

star aero

I like the concept of spanning two discs for one image.

[Scott]

wraith and destroyer.I draw and cut these by hand. Use rit.

Nice. I noticed that all of your dies prominently features skulls and/or blood. So dark. Do you need a hug, or perhaps a kitten?

[Ol' Bob]

http://www.mindifidoaj.com/forum/customavatars/avatar1134_1.gif


Feel free to delete this if it's too politically incorrect.

Sorry, I just couldn't help myself.

I wouldn't want to give people the wrong idea about the people who play disc golf.

[Tim]

I'm not sure if we should give him kittens. ;)

The iris in the eye on that wraith is SICK! Are you dip dyeing these or brushing them on?

[TYVEK]

i remember meeting Deadly Spectre at dailiwood one sunday and he showed me some of those dyes. the blue eye part of that disc was done with sharpie.

i really like your designs, but if you plan on selling your discs or doing them for others please stop using sharpies to enhance your dye. the sharpie will fade away while the dye stays so people will end up having to do some sharpie maintenence to the discs.

[erp]

Maybe I'll get that dyed on my new putter!

http://www.mindifidoaj.com/forum/customavatars/avatar1134_1.gif


Feel free to delete this if it's too politically incorrect.

Sorry, I just couldn't help myself.

I wouldn't want to give people the wrong idea about the people who play disc golf.

[gwillim]

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/wildhogs.jpg

[TREX]

Very nice sir.

[Trozzle!!!]

I got one I am dyeing now, but its not taking the color well, got a bad dye mixture, time to change it out. I do cold water dyes by the way, or brush on

[Trozzle!!!]

nice and simple, wasnt taking color though. not as black as it may appear in the pic :(

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/09-21-09_2233.jpg

[Scott]

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/wildhogs.jpg

Very nice, indeed. Thank you, sir.

:cheers:

[BigBubbBelly]

Anyone dyeing in the shoreline area? Id like to get into it and need some hands on help. Any pointers for a newbie dyer? Ive got some designs Id like to try and would like some input on my ideas. Thanks for the help. Peace Pot Microdot

[tomw]

cHuCk:biggrin2: you have a Pm

[ChUcK]

This one was another experiment with laundry soap dye. It seems to me that the soap mixture has an easier time sneaking under the vinyl. I think I know why, but lack the proper chemistry vocabulary to explain it just yet.

ESP Wasp

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/P1014948.jpg

[Ol' Bob]

This one was another experiment with laundry soap dye. It seems to me that the soap mixture has an easier time sneaking under the vinyl. I think I know why, but lack the proper chemistry vocabulary to explain it just yet.

Probably it's emulsions and surfactants screwing with you.

[ChUcK]

Yeah, who knows what chemicals are in the soap that kill the adhesiveness of the vinyl. I think the fact that on a molecular level the soap and vinyl are much more alike than the water and vinyl leads to problems as well.

Surely, soap is a way better method of removing adhesive than just water.

[TREX]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/0924091708.jpg


I figured since so many people had some kind of batman dye I would do one to.

[Ol' Bob]

Nice. (I hope that doesn't make it hit trees.)

[Yohy!]

Does anyone out there take special orders for dyed discs? I really want a mid range with a horse design on it. I have a few specifics in mind so PM me and we can work out the details

[TREX]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/0902091247.jpg

Yauger fundraiser for Chandler Fry Trophy disc.

[TreeLove]

Awesome!

[snap7times]

dat's vary tool!

[Ol' Bob]

Congratulations on achieving national office!

["Over the Hill" Bob]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/0902091247.jpg

Yauger fundraiser for Chandler Fry Trophy disc.

That is one of the coolest disc's EVER! Whoever won one of these should keep it in plastic and protected. Someday (maybe sooner than later) that disc will be worth a lot.

Bob

[TYVEK]

That is one of the coolest disc's EVER! Whoever won one of these should keep it in plastic and protected. Someday (maybe sooner than later) that disc will be worth a lot.

Bob

the bueaty of Trexs set up is that all he has to do is run another stencil off and dye the disc. so if chandler wanted one 15 years from now, Trex could just pull it out of his computer files and put it on a disc. it is a SWEET dye job!! EVERYBODY LOVED IT!

[olydiscgolf]

I've got one on my wall!

[TREX]

I am glad you guys like it. I did not do the original artwork so I cannot take credit for that. I was given the artwork by Oly and used it to make the dyes. I have to say that I really enjoyed doing dyes that meant something other then just for fun.
If anyone needs something like this done please fell free to call on me. I can work a deal on this kinda stuff.

[mazza]

i would want one like that. but if we use my pic it might scare the chains to much.....lol

[olydiscgolf]

Thank Justin Romito for the silhouette artwork, its a take off from the "proud of you" stickers he made for Chandler.

["Over the Hill" Bob]

Thank Justin Romito for the silhouette artwork, its a take off from the "proud of you" stickers he made for Chandler.

Think I'll go to UDGC next year so that someone takes my avatar and immortalises it on a disc. :laughing:

Bob

[olydiscgolf]

Bob, you'd better focus on beating Spencer before you start thinking USDGC! However, if you do happen to go...I will hold a fundraiser for you! And Im going out on a limb here, but, I'd bet we could get Justin to do the artwork for your Sihlouette!

[ChUcK]

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/P1014959.jpg

I dipped the design in black rit water and painted the rest on with dish soap rit...need more practice painting with dish soap.

[Toby Puttzinski]

Very nice work Chuck! I plan to buy a couple clear/white ce eagles to throw... perhaps we could trade plastic (or cash) for a dye again... what do you think? I really, really, liked the blue eagle you dyed for me on that KC pro(CE plastic) Eagle-- I was very sad to have that disc stolen out at Lakewood during a doubles round... and bummed when I lost the first of two yellow ce eagles that you dyed. I would really like to get a small alligator dyed on my yellow ce gator(s)-- let me know if you'd be into it--
Thanks either way,
Toby

[olydiscgolf]

sweet dye ChUck!

[Ol' Bob]

Nice technique.

[ChUcK]

Very nice work Chuck! I plan to buy a couple clear/white ce eagles to throw... perhaps we could trade plastic (or cash) for a dye again... what do you think? I really, really, liked the blue eagle you dyed for me on that KC pro(CE plastic) Eagle-- I was very sad to have that disc stolen out at Lakewood during a doubles round... and bummed when I lost the first of two yellow ce eagles that you dyed. I would really like to get a small alligator dyed on my yellow ce gator(s)-- let me know if you'd be into it--
Thanks either way,
Toby


I'm down. Perhaps we can discuss it at NW dubs?

Edit: whoops, supposed to be a pm.

[snap7times]

that is just sickkkkkk... i feel like mailing half my bag to gwillim and half my bag to chuck, and say go have fun...

[ChUcK]

Mathematically, there aren't enough 1/2 bags for the number of skilled dyers who post here. :cop:

[TYVEK]

chuck you are just rediculous!! (that is meant in a good way of course!) sooooo very nice.

why do i have a cow looking at me????! i better turn it around.

[Tim]

People assume that just because I'm good friends with Chuck that I've done a bunch of dyes. Not the case, this is actually my third attempt ever doing one on my own. Not as sweet as Chuck's or Gwillim's or Tyvek's, or a bunch of others, but I'm pretty happy with it. Done in exchange with frizbeerose for a brewing book. :cheers:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/harleyquinn.jpg

[michaelgood03]

People assume that just because I'm good friends with Chuck that I've done a bunch of dyes. Not the case, this is actually my third attempt ever doing one on my own. Not as sweet as Chuck's or Gwillim's or Tyvek's, or a bunch of others, but I'm pretty happy with it. Done in exchange with frizbeerose for a brewing book. :cheers:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/harleyquinn.jpg

love it. it almost looks like it was done freestyle with a pen.

[snap7times]

:drool: my left side is numb....

[TYVEK]

:drool: my left side is numb....

why is your left side numb/????



Tim Great job. it looks nice!

[snap7times]

heart attack?

[emmarose]

People assume that just because I'm good friends with Chuck that I've done a bunch of dyes. Not the case, this is actually my third attempt ever doing one on my own. Not as sweet as Chuck's or Gwillim's or Tyvek's, or a bunch of others, but I'm pretty happy with it. Done in exchange with frizbeerose for a brewing book. :cheers:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/harleyquinn.jpg

Besides being super sexy... she flies like a dream...

Thanks, Tim! I definitely got the best part of that deal... since I found that book in an abandoned shack on my golf course, like, 7 years ago... hehe!

peace,
em

[TREX]

Very nice dye,, Original and sexy. GJ

[GettinBetter]

Ive been dyeing for about a month now but haven't posted on here because Im still not very good compared to a lot of people on here. But thanks ChUcK and Tim for making the vids to help start people off!

[Bruce]

That Superman disc is bad ass man.

[GettinBetter]

Thanks Bruce. I don't have a job right now so all I do is make stencils and dye discs all day. I try to fit a round of golf in there somewhere. :)

[DMajor]

Yeah that Superman is pretty sweet

[GettinBetter]

stalker

[ChUcK]

I hope you don't mind, but these discs deserve to posted up proper... you should get a photobucket account, it's easy and free.


http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/ELITE%20EIGHT/attachment-3.jpg

[GettinBetter]

Thanks ChUcK! Ill get one tonight.

[GettinBetter]

Alright ChUcK I got a photo bucket account, lets see if I can get this to work.
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae274/aarikc17/Elite-ZSurgegreenlantern.jpg

[Ol' Bob]

Artful.

[GettinBetter]

Got this done yesterday for Chris.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae274/aarikc17/EchoStarDestroyerChrisWaugh175g.jpg

[REDFIVE]

SHWEET!

[GettinBetter]

Just put the finishing touches on this one.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae274/aarikc17/StarWraithSublime172g.jpg

[Iowa]

That is the COOLEST looking disc I have ever seen.

[murray the brit]

that is amazing :bowing::bowing:

[TreeLove]

Beautiful

[REDFIVE]

Down in mississippi where the sun beats down from the sky...

[Trozzle!!!]

I did that Sublme dye years ago, but yours is much better than mine was. Nice work!!!

[Trozzle!!!]

Here was mine from 2-3 years ago

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/discs002.jpg

[GettinBetter]

Here one I just did for a guy, it was rough because Im a penguins fan.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae274/aarikc17/ProBossBlackHawks167g.jpg

[murray the brit]

hay getting better see my avatar its the uk flag do you think you could dye it fir me

[Trozzle!!!]

Threw this one together today. I dunno why? But, the idea came to me.

from this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSM

to this :

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/PICT0005.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

1/2 way done on this one :

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/4perfectcirclessmall.png

Thanks Gawain for the idea ;)

[ChUcK]

It's been awhile since I've remembered to check this thread-

holy crap- that Sublime disc is supreme! You appear to be perfecting the art of multi-color dyes- are those all dips in a pan of rit?

I hope you don't mind, I posted it on DGR in a thread where some guy was asking about multi-color techniques.

[GettinBetter]

It's been awhile since I've remembered to check this thread-

holy crap- that Sublime disc is supreme! You appear to be perfecting the art of multi-color dyes- are those all dips in a pan of rit?

I hope you don't mind, I posted it on DGR in a thread where some guy was asking about multi-color techniques.

Yeah I dipped it about 5 times i think. I dont care if you post my stuff ChUcK, if you're posting my stuff i must be doing something right. :wink2:

[TREX]

Yea man that DYE is friggin Sweet... Multicolor dyes are a bitch and that one came out perfect. GJ

[Trozzle!!!]

ok thanks to Gawain, "Treelove" I did this dye:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/4perfectcirclessmall.png

to this:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/12-11-09_1401.jpg

The optical illusion part of it does work in person, but not so much with this pic. Many hours involved with cutting out each and every square, but it was worth it for the final result.

[GettinBetter]

I love optical illusion stuff!

[ChUcK]

Here's a couple of screw-around dyes I did yesterday out of sheer boredom:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/P1014969.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/P1014967.jpg

[General Scales]

Here's a couple of screw-around dyes I did yesterday out of sheer boredom:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/P1014969.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/P1014967.jpg

What is that red discraft disc cause that dye is awesome. I love the simplicity of it.

[Nathan]

Its an ESP Zone.

[TreeLove]

ok thanks to Gawain, "Treelove" I did this dye:

The optical illusion part of it does work in person, but not so much with this pic. Many hours involved with cutting out each and every square, but it was worth it for the final result.

Troy, I do see the illusion, nice work. I think in restrospect, it works best if the light squares are actually lighter than the background, which would be even tougher (but not impossible?) to dye. Great work, and nice patience!

[Trozzle!!!]

I tried to make the dark squares as dark as possible and the lighter squares pretty light. I think it turned out pretty good, and yeah it was a hell of a lot of work cutting out each square. I have a potential buyer for it already, but may sell it to you if still interested. I was throwing it out at Hagg last weekend, and for a star Wraith, it went really straight, I may have to keep it.

[Ol' Bob]

...it went really straight...

That may have been an illusion.

[ChUcK]

Its an ESP Zone.

Yup, and a good one, too. My production run ESP Zone isn't quite the same. It could just be me, but I feel I can throw my prototype Zone 50 feet further consistently.

[Tim]

Here's a couple of screw-around dyes I did yesterday out of sheer boredom:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/P1014969.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/P1014967.jpg

Pretty cool. That Zone looks like a modernist interpretation of a nautilus. I think I'll call it the Mollusk from now on...seems fitting.

Interesting how the dye worked out on the goldline plastic, where in some parts they dye is actually darker in some areas than others where there was more exposure. Gives it a cool marbled effect.

[ChUcK]

If the halo was able to be dipped, it would have looked so cool. I didn't want a fuschia driver, though, so I had to scrounge the only blur rit in the house, which was leftover laundry soap from our Oregon trip.

If only a couple more people quote my post, then we can have an entire page filled up with the same remedial dyes! :wink2:

[TreeLove]

I tried to make the dark squares as dark as possible and the lighter squares pretty light. I think it turned out pretty good, and yeah it was a hell of a lot of work cutting out each square. I have a potential buyer for it already, but may sell it to you if still interested. I was throwing it out at Hagg last weekend, and for a star Wraith, it went really straight, I may have to keep it.

Yes, I realized after looking back at it, that it's not just the contrast between the squares. It's that one set of squares is LIGHTER than the background, and that the other set is DARKER than the background.

If you started with a white disc, the first dip (black) would be the just the dark squares, the 2nd dip would be the mid-dark (grey) background (almost the entire disc would be dyed at this step) then finally the light squares (or they could maybe be left white).

I HAVE NEVER DYED A DISC, so if I have this wrong, sorry.

The illusion does work, and I am eager to see it in person. If you have a buyer, good on you, sell away!

[ChUcK]

If you started with a white disc, the first dip (black) would be the just the dark squares, the 2nd dip would be the mid-dark (grey) background (almost the entire disc would be dyed at this step) then finally the light squares (or they could maybe be left white).

Originally, I would have dyed the image just like Trozzle!!! did, but now that you figured out more specifics on the illusion, that is exactly the procedure to follow. Maybe you should get some vinyl and pick up a new, fun hobby?

[TreeLove]

I would also have done it the way Troy did; I also would not have realized the significance of the background shading until afterward either. Plus, isn't it even MORE work the way I described? Maybe it's the same # of cuts, but it sure is a tricky peeling job at step 2, I would think...

I am fascinated by the whole process, and AMAZED by some of the work I see up here. My Dad is a graphic artist, signmaker, calligrapher, etc., and always tried to get me to follow in his footsteps. In fact, he used many of the skills discussed here: vinyl, X-Acto knives, stencils, pounce bags & wheels, squeegees, and so forth. I am also intrigued by computers, plotters, etc. I had a neighbor who was a more modern graphic artist; everything he did came straight out of his computer! But I lack creativity and the perseverance to follow through on long complex projects (wow I think I just figured out what's wrong with my golf game!). I get frustrated when I lack the dexterity, creativity, or patience to follow through on challenges that don't just come easily. That's why I often reach out for assistance (or pay for it) with projects I feel are beyond my capability. That's what makes us non-artists appreciate art even more!

I appreciate the encouragement, I think one thing that holds me back is hearing about and seeing photos of the permanent damage you can wreak on your house by dying discs. Maybe once I get plumbing installed in my basement, that mini-kitchen and bathroom, then I will give it a try downstairs....

[GettinBetter]

ChUcK those dyes are sick! I love that kinda stuff!

[DiscnRN]

Heading down to Eugene to play Cottage Grove in the morning then watch the Ducks in the Rose Bowl and after looking at all the talent here that you guys have it just occurred to me that having had one of you guys dye a Ducks Rose Bowl disc would have been awesome to gift my buddy for the New Year. Nice work by all.

[gmills]

Good thing you held off on that disc...

[GettinBetter]

Dyed this after somebody mentioned something to the effect. ESP Surge 174g

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae274/aarikc17/ESPSurgethisisdiscgolf174g.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

very nice!!! :cheers:

[snap7times]

i have recently acquired a couple 10x and 11x KC pro plastic through trades etc and I want to remove the ink on the back, what's the best thing to remove it with, I tried nail polish remover, crest toothpaste and only seems to remove recent marks but the marks that are old and faded wouldn't budge... any tips?

[Iowa]

I heard Goo-Gone works. I have never tried it but i have heard about it.

[ChUcK]

any tips?

get used to throwing traded plastic. Some chemicals remove sharpie from some plastics, but to varying degrees of success, none reaching 100%.

[barbikes]

i have recently acquired a couple 10x and 11x KC pro plastic through trades etc and I want to remove the ink on the back, what's the best thing to remove it with, I tried nail polish remover, crest toothpaste and only seems to remove recent marks but the marks that are old and faded wouldn't budge... any tips?


I have a practice basket in my yard and last summer I left a Champ Boss upside down in the basket and the sprinkler filled it with water leading me to accidentally discover a good method of removing sharpie marks from ANY type plastic golf disc. The weather has to be hot and sunny. Put your disc outside in a sunny spot upside down with some water in it. Then just leave it outside until the water evaporates. The sharpie marks will have faded. Add more water and wait for evaporation again. Repeat until sharpie marks are gone.
The longest it took me was a month. Some discs only took a few days. It always worked. This method doesn't work if it is not hot (80 plus degrees?) and sunny.

[snap7times]

i need instant tips, although that is a good idea when i have long periods of time and want to remove everything on one side... other ideas?

[Iowa]

Pure acetone works kinda goodish. Not fingernail polish.

[PDXDuck]

I've traded a lot of plastic in the past on Discaroo (http://www.discaroo.com) and have tried a lot of different chemicals and methods suggested by others around the web but found nothing that did much more than fade the ink on Star, Champ, Elite Z, ESP, etc.

The best results was with a PVC pipe cleaner but even it didn't fade it much more than 50% and smeared the ink a bit in the process.

I've given up and just mark out the old ink in fear of taking it too far and ending up with damaged discs.

[JMan]

just write 'sucks' after the name ;)

[snap7times]

gosh, and if i traded like 10 discs from 10 different people on this forum, i would fear every time i play a round, one of the guys who sees my disc might be a guy I traded with... yikes...

[Ol' Bob]

Well, I just pulled out all the long lost DX and similar quality discs in the Club Mud lost and found today. I did my best to remove the names and write, "Club Mud," to replenish the depleted loaner box. All the above mentioned discs had been in the L&F for years and had been called on where possible. I used acetone and it worked on most of then.

I'd like to do the same with the more expensive plastics, but they don't seem to stay in the box as long as the cheap ones.

[GettinBetter]

For DX discs an eraser works like a charm

[ChUcK]

The only time I have seen sharpie removed successfully is when the markings are ancient, or extremely fresh.

[DiscGolfOregon3]

The only time I have seen sharpie removed successfully is when the markings are ancient, or extremely fresh.

Very, very, very well said :chinscratch: :yay: This be the truth! :cheers:

-Derek :cool:
www.discgolforegon.com

[TREX]

Nothing to special just a couple Pro boss discs i did for myself and a friend

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/1211091439.jpg


http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/rexter1971/Dyes/1217090937.jpg

[General Scales]

Hell yeah, I love that white pro boss. That would be a bad ass series of dyes to do. Pinup girls with disc golf intentions. God if it were only like that in reality...

[Trozzle!!!]

Very nice work there :cheers:

I will have another one of my multicolor dyes done in a couple of days. Its Alice in Wonderland :) Lookin pretty sick so far!!!

[TREX]

I am still thinking about a multi color dye. I have looked at a lot of the ones done here and I am starting to get an Idea of what I want to do. I have done 3 multi color dyes using 2 to 3 colors and they came out good but I want to do one with more colors.

[Trozzle!!!]

They are fun, but alot more work. especially if you do it the way I do. The one I am working on has 8 colors, and 1 color, I am doing 3 diff shades of it.

[Trozzle!!!]

2 more colors to do. might be posted tomorrow night :)

[Trozzle!!!]

ok. 10 colors total, and 3 shades of purple. will post tomorrow for sure.

Black, Blue, Teal, Red, Orange, Yellow, Dark Green, Kelly Green, Tan, Purple (3 shades).

[gmills]

ok. 10 colors total, and 3 shades of purple. will post tomorrow for sure.

Black, Blue, Teal, Red, Orange, Yellow, Dark Green, Kelly Green, Tan, Purple (3 shades).

Are you using multiple pieces of vinyl for this multi-color dye?
The most I've done was three colors using two pieces of vinyl.
Lining up the second piece of vinyl was super frustrating.
I was happy with the results though...

[Trozzle!!!]

I only dip dye the black, the rest I paint on by hand. I use small pieces to mask off and protect areas i dont want colored yet. I have one more area to make darker and then I will be done :)

[Trozzle!!!]

OK got it done. May make a few more tweaks to it still. hope you all enjoy :)

Not the greatest picture, but here it is

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/01-27-10_1954.jpg

[Jonesy]

Damn that's cool!!!
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[Trozzle!!!]

Thanks :)

[GettinBetter]

Very nice colors! Great work all together

[Trozzle!!!]

I saw the pic that i designed it from and I knew, because it was Alice in Wonderland, that I had to stick to many diff colors to pull it off just right.

[TYVEK]

thats a very cool looking disc. it is totally more of a "art work" disc than regular dyed discs that we see. Very nice job on that disc and you have deffinately set your self apart by you dyeing techniques and process. keep up the cool art work!

[Trozzle!!!]

Alot of dye artists on here could easily do 3-4 a week at least. My technique takes a lot longer. sometimes 15-20 hours of work at least. I think on my next multicolor art disc, I will take many pics showing step by step how i do it. People can see exactly how hard it is to do it my way :)

[snap7times]

very cool dyes... I wonder, is there a way to "bleach" a disc... like if it's dyed or marked with tons of markings etc, any way to deep clean it back to it's original plastic?

[ChUcK]

I thought we already went over this, Snap.

[sillybizz]

I have a brand new Z Reaper just waiting for a dye job. If anyone in the Seattle area is interested and could do it, I would love a logo like this one > http://www.metal-norge.com/images/0_logo_slayer.jpg

[jevon]

I thought we already went over this, Snap.
Well maybe if he words it differently he will get the response he seeks. :laughing:

[snap7times]

I thought we already went over this, Snap.

lol... we did, your answers sucked so bad... ;) actually, the first question was to get sharpie off a disc, the 2nd was to just like wipe everything out of the disc if it is possible... so they are two entirely different questions pflltttt

[GettinBetter]

if wanna "wipe everything out of the disc" then just submerse your said disc in black dye for a day, and boom, looks like everything is "wiped out"