Dyed Discs

[Kris C]

I did my first 6 or so with a razor blade, but I wrapped the end I held in a paper towel.

[Uhlman]

I've done a lot of precision modeling (played Warhammer 40k) and I have to say the I have never handheld a blade and my models came out just fine. Using an X-acto type knife is (to me) just like using a pen or pencil, something a lot of us do daily and have been doing since we were very young. But, to each his own.

[Trozzle!!!]

The latest is done. Pulling off the last of the masking now. pic coming soon.

[Trozzle!!!]

Here it is:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/001.jpg

It is a glow disc, and here is the best pic i could get using my shitty camera and a blacklight

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/005.jpg

[whalekillah]

Super Sweet!!! Another bad ass dye job!
Thanks man.

[Kris C]

Pro Destroyer

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/Destroyer.jpg

[tomw]

Pro Destroyer

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/Destroyer.jpg

Kris "sharky" the Great White shark looks cool. I will let Susie know you've got it done. Thanks buddy!! Take care, TW

[ChUcK]

Man, there's been a bunch of nice dyes being posted, I feel like I'm slacking a bit. I've been preoccupied with motorcycle maintenance, perhaps a bike-themed dye is in order.

Trozzle, (!!!) you should give the pen xacto another shot. Give me 5 dyes of your time, force yourself to use it and cut out some sweet stuff. I bet you'll come around. Just make sure you pick up this shape:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/ELITE%20EIGHT/XActo_No16_Bld_Resize.jpg

Actually, I'll ship you a couple to sweeten the deal...
What do you say?

[Kris C]

Man, there's been a bunch of nice dyes being posted, I feel like I'm slacking a bit. I've been preoccupied with motorcycle maintenance, perhaps a bike-themed dye is in order.

Trozzle, (!!!) you should give the pen xacto another shot. Give me 5 dyes of your time, force yourself to use it and cut out some sweet stuff. I bet you'll come around. Just make sure you pick up this shape:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/ELITE%20EIGHT/XActo_No16_Bld_Resize.jpg

Actually, I'll ship you a couple to sweeten the deal...
What do you say?

Why do you like this shaped blade more than the regular triangle pointed one?

[ChUcK]

aaaand the blades could be accompanied by one of my few frisbees that don't have tattoos yet...


edit: The #11 blade, that long right triangle shape, tends to bend when I go around curves. The blade would try to go off in its own direction to compensate for the twisting which made for bent lines, and I like to get smooth, curvy cuts. The 16 holds its shape during the cut, so I can twist the pen and cut a smooth curve without any unnecessary angles in the middle.

That's one thing I tried to develop after seeing a plotter blade in action, the twisting of the pen in my fingers, similar to the cigarette rolling motion. A plotter blade pivots freely and smoothly while cutting, unlike a pen in hand. So, while cutting a curve, I try to mimic the plotter blade by twisting the pen as I drag it. Ideally the blade is always parallel to the cut. Even curves as small as 1/8" can be done without kinks if you spin the knife around fast enough.

Not with the 11 blades, though. They don't respect my authority and go off in their own directions so I said "good riddance."

[Uhlman]

Why do you like this shaped blade more than the regular triangle pointed one?
The X-ACTO #16 Scoring Blade is a delicate cutting tool designed for scoring lightweight materials. The unique shape of the blade makes it easy to change directions and perform intricate, detail cuts without ripping or tearing the material. (http://www.xacto.com/Product/X216)

[ChUcK]

See, even Xacto agrees with me.

[Kris C]

Kris "sharky" the Great White shark looks cool. I will let Susie know you've got it done. Thanks buddy!! Take care, TW

You're welcome - give me a call and we can hit CH this week.
Kris C

[Trozzle!!!]

Chuck, I could easily go out and buy those blades and give it a shot, but if you are wanting to send me a disc with no tattoo, I wouldnt turn that down :)

[Trozzle!!!]

I have a question for you dye artists out there, or even you of those looking for dyes. How much would you charge someone for a dye like this? Or how much are you willing to pay for one? I suck at pricing, cause I normally do my work for free or super ass cheap. I want to start making money for my work, but have no idea what to charge. I understand if I have to buy the disc, then I am charging for that plus the dye work, but what is a fair price? If you dont feel ok answering here then PM me.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/001.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

working on the next one, and can I say damn I hate doing skulls!!!! Faces and skulls are my downfall for sure

[Trozzle!!!]

Dont worry Mazza. The "Bank of Ganja" disc is still being worked on. shitload of detail I am trying to draw out just right. Then I will find the disc and dye it.

[Trozzle!!!]

Here is what I have drawn out so far. Have tons more detail to add.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/002.jpg

[mazza]

Here is what I have drawn out so far. Have tons more detail to add.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/002.jpg

WOW.....just WOW...now i need a beer to shed a tear in.....WOW

[mazza]

Dont worry Mazza. The "Bank of Ganja" disc is still being worked on. shitload of detail I am trying to draw out just right. Then I will find the disc and dye it.

awww man time is not a issue.....plz take all the time u need

[Trozzle!!!]

slowly working on it. You dared someone to do it, I am doing it. Its gonna be sick and you are gonna have to make a road trip and a round, plus cash for the disc to get it. I will make it worth it.

[Trozzle!!!]

gonna be 4-5 colors at least :)

[Trozzle!!!]

I am going for it and making the sickest ever dye ever, at least in Mazza's eyes lol

[mazza]

slowly working on it. You dared someone to do it, I am doing it. Its gonna be sick and you are gonna have to make a road trip and a round, plus cash for the disc to get it. I will make it worth it.

i showed the wife the pic of what u got done so far..then told her i gonna go down with a $100 bill and hope i come back with change...she askd how much r u gonna charge me...so i repeated what i had just said...and all i got was a "ok"....so i'm gonna come down with a bag o' disc...bag o' weed...and just huck it

[Trozzle!!!]

Well I can get you a bad ass disc, maybe some of the other stuff, and make your trip well worth it. I also plan on you playinhg Hagg with us, so that will make it extra worth the trip. I am gonna do the dye on a white star disc. what is your disc of choice?

[Trozzle!!!]

I wont lie. I know you got Chuck and many other sic artists up there in the seattle area, but I wouldnt mind taking over their dye biz up there if I can. much respect them of course, but if people up there see my work and want it, I am all for it. Much love to all of you Seatown artists, but if people want my work, you need to step it up. Im just saying this cause I want you guys to turn out some more sick work too. Its all love but lets step it up and make the NW the best dye work in the world. I know we can do it!!!!!

[Trozzle!!!]

and no I am not trying to be cocky. I just want us NW artists to be the best in the world, and I know we can do it.

[Trozzle!!!]

I hae a few companies I could maybe get disc dye sponsorship for if I tried, but not yet. Who knows though.

[mazza]

Well I can get you a bad ass disc, maybe some of the other stuff, and make your trip well worth it. I also plan on you playinhg Hagg with us, so that will make it extra worth the trip. I am gonna do the dye on a white star disc. what is your disc of choice?

discraft Z glo nuke....lol.....its ur dye...ur choice...the disc with not be thrown so it can be what ever

my biz goes to who wants it...besides u doing it for me gives me a reason to finaly make to Oregon to play

[Trozzle!!!]

ok will be done

[kel]

I for one can't wait to see the sickest dye ever made.

[kel]

because who wouldn't?

[kel]

want to see something . . .

[kel]

so sick.

[Uhlman]

I have a question for you dye artists out there, or even you of those looking for dyes. How much would you charge someone for a dye like this? Or how much are you willing to pay for one? I suck at pricing, cause I normally do my work for free or super ass cheap. I want to start making money for my work, but have no idea what to charge. I understand if I have to buy the disc, then I am charging for that plus the dye work, but what is a fair price? If you dont feel ok answering here then PM me.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/001.jpg
I would say that is a $30 to $40 disc (that's what I would bid if it were on ebay). Without a better pic however, it's hard to tell exactly how clean those lines actually are. What disc is it on? How long did it take to create the image?

[DMajor]

I guess glo teebird

[dcnewt2]

Someone asked, so here they are. A few of my latest dyes.http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff504/dcnewt2/DSC02520.jpg

[dcnewt2]

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff504/dcnewt2/DSC02519.jpg

[dcnewt2]

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff504/dcnewt2/DSC02518.jpg

[dcnewt2]

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff504/dcnewt2/DSC02517.jpg

[dcnewt2]

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff504/dcnewt2/DSC02516.jpg

[whalekillah]

I guess glo teebird

Close....Glo Stalker.

[mazza]

I would say that is a $30 to $40 disc (that's what I would bid if it were on ebay). Without a better pic however, it's hard to tell exactly how clean those lines actually are. What disc is it on? How long did it take to create the image?

yeah about 35 -40 for this one....but i'm lookin at droppin at least 50 bucks for mine....key words "at least"

[Trozzle!!!]

I would say that is a $30 to $40 disc (that's what I would bid if it were on ebay). Without a better pic however, it's hard to tell exactly how clean those lines actually are. What disc is it on? How long did it take to create the image?

Like whalekilla said, its a glow Stalker. The lines are super clean. zero bleeds or runs. How long did it take? I didnt time it, but it was alot of work. I dont really take time into consideration in my dyes though. Some of my dyes take much longer than others to get done, but the quality is what matters to me.

[Trozzle!!!]

gonna charge $30-$35 for it. not gonna hold the disc for ransom, and not gonna charge too much, since I have 2 more discs of his I am gonna dye.

[Trozzle!!!]

I suck at finding Ebay bids, so if anyone else finds a good deal on a plotter, let me know. I am gonna save up some money for one and give it a shot. The last one that was posted for me to check out is closed now

[TYVEK]

I have a question for you dye artists out there, or even you of those looking for dyes. How much would you charge someone for a dye like this? Or how much are you willing to pay for one? I suck at pricing, cause I normally do my work for free or super ass cheap. I want to start making money for my work, but have no idea what to charge. I understand if I have to buy the disc, then I am charging for that plus the dye work, but what is a fair price? If you dont feel ok answering here then PM me.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/001.jpg

i would say 20-25 dollars for that disc and only if it was a new never thrown disc.

[TYVEK]

edit: The #11 blade, that long right triangle shape, tends to bend when I go around curves. The blade would try to go off in its own direction to compensate for the twisting which made for bent lines, and I like to get smooth, curvy cuts. The 16 holds its shape during the cut, so I can twist the pen and cut a smooth curve without any unnecessary angles in the middle.

That's one thing I tried to develop after seeing a plotter blade in action, the twisting of the pen in my fingers, similar to the cigarette rolling motion. A plotter blade pivots freely and smoothly while cutting, unlike a pen in hand. So, while cutting a curve, I try to mimic the plotter blade by twisting the pen as I drag it. Ideally the blade is always parallel to the cut. Even curves as small as 1/8" can be done without kinks if you spin the knife around fast enough."

this sounds exactly like what the exacto 360 does. and the upside of it is that you dont have to spin anything in your fingers. it is just like drawing with a pen, the blade freely swivels in the blade holder and is super smooth.

at first i was a bit skeptical about the 360, but now that i have been using one for a while, i will never go back to a fixed blade. its like going from a ford to a ferarri and then going back to the ford again. thats not happpening.

[whalekillah]

I can't wait until I see the disc for myself, cameras are all different. It looks really good though. It will look even better in my bag I'm sure...

[Trozzle!!!]

Chuck. you down for a dye swap? I got a yellow Groove I havent figured out what to do with yet.

[Trozzle!!!]

I am thinking bee hive #3 for it if you dont want to dye it
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/dyes001-1.jpg

[yawpstang]

I'm trying to get onto NWDGN more since everyone is just better around here, so nice dying everyone!

That ZombieAngel(?) dye is awesome. Not sure if you drew it yourself or what, but I'd say $20 plus disc price.

As far as blades go, I use my 360 swivel for anything that curves more than about 80 degrees. It does take a bit to get used to, but the cuts look great. I still use the regular xacto blades for most cuts, I feel I get a bit more dexterity from the fixed blade, especially for any long and straight cuts.

And heres my recent River.

[Mikk]

Got my Japan Open Star Destroyer back from Philman.. Thanks for the super sweet dye!!

[philman]

Rolled out a few lately:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Militant666/Frisbee%20Art/IMAG0094.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Militant666/Frisbee%20Art/IMAG0083.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Militant666/Frisbee%20Art/IMAG0093.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Militant666/Frisbee%20Art/IMAG0089.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Militant666/Frisbee%20Art/IMAG0092.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Militant666/Frisbee%20Art/IMAG0078.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Militant666/Frisbee%20Art/IMAG0095.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Militant666/Frisbee%20Art/IMAG0085.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

Got another done. had to backlight it for the pic, cause the disc is pretty dark now.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/001-1.jpg

[whalekillah]

Great!!! No way I can throw that. It's a wall hanger for sure.... Awesome work, all hand cut. Super SICK!!!!

[Trozzle!!!]

Here is a brighter pic of it

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/002-1.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

I just came up with an idea to maybe start making some disc clocks. I would dye the clock face on it and install one of those easy to do clock motors on it. Would anyone be interested in something like this?

[snap7times]

I just came up with an idea to maybe start making some disc clocks. I would dye the clock face on it and install one of those easy to do clock motors on it. Would anyone be interested in something like this?

we have one like this... easy to make, fun to put up and have people like it and all that mumbo jumbo

[Uhlman]

I just came up with an idea to maybe start making some disc clocks. I would dye the clock face on it and install one of those easy to do clock motors on it. Would anyone be interested in something like this?
Wasn't Chainbangerz selling something like this?

[philman]

If have a new site up here: (http://Phlydyes.com)

Stop by and sign my guestbook!

[Will of Doom]

very impressive work phil.

[JMan]

The Celtics are very nice...

[dcnewt2]

Nice site Phil!

[philman]

Thanks guys. I'll post once I have it up and fully functional. If things go well I may start offering some Dri-fits with custom logos as well.

[Hippy007]

here is two of my first batch... Bad pic's cause i took them with my cell.


http://lh6.ggpht.com/_-uw29Whb5sU/TPbPofIulkI/AAAAAAAACC4/ZBUTW0UopUw/s800/Photo-0168%282%29.jpg

This one is best of the bunch.. A little Bleeders but didn't have a good knife to cut with yet.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_-uw29Whb5sU/TPbPorZT9oI/AAAAAAAACDE/N6bC5Exi1LA/s800/Photo-0166%282%29.jpg

This one is two color but hard to tell.

Hippy007
:cool2:

[dcnewt2]

Welcome to the club hippy!

[Trozzle!!!]

yup, you are screwed now. gonna dye every single disc that can be dyed, lol

[whalekillah]

good first go Hippy007. We need to get together I got more plain plastic. Maybe I can learn to do this myself.

[Kris C]

My Orc
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/JagerOrc.jpg
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/JaegrOrc1.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

Nice Job Kris. with any luck, I will have my next one in the dye tonight. lots more to cut out though

[Kris C]

Thanks Trozzle! I just started working on a celtic design.

[Kris C]

Rolled out a few lately:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Militant666/Frisbee%20Art/IMAG0092.jpg


There's a blue Wraith on discaroo with an identical dye.

[Trozzle!!!]

just realized I am getting my Christmas bonus soon. the machine will be mine :)

[Trozzle!!!]

Got another one done

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/12-04-10_2130.jpg

[whalekillah]

SICK!!!

[Trozzle!!!]

its all yours Vince

[Kris C]

Nice Trozzle!!!

[Trozzle!!!]

Mazza, I am about to start dyeing the Bank of Ganja disc :)

[Trozzle!!!]

Here is my vinyl for it all drawn out and ready to go. Dont mind the colors, its not gonna look that way. Had to use multiple sharpies to keep the real colors seperate

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/12-05-10_1214.jpg

[mazza]

thats just beautiful

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/12-05-10_1214.jpg[/QUOTE]

[Trozzle!!!]

Gonna see how close I can get it to the original image :)

[philman]

There's a blue Wraith on discaroo with an identical dye.

Yeah I did that one too.

http://phlydyes.com/data/storage/attachments/5009f364c638b81da365ec576927e0be.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

Crap, its gonna get tougher now. after getting my black dyed, almost all of the sharpie i drew on for the other colors has washed off. Now its really gonna be some free hand work :)

[Kris C]

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/Flick4.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

Black is done, onto the next color. As you can see my sharpie is washed off, so its all freehand now.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/12-06-10_1142.jpg

[mazza]

omg thats fucking sick

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/12-06-10_1142.jpg[/QUOTE]

[whalekillah]

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd498/whalekillah/dscf6789.jpg



My first dragons...No laughing. I love constructive criticism though!

[whalekillah]

DGOD!!!

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd498/whalekillah/dscf6786.jpg

[whalekillah]

Some stencils I had left.... I like the way the lettering came out like stained glass.

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd498/whalekillah/dscf6787.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

Nicely done Vince. I see ya dont need me to dye anymore :)

[mazza]

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd498/whalekillah/dscf6789.jpg



My first dragons...No laughing. I love constructive criticism though!

actually it looks good....nice clean lines...i would sport that

[whalekillah]

Nicely done Vince. I see ya dont need me to dye anymore :)

I will ALWAYS need Trozzle Production originals.......:rockon:

[all2common]

Black is done, onto the next color. As you can see my sharpie is washed off, so its all freehand now.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/12-06-10_1142.jpg

Now that's going to be soooo SICK!

[whalekillah]

My 4th attempt at dyeing.
Dark spot on nose is weight/T on underside.

170g 12X Kc Champion Teebird.


"Autobots, Roll out!!!!"

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd498/whalekillah/dscf6803.jpg

[Kris C]

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/Roadrunner2.jpg
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/Groove.jpg

[whalekillah]

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/Roadrunner2.jpg
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/Groove.jpg

Awesome Optimus!!!

[Trozzle!!!]

cant remember since I havent dyed any pro plastic, but does it take color? I have 2 pro katanas I want to dye.

[Kris C]

I dyed a Pro Boss that really took the black nicely.
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/RProBoss.jpg

Also, the shark dye I did for Tom was a pro Destroyer.

[Trozzle!!!]

ok good to know pro takes dye, got a couple more dyes coming soon then :) I know proline did, but good news for sure

[Trozzle!!!]

and the Bank of Ganja disc is still coming along good. not taking the color as good as I would like, but oh well. longer dyeing time. If it turns out, its gonna get posted on a wall, which is good cause its gonna be pretty dark

[Trozzle!!!]

Workin on getting my first dye "Sponsor", :)

[Ol' Bob]

Workin on getting my first dye "Sponsor", :)

That bank?

[philman]

ok good to know pro takes dye, got a couple more dyes coming soon then :) I know proline did, but good news for sure

It takes dye well, but it also fades and blurs the quickest.

[Trozzle!!!]

Bank of Ganja disc is getting fairly clopse to be done. Will be a few more days to get the colors just right

[Kris C]

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/Force.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

Pretty sweet dye there Kris :cheers:

[Kris C]

Thanks!

[Kris C]

My daughter's Beast.
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/Beast.jpg

[Kris C]

I've noticed that when you dye over a hot stamp, the dye doesn't stick, but what about the Discraft stamps that are more like paint? Does anyone know what happens if you dye over it? The disc in question is dark pink Z with a blue stamp.

[Kris C]

Z Force
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/Force2.jpg

[snap7times]

These are some discs I sent away to have dyed and are on the way back to me now...

green pro squall
green cryztal buzzz
pink first run nuke
blue first run hurricane
glow stalker

[Trozzle!!!]

Not 100% done, but pretty close. The disc itself wasnt taking color like I wanted so had to improvise. Since it will be hanging in a smoke shop, I built a frame, made a light source to backlight it and added a "green" backdrop to make it look better.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/Photo_81FF7469-BB8C-163B-5609-D5688B7D0B42.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

No responses on the disc? I know it isnt the greatest dye of all time but looks pretty damn sweet, if you ask me

[KenGilmore]

Maybe people are going by the motto "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all."

[snap7times]

most people, even those who smoke, don't even know what this is, so it's kind of hard to relate I guess??

[mazza]

there is alot of nice things to be said.....if not about the dye....at least the time spent to make such a beautiful disc could be comment on....and omg ppl its only a pot leaf thats no worst then a half naked chick dyed on a disc.....n e ways tozz u fucking rock i thank u so much for the time u put into this disc.....and i know the ppl that go in to The Green Room will enjoy this disc also

[KenGilmore]

there is alot of nice things to be said.....if not about the dye....at least the time spent to make such a beautiful disc could be comment on....
You are right.

Troy, good job spending a lot of time on the disc.

[mazza]

i really gotta mark this day on a calender.......one of very few times i'm right

[Ol' Bob]

Praise God.

[Scott]

I'm not offended by the fact that it's a pot leaf. I just don't find it to be visually appealing.

[mazza]

its going to a smoke shop.....where 95% of ppl that go there have no ideal what disc golf is so its really just to make ppl ask...whats that...and whats it for

[Scott]

its going to a smoke shop.....where 95% of ppl that go there have no ideal what disc golf is...

Um... Really? :chinscratch:

:laughing:

[mazza]

Um... Really? :chinscratch:

:laughing:

ok maybe 25%

[GettinBetter]

No responses on the disc? I know it isnt the greatest dye of all time but looks pretty damn sweet, if you ask me

ummmmmmmmmmmm....

[Kris C]

Let's see it without the green backdrop.

[Trozzle!!!]

Like I said, it wsnt taking color like I hoped it would so thats why I had to add the light and green backdrop. with out it all of the 5 dark colors used pretty much blend together.

[mazza]

Like I said, it wsnt taking color like I hoped it would so thats why I had to add the light and green backdrop. with out it all of the 5 dark colors used pretty much blend together.

sounds like ur really not happy with it.......maybe u should give another shot at it.....and hope the 2nd one is better.....i'm sure u don't wanna try it a 3rd time

["Over the Hill" Bob]

You are right.

Troy, good job spending a lot of time on the disc.

I really like the black parts! Good job! :wink2:

Bob

[Trozzle!!!]

I am defintely gonna redo this one on a disc that I know will take color better. This one does look good, but I can do so much better

[mazza]

[QUOTE=Trozzle!!!;86422]I am defintely gonna redo this one on a disc that I know will take color better. This one does look good, but I can do so much better



good now i got time to get up the cash.....hahahaha

[GettinBetter]

I am defintely gonna redo this one on a disc that I know will take color better. This one does look good, but I can do so much better

This is true, sometimes pics are a dyes worst enemy...

[TREX]

Practice makes perfect.

[gmills]

Sometimes more is less....

[philman]

Haven't posted in awhile been busy with the holidays and dyeing for others.

Here's a few recent highlights:

175 ESP Buzz

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Militant666/Frisbee%20Art/DSCF1705.jpg

177 Opto Core

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Militant666/Frisbee%20Art/PumpkinMan2.jpg

177 GL Core

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Militant666/Frisbee%20Art/DSCF1731.jpg

175 GL River

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Militant666/Frisbee%20Art/DSCF1708.jpg

175 Soft Ion

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Militant666/Frisbee%20Art/DSCF1749.jpg

177 Star San Marino Roc

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Militant666/Frisbee%20Art/IMAG0215.jpg

175 X Out Champ Orc

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Militant666/Frisbee%20Art/IMAG0217.jpg

[drkstr]

Oooh....I like that Roc.

[Mikk]

ok so a friend has some vinyl and the dye so were gona dye my Frisbeetarian logo on some plastic!!
Frisbeetarian: The Order Of The Flying Disc is a religion I started on facebook.
Its a simple design but cool as hell-or atleast I think so!

[Mikk]

Question? is it difficult to dye the under-side of a disc? like a bottom stamped roc?

[Scott]

Question? is it difficult to dye the under-side of a disc? like a bottom stamped roc?

Not at all. The process is the same. However, instead of floating the disc in dye you can just pour some onto the underside of the disc and let it sit. Pouring the dye out might cause some dribbles, so you may want to cover the entire disc.

[Mikk]

Thanks Scott. what about the flash-point of the mold thats left on the bottom? If I clean this off with a razor or what ever is the disc considered modified and not PDGA legal?

[Scott]

Thanks Scott. what about the flash-point of the mold thats left on the bottom? If I clean this off with a razor or what ever is the disc considered modified and not PDGA legal?

802.01.C. Players may not make post-production modification of discs which alter their original flight characteristics. This rule does not forbid inevitable wear and tear from usage during play or the moderate sanding of discs to smooth molding imperfections or scrape marks.

Looks like smoothing imperfections on the disc is perfectly legal as long as you do not alter the flight characteristics of the disc.

[Sausage Fingers]

802.01.C. Players may not make post-production modification of discs which alter their original flight characteristics. This rule does not forbid inevitable wear and tear from usage during play or the moderate sanding of discs to smooth molding imperfections or scrape marks.

Looks like smoothing imperfections on the disc is perfectly legal as long as you do not alter the flight characteristics of the disc.

This rule was implemented because a secondary market sprang up in the 90s where someone would 'tune' the new discs to a certain factor 1, 2, 3 etc. and then charge for that 'service'. So the rule was adopted to make 'tuned' or 'factored' disc were illegal during tourney play.

:pirate:

[Will of Doom]

Love that Deadpool Phil. Very nice!! :D

[Trozzle!!!]

Here is bottom stamped disc that I dyed. Hard to do a Discraft because of all of the raised stamps they do. Yeah, you cant dip dye like top stamps. you have to mask off, pour some dye in, and hope it doesnt bleed.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/bee3.jpg

I am not a believer in cuts on discs make a disc a disc unplayable for PDGA use. I do cut some on the disc, especially on my multicolor dyes. My cuts are super shallow and dont alter a disc flights path in any ways.

[Trozzle!!!]

If yuo are digging your blade deep into the disc I can maybe see the rule applying, but with super shallow cuts, it doesnt alter the flight path in any way

[whalekillah]

http://s1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd498/whalekillah/?action=view&current=dscf7296.jpg#!oZZ5QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2F s1222.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd498%2Fwhalekill ah%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3Ddscf7294.jpg

http://s1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd498/whalekillah/?action=view&current=dscf7296.jpg#!oZZ4QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2F s1222.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd498%2Fwhalekill ah%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3Ddscf7297.jpg

http://s1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd498/whalekillah/?action=view&current=dscf7296.jpg#!oZZ5QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2F s1222.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd498%2Fwhalekill ah%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3Ddscf7294.jpg




Some dyes I've done recently for family and friends. (and myself)

[JMan]

Nice Buzzz Troy ;)

[Trozzle!!!]

Hey Vince. since you are using photobucket, you can just copy the IMG code it provides and paste it onto your message, and avoid just posting links. :)

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd498/whalekillah/dscf7294.jpg

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd498/whalekillah/dscf7297.jpg

[Kris C]

I call this one aMAZEing!
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/BlueOrc.jpg

[Ol' Bob]

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/BlueOrc.jpg

What's par on that hole?

[Kris C]

I would think around 22, but you'd need a good roller! :laughing:

[Ol' Bob]

And that would be both righty and lefty.

[Tennessee]

What's par on that hole?

Spike hyzer over the top and parked.
Tap in birdie...

Been trying some dyes and sorry if this doesn't work.

[HarrisonH]

Spike hyzer over the top and parked.
Tap in birdie...

Been trying some dyes and sorry if this doesn't work.

LOL, love that Panda! Now back to sleep... Why did I wake up in the first place? :nono:

[Ol' Bob]

Spike hyzer over the top and parked.
Tap in birdie...

Probably mandoed out.

[Trozzle!!!]

Nice to see you dyeing Matt, and not marking your plastic up with Sharpies :cheers:

[Kris C]

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/monarch2.jpg

[Mikk]

My first dyes thanks to TallPat!!

[tallpat]

My first dyes thanks to TallPat!!

:rockon: Still working out the process, it's only going to get better from here.

[Mikk]

:rockon: Still working out the process, it's only going to get better from here.

ya like me learning that the disc is kinda hot so dont drop it back into the dye right!! OOPS......

[tallpat]

I began dyeing discs about two weeks ago... I don't have much experience under my belt yet, but here is a showcase of what I've been working on:

My first dye:
http://www.nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=75&pictureid=554

Second dye:
http://www.nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=75&pictureid=555

and my latest (3rd dye):
http://www.nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=75&pictureid=557

Please excuse the crappy cellphone pics, one day I'll get a better camera.

[tallpat]

ya like me learning that the disc is kinda hot so dont drop it back into the dye right!! OOPS......

Yeah, whoops indeed! Oh well, at least it didn't screw up the image on the top of the disc!

[whalekillah]

The newest team member: Champion Fundraiser Katana

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd498/whalekillah/dscf7848.jpg

[Kris C]

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/DSCF1407.jpg

[blu666z]

Those are sweet guys.

I've had an idea for memorial disc/tattoo for my grandfather for awhile. I just don't have the artistic ability to get it on a disc.

[tallpat]

Finished this one on Friday:
http://www.nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=75&pictureid=581

[Ol' Bob]

That's killer with that background. I like it. (And I don't have a clue about comix.)

[mrDROCK]

Finished this one on Friday:
http://www.nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=75&pictureid=581

Heck yeah, that one is awesome.

[tallpat]

Like many of my drives; it didn't turn out exactly how I envisioned it, but I think it'll work.
http://www.nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=75&pictureid=588
Apollo 18

[tallpat]

Threw this one together last night:
http://www.nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=75&pictureid=634

[tallpat]

Dyed on the wrong type of plastic :slapface:

http://www.nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=75&pictureid=635

[Uhlman]

Dyed on the wrong type of plastic :slapface:

http://www.nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=75&pictureid=635
what type of plastic is it?

[TREX]

DX

[Uhlman]

DX
thought so, but i wasn’t sure because of the photo quality

[tallpat]

thought so, but i wasn’t sure because of the photo quality

Yes- DX :slapface:

The color looks greener in person than in the photo. :(

I'm relatively certain that the colors would've been spot on if it were on Star or Champ plastic.

[HarrisonH]

Yes- DX :slapface:

The color looks greener in person than in the photo. :(

I'm relatively certain that the colors would've been spot on if it were on Star or Champ plastic.

Still a Rhyno I'd be happy to have in my bag :)

Nice stamp.

[tallpat]

Still a Rhyno I'd be happy to have in my bag :)

Nice stamp.

Gratzi!

[pdxdiscer]

here are my first 3 attempts with rigged materials:

do all you folks have a light table, or do you backlight picture frame glass with a drop light and toast your fingers like I do? The white destroyer has the image that finally made me attempt dyeing

[tallpat]

here are my first 3 attempts with rigged materials:

do all you folks have a light table, or do you backlight picture frame glass with a drop light and toast your fingers like I do? The white destroyer has the image that finally made me attempt dyeing

Looks good!

Personally, I haven't tried using a lightbox or anything. I've devised another method for centering/aligning the pattern on the disc. I use an old laser pointer affixed to a wooden rig. Shine a laser dot down on the center of the pattern, then align the nub on the bottom of the disc to the dot... Although, I'm sure a light table would be helpful for re-masking.

[TYVEK]

here are my first 3 attempts with rigged materials:

do all you folks have a light table, or do you backlight picture frame glass with a drop light and toast your fingers like I do? The white destroyer has the image that finally made me attempt dyeing

yes deffinately use a light table for all my cutting and stuff. i cant remember how i lived without it!! it has made the whole design and cutting process sooooo much easier. i made my own light table using some plywood, 2x4's, cheap light fixture, extension cord, and white plexiglass. very cheap and works just as good as any light table that you would buy.

[Trozzle!!!]

I made a mini light table using an old 10 gal fish tank, standing on end, with a light fixture inside. Works great for me until I can afford a real light table, or build a nice one

[Mikk]

Has anybody tried to dye a RW roc? ya know the "woodie" roc with the sawdust in the plastic? I was thinking about "got wood?" across the front but I dunno if the acetone will mess up the disc or not?

[CarlitosBonitos]

Has anybody tried to dye a RW roc? ya know the "woodie" roc with the sawdust in the plastic? I was thinking about "got wood?" across the front but I dunno if the acetone will mess up the disc or not?

The Dye does not take very well... the acetone is fine for removing the stamp... btu it is hard to get the stamp out of the edges of the stamp. I did the Jager logo and it started out sweet... but over the last 18 months it is very faint on the front and has blead through to the back... but it does look sharp and clean on the back now... kind of like a back stamp. Anyways if you treat it like you would any other dx or soft pro disc it is fine.

[Kris C]

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/Starfire2.jpg

[TREX]

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/Starfire2.jpg



Nice Kris. I always like it when the dye goes with the roundness of the disc. The tribal turtle looks great. GJ

[Kris C]

Thanks!

[dcnewt2]

Light table is a must have... You will never spend a better 20$ if you plan on cutting lots of vinyl. I got mine using a 50% off coupon from the sunday paper at Michaels ( they have them every sunday)

[Kris C]

Glo Buzz - I need to look into one of those light tables!

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/DSCF1423.jpg

[Kris C]

Go-go gadget putt!
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/DSCF1426.jpg

[Ol' Bob]

Not sure that's PDGA approved.

[Kris C]

Not sure that's PDGA approved.

I should have dyed a marker in front of him so we could argue that none of his supporting points are in front of it! :laughing:

[TREX]

Nice!

[Ol' Bob]

I should have dyed a marker in front of him so we could argue that none of his supporting points are in front of it! :laughing:

Well then, I'm gettin' me one o' them extendible arms.

[Kris C]

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/DSCF1450.jpg

[Ol' Bob]

Nice.

[nayr]

http://www.discgolfscene.com/media/95278_g.jpg
http://www.discgolfscene.com/media/95277_g.jpg

First dye job in a very, very long time. +177g Z Comet.

[Ol' Bob]

Also nice.

[Kris C]

Thanks again Bob! This would've worked out a lot better on something NOT DX, but... This is what I traded for the Breeze.

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/DSCF1457.jpg

[tallpat]

Did this one for a friend:
http://www.nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=75&pictureid=684

[Mayumoogy]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mayumoogy/5547504022/

couldnt figure out how to put a pic on this bitch, so here is the link of my crowning achievement, I call it Pacman

[Kris C]

^^ I'm liking the Pac-man!^^

[Scott]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mayumoogy/5547504022/

couldnt figure out how to put a pic on this bitch, so here is the link of my crowning achievement, I call it Pacman

Solid

[Ol' Bob]

...couldnt figure out how to put a pic on this bitch...

Must be something in your settings there at flickr. It needs to say, "copy image location" when you right click it.

Nice stuff though. I know someone who would kill for the pacman (if he were a disc golfer).

[seanb]

i'd like a disc or two dyed.... i'm thinking a 4.5-finger jerry image, or a zappa silhouette. who has the chops? pm me and we'll figure it out. :chug:

[Matt B.]

i'd like a disc or two dyed.... i'm thinking a 4.5-finger jerry image, or a zappa silhouette. who has the chops? pm me and we'll figure it out. :chug:

Mr. Gwillim did an awesome "missing finger" dye for me a long while back..he may have even posted a pic here somewhere in this thread.

[drkstr]

Mr. Gwillim did an awesome "missing finger" dye for me a long while back..he may have even posted a pic here somewhere in this thread.

I found this one with a google search, not sure if it's Mr. Gwillin's or not ~
http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/garcia_hand_fin_400px.jpg

<edit>It is Mr. Gwillims dye<edit>

[Mayumoogy]

Again sorry, I cant figure out how to post a pic from flickr. Anyway I just finished my newest batch of multicolor discs.

I have the Duck Hunt Dog:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5098/5573468950_77586eb135_b.jpg

Space Invaders:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5572881365_0a7a78516c_b.jpg

and my newest masterpiece: Donkey Kong! slight malfunction with the pink dye, but turned out better than I could hope!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5103/5573469740_b14b271cd7_b.jpg

Thanks for going through the trouble of going through the links... was it worth it? :)

[Mayumoogy]

Also does anyone have any solid info on how much weight a disc picks up because of the dye? The donkey kong one went through 11 dyes total, and was put on a 168 mako. I cant be sure but I think it weighs quite a bit more now.

Does anyone know if you can use dyed discs in a PDGA tournament. I dyed with RIT on low heat, so the disc is not warped and I never cut into the disc, so I haven't "modified" it too much have I? The donkey kong one might be extreme, but if a disc goes through one dye process is it still legal?

[tallpat]

Wow Mayumoogy, those are some sweet dyes! I've recently wondered about the weight issue myself, only because I was recently asked... I've never taken measurements to determine whether dyeing a disc adds any noticeable weight. Anyone know?

[Mayumoogy]

And if the weight did become an issue, I wonder if you could start with a really low weight disc and try to bring it in under the 175 g limit. I don't know why I am so worried, I probably wont be doing much throwing with the donkey kong one.

[Parks]

I've heard of TD's breaking out a scale for tournaments.

Until you attend one of those tournaments, I wouldn't worry one bit.

Its an interesting experiment though. Get a fine enough scale and find out how much weight a dye adds. Make sure to weigh it beforehand, because the factory weight markings can be off by a surprising amount.

[General Scales]

Id use a current Ohaus. either triple beam or one of the newer digitals that weigh to the hundred and not the tenth. But what would I know about scales?

[ChUcK]

The weight increase from the dye is negligible. I doubt you have a scale accurate enough to detect any mass increase.

I keep forgetting to sneak into the labs at UW in order to do a before/after weight measurement on the scales that read to .0001 grams. Gut feeling is that no difference would be found.

Water absorption is another deal entirely. Discs definitely absorb water, because over the years of forum browsing I have noticed a trend of pond discs cracking in half with their first tree hit, indicating water absorption that weakens the polymeric structure of the disc.

If anyone has a decent scale, do a quick test with an old junk disc. Get a before weight (take a few measurements and average them) then sharpie the hell out of the disc and see if you can detect any weight increase- wait until all the sharpie solvent has evaporated before weighing. Then take another junk disc and get before/after measurements from soaking in simmering water for a period of time. (The higher temp will make any water absorption happen faster than in cold water) This won't give you any real info on dyes, but it will tell you if weight increase is anything to worry about in a general sense.

edit: Love the Nintendo Power dyes. One small critique- be careful putting so much black background in there- in 6 months the discs with all the black will be pretty much all black with hints of Nintendo Awesomeness, due to dye spread.

[Ol' Bob]

I'd bet a few molecules of dye go a long way. Someone should do a before and after when wiping the factory stamp.

[Mayumoogy]

The weight increase from the dye is negligible. I doubt you have a scale accurate enough to detect any mass increase.

I keep forgetting to sneak into the labs at UW in order to do a before/after weight measurement on the scales that read to .0001 grams. Gut feeling is that no difference would be found.

Water absorption is another deal entirely. Discs definitely absorb water, because over the years of forum browsing I have noticed a trend of pond discs cracking in half with their first tree hit, indicating water absorption that weakens the polymeric structure of the disc.

If anyone has a decent scale, do a quick test with an old junk disc. Get a before weight (take a few measurements and average them) then sharpie the hell out of the disc and see if you can detect any weight increase- wait until all the sharpie solvent has evaporated before weighing. Then take another junk disc and get before/after measurements from soaking in simmering water for a period of time. (The higher temp will make any water absorption happen faster than in cold water) This won't give you any real info on dyes, but it will tell you if weight increase is anything to worry about in a general sense.

edit: Love the Nintendo Power dyes. One small critique- be careful putting so much black background in there- in 6 months the discs with all the black will be pretty much all black with hints of Nintendo Awesomeness, due to dye spread.

Is this "THE" ChUcK?! As in the one who put the Disc dyeing 101 video online? If so I owe it all to you my friend! I didnt have a clue about dyeing until I watched your video. Thanks for the info on the black, I kind of look forward to them messing up because then I will feel like throwing them:) I will just have to make sure to get some good pics before it messes up.

If this isnt ChUcK from the video then, thanks for the info about black anyway :D

Do you know of anyway to stop dye spread? probably not or you would of told me, also I have heard of cold dyeing is that a way to lower the amoount of dye bleed?

[Kris C]

I fear this one didn't come out as good as I'd hoped. Can anyone tell what it's supposed to be?
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/123.jpg

[mrDROCK]

I fear this one didn't come out as good as I'd hoped. Can anyone tell what it's supposed to be?
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/123.jpg

That is the Alien vs. Predator poster.

[Kris C]

Thanks MrDrock! Free beer for you! :chug:

[Stephen.Sines]

btw kris.
I love that pink force dye.
I feel like i'll have a seizure everytime i twirl it.

[Kris C]

Thanks Stephen, it is trippy to watch! That AVP dye is the Flick you sent me.

[ChUcK]

Is this "THE" ChUcK?! As in the one who put the Disc dyeing 101 video online? If so I owe it all to you my friend! I didnt have a clue about dyeing until I watched your video. Thanks for the info on the black, I kind of look forward to them messing up because then I will feel like throwing them:) I will just have to make sure to get some good pics before it messes up.

If this isnt ChUcK from the video then, thanks for the info about black anyway :D

Do you know of anyway to stop dye spread? probably not or you would of told me, also I have heard of cold dyeing is that a way to lower the amoount of dye bleed?

Yeah, Tim and I put that video together for this exact purpose- a beginner's primer for jump-starting others' dyeing careers. Glad to see it is working!

The only theory I can come up with to stop dye spreading is using a different dye that forms a chemical bond to the plastic instead of the Van der Waals static bonds that allow the dye to disperse. Nobody in the industry is talking, but they certainly haven't figured it out either, or else the factory fly-dyes wouldn't bleed either.

Unrealistically, I think stopping dye spread will require a more comprehensive denial of the laws of physics than even Xbox games are capable of, or someone working on a research grant that actually gives a flying F about frisbee dye.

My recommendation is to throw your dyes while they are crisp and pretty and worth showing off. You can hang 'em on the wall once they have bled enough into a design that only a mother could love.

[Mayumoogy]

Man did you go to disc dye college! All this talk of bonds and polymers has my head spinning :jumpspin:

I guess you are right about the dyes, it would be a shame not to throw something that I put so much time into. Sometime I feel bad for wallhanger discs because they never truly fulfill their purpose in life...which it to be thrown! Anyway enough of my touchy feely hippie talk, back to the dyes!

[Trozzle!!!]

Found what I need at work to make a nice light table. It is a Little Tikes kids desk set that has an overhead light, and a bottom light for tracing things. Taking the 2 lights and making my own desk for it. Gonna be a great light table from some throw away stuff found at work :) A couple hundred dollar value for free. Already have the lumber at home.

[Mayumoogy]

So I took ChUcKs advice and threw my dyed discs, and I am glad I did. I aced hole 3 at Dexter Lake, with the Donkey Kong disc on my very first throw (aside from field throws). Looks like Makos will be a permanent addition to the bag!

So thank you once again ChUcK! I got a lot of compliments on the disc as well. Getting aces is the best advertising ever!

[ChUcK]

Ha ha, right on. It's a well-known fact that dyed discs are more likely to stick in the bucket than blanks.

I have one last piece of advice for you- make some popcorn and watch King of Kong (Fistful of Quarters) with your frisbee. It'll be a nice treat for you both.

[mazza]

so what program do u guys use for ur vector files....i'm using inkscape...its nice for a free program...but not what i want

[tallpat]

so what program do u guys use for ur vector files....i'm using inkscape...its nice for a free program...but not what i want

I'm currently using Inkscape as well. As far as free software goes, it's probably the best option available. I've also heard that Open Office Draw can vectorize images. I'm in the process of downloading Open Office right now to try it out.

[tallpat]

Stayed up a little late working on this one. :yawn:

http://www.nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=75&pictureid=685

[tallpat]

I'm currently using Inkscape as well. As far as free software goes, it's probably the best option available. I've also heard that Open Office Draw can vectorize images. I'm in the process of downloading Open Office right now to try it out.

I just tried Open Office, and when converting the bitmap into polygons, it won't allow any less than 8 color layers... :chinscratch:

[ChUcK]

so what program do u guys use for ur vector files....

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/P1015271.jpg

Cheap and effective.

[Trozzle!!!]

I agree with Chuck. Sharpie and razor blade is all you need!!!!

[TYVEK]

I agree with Chuck. Sharpie and razor blade is all you need!!!!

i agree, but a sharpie?????? thats not dyeing a disc thats just using your disc like a coloring book. :laughing:

[Scott]

Want to get started dying discs? I have everything you need for sale here (http://www.nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/showthread.php?p=94921#post94921).

[Trozzle!!!]

When i said Sharpie, I meant to draw out the image on the vinyl. I would never Sharpie dye a disc, geeze!!!

[tallpat]

http://www.nwdiscgolfnews.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=75&pictureid=686

[drkstr]

Alrighty talllpat ~ my 3 year old grandson. Max, loves your Spiderman dye ~ Nice dye!

[tallpat]

Alrighty talllpat ~ my 3 year old grandson. Max, loves your Spiderman dye ~ Nice dye!

This is excellent news, considering I made this disc for a friend of mine's 2-3 yr. old grandson! :)

[mrDROCK]

Here are my first attempts at dyeing, fresh from this weekend.

DX Aero (This was the first, I don't think the RIT was hot enough and obviously had some issues with the creasing.)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/dmbeaud/Aero.jpg

Elite X Nuke
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/dmbeaud/Nuke.jpg

Champ Leopard
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/dmbeaud/Leopard.jpg

Champ Roadrunner
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/dmbeaud/Roadrunner.jpg

Champ Wraith
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/dmbeaud/Wraith.jpg

[tallpat]

DX Aero (This was the first, I don't think the RIT was hot enough and obviously had some issues with the creasing.)


I think the general consensus is that DX plastic doesn't take dye very well no matter how warm/hot the dye solution is. Although, it didn't stop me from trying when I dyed Gizmo on a DX Rhyno.

Otherwise, nice dyes! I especially like the "so much win" one!

[Parks]

The star power one looks nice. That disc is the perfect shade of yellow for that.

[mrDROCK]

The star power one looks nice. That disc is the perfect shade of yellow for that.

Thanks that is what I thought too.

[mrDROCK]

I think the general consensus is that DX plastic doesn't take dye very well no matter how warm/hot the dye solution is. Although, it didn't stop me from trying when I dyed Gizmo on a DX Rhyno.

Otherwise, nice dyes! I especially like the "so much win" one!

Thank you. I am excited to get into another art form. Though I don't think my wife is happy about it.:D

[Kris C]

Can anyone tell me why when I use my green, it just looks gray? (The land masses were supposed to be green)
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/2011-04-18194548.jpg

[Ol' Bob]

(The land masses were supposed to be green)

I've been saying that for years.

[Kris C]

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/des1.jpg
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af134/mightymousekc/2011-04-20123424.jpg

[couve discer]

how much time does it take start to finish to put a name on a disc? with a plotter and without.
Thanks,
Josh

[Mikk]

trying to dye right now. I got liquid rit dye mixed 1 full bottle to 1.5 gallon water but the dye is not taking?? been in the drink for 1hr now but nada?? must be the powder dye, it works better I think. I will know in the morning. I'm trying to dye an old ass champion groove. if the liquid rit dont work I'm gona try the powder rit dye.

[Scott]

trying to dye right now. I got liquid rit dye mixed 1 full bottle to 1.5 gallon water but the dye is not taking?? been in the drink for 1hr now but nada?? must be the powder dye, it works better I think. I will know in the morning. I'm trying to dye an old ass champion groove. if the liquid rit dont work I'm gona try the powder rit dye.

I've never tried it, but it seems that I've heard the liquid dye is no good. Powder is the way to go.

[ChUcK]

Can anyone tell me why when I use my green, it just looks gray? (The land masses were supposed to be green)

Rit has a few green colors, and you chose the wrong one. If you want a surefire green, go to a local yarn/fabric store and pick up a jar of Jacquard Emerald Green.

I think Rit's Kelly Green will work better, unless that's the one that comes out poopy.


Mikk, use a half-package of black Rit crystals to 2 quarts of water and you'll have better results. Get a cheap container to save the dye between runs.


DROCK, don't make your dye hotter. More than 120 F or so and you will introduce a whole new set of problems, and the dye uptake rate will be so fast that it will dye through the masking vinyl, which you most likely do not want. Avoid DX, it will just let you down.

[Trozzle!!!]

I got Mikk hooked up. 2 boxes of black dye on me. gonna get his disc dyed while camping at Hornings :)