Dyed Discs

[zippyboy]

Ok. The dyed discs thread is one of my favorites, so, in hopes of seeing it take off here, I thought I'd start it. This is a disc that ChUcK dyed for me. I don't have it yet, but I am hoping it will be in the mail this week. It's the logo for my favorite Roller Derby team, The Heartless Heathers :drool:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/P1014467.jpg

Oh, and he dyed it on a Champion Monarch. Can't wait to see it!!!

[Jamie]

That's GORGEOUS!! And on a Monarch...oh, so sweet. After throwing yours over a cliff I just had to run out and get one for myself.:biggrin2:

[Trozzle!!!]

Started this thread on ODSA a long time ago, and its become the largest thread on there. I know not everyone on here is on ODSA anymore, so I am starting this thread on here for those who are disc dye artists, those who want to learn to ye, and those of you who just like to look at all the pretty discs :)

To start the thread and to remember the day (9/11), I'll start with this dye

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/Picture002.jpg

[Scott]

I'd suggest two threads - a dyed disc gallery, and a disc dying discussion thread...

[Trozzle!!!]

If I did that. I guarantee pics would be getting posted on both threads. I would most likely be guilty of that as well. :laughing:

[Scott]

That's what moderators are for!

[Trozzle!!!]

wasnt going to post this since it turned out like crap, but the idea was a good one at least :laugh:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/Picture003-1.jpg

[Ol' Bob]

It's a hardscrabble existance.

[Sam]

I think it looks great, Troy. :cheers:

[Trozzle!!!]

Thanks :cheers:

I have been thinking for a long time how I could get "Trozzle" into a dye, and this is all i could come up with :trophy:

[Trozzle!!!]

I think my next dye, along with the tourney discs i am dyeing is gonna be something like this :-D :laugh: :laugh:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/Picture004.jpg

[D-Walk]

I think my next dye, along with the tourney discs i am dyeing is gonna be something like this :-D :laugh: :laugh:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/Picture004.jpg

All i can say about that one is: CLASSIC!!
:yay:

[Trozzle!!!]

its a bit simple for my taste, so I may add a disc, a beer, and a basket somewhere in the dye too :biggrin2:

[gwillim]

http://www.ryangwillim.com/images/disc/trooper300px.jpg
175g Champion Wraith. Pearl Blue

[gwillim]

BTW,
that stormtrooper Wraith is up for auction on eBay right now...

Stormtrooper Dyed Wraith (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110296891604)

I won't charge the shipping if anyone from the PDX area snags it.

-gwillim

[Ol' Bob]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/Picture004.jpg
Geezuz, and on the day after my first rounds of disc on a ball course, too! Some guy dropped one in our midst from a blind tee location. When he came over the rise in his golf cart, he apologized for bombing one in on us. We told him it made our game more exciting. No bad vibes were felt.

[gwillim]

http://www.ryangwillim.com/images/disc/palin.jpg

Ironically, the disc is a pink Destroyer. hmmmm.

[Brody Cannon]

Ryan, I would do almost anything to have Obama dyed on one of my discs. I have an Obama shirt that has a great design on it. I'll try and find a picture of it. :yay:

[Adam Schneider]

Ironically, the disc is a pink Destroyer.
There's absolutely nothing ironic about that.

[Tim]

I'm just glad it's not a Boss! Too bad they don't make a disc called...uh nevermind...:whistler:

Great looking dye though Gwillim! I dig the storm trooper one too.

[Jet]

http://www.ryangwillim.com/images/disc/palin.jpg

Ironically, the disc is a pink Destroyer. hmmmm.
Gotta love the high-hair :laughing:

[Trozzle!!!]

OK while working on the Hobbit discs, I also got this one done

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/Picture006-1.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

yeah his stream didnt quite make it. he is pising on the basket, but you get the idea :laughing:

[Sam]

Troy, I think he needs to look where he is aiming...

[Trozzle!!!]

The basket was a late decision to the dye. I coulnt resize it, and placing it in the dye was a bit hard, so I just went with what I had.

[Carie CPink]

http://www.ryangwillim.com/images/disc/palin.jpg



Hell to the yes! The stormtrooper rocks, too.

[Trozzle!!!]

I got alot of imagination when it comes to dyes, but never would think of doing that. very nice work Ryan

[Sam]

Ryan, you should be getting a lot more than $13 for those discs. Works of art.
:cheers:


I am ribbing you, Troy. Just thought it was funny.
:rockon:

[Trozzle!!!]

Yeah I know Sam. It was a great idea for a dye, but the late addition of the basket led to Calvin pissing in the wrong place :laughing:

[gwillim]

Just finished this one...

http://www.ryangwillim.com/images/disc/dcraftgwillim.jpg

Almost put "Zero Time World Champion" on there, but my x-acto blade is too dull for stuff that small. Need a new blade.

[gwillim]

I got alot of imagination when it comes to dyes, but never would think of doing that. very nice work Ryan
Thank you, can't wait to show off the McCain one I'm working on! Hopefully I'll finish it next week sometime.

[Brody Cannon]

Just finished this one...


Almost put "Zero Time World Champion" on there, but my x-acto blade is too dull for stuff that small. Need a new blade.

Wow Ryan! Maybe not the most artistic one I've seen from you but that looks really cool! What is the disc (your signature disc)??

[Scott]

Just finished this one...

http://www.ryangwillim.com/images/disc/dcraftgwillim.jpg

Almost put "Zero Time World Champion" on there, but my x-acto blade is too dull for stuff that small. Need a new blade.

Is this one available on Ebay?

[gwillim]

Is this one available on Ebay?
Lol, nope. But if you want to buy it, I might be able to work out some sort of deal, PM me. ;)

However, the Stormtrooper Dye (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=110296891604) only has two days left, and it's still sitting at $12.99!!! Someone's gonna get a STEAL on that one if ppl don't throw up some bids soon!

@Brody,
The type of disc is not available for public knowledge. Next time I see you I'll let you take a look at it, you might be able to figure it out.

[gwillim]

Here's one that I did for Girlbot (chris) at 5:30 this morning. Being and insomniac does wonders for my dying habbit.

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/obama.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

Here they are. The trophys for the Hobbit Huck. Not my greatest work, but they got great reviews at the event:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/Picture010.jpghttp://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/Picture008.jpghttp://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/Picture009.jpghttp://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/Picture011.jpg

[Tim]

nice, i really like the one with the "one ring"

[Trozzle!!!]

The "one ring", or "One Disc To Win It All" was the main trophy disc for the event. Im thankful it turned out better than the others.

[gwillim]

nice, i really like the one with the "one ring"
My bedroom wall is really liking it right about now, too!

[Trozzle!!!]

Nice shootin today Ryan, Im glad you like your trophy :trophy:

[Brody Cannon]

Here's one that I did for Girlbot (chris) at 5:30 this morning. Being and insomniac does wonders for my dying habbit.

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/obama.jpg
:shocked:

I'm jealous! This is the design I want! My birthday is coming up 2 days before elections.. :wink2:

[Zetoyoc]

After seeing all the grreat disks on this forum and others, My brother and I thought we would try dying a few ourselves. We decided to see what damage we could do with just red to start. the clear disk was an after thought, about 5 min total work went into that one. should have maybe tryed a bit more ut i was tired and frustrated. I don't think they came out too bad for a first attemt.
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc229/Zetoyoc/Firstdyejob.jpg

i hope the pic worked :)

[Trozzle!!!]

Not bad at all for your first attempt. watch out now, you will become addicted soon :laughing::biggrin2:

[DrEnigma]

Thought I would post some pics of my first dyes. Just started playing enough to where I can now justify getting dye-able plastic, and I'm hooked now. If anyone has any tips on removing bleeds, I would greatly appreciate. http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp127/hymesz/DSCF0203.jpg
Obama is on a 172g Star Destroyer
http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp127/hymesz/DSCF0210.jpg
the young lady/old lady optical illusion is on a 171g Pro Valkyrie

[zippyboy]

Well done, especially for first attempts. My first attempt turned out way less than spectacular, which is why I never bothered to post it.

[gwillim]

I don't think they came out too bad for a first attempt.
i hope the pic worked :)
I like the triangle one the best. :)

[gwillim]

If anyone has any tips on removing bleeds, I would greatly appreciate.
I don't know what method you use to dye the plastic. I do the frying pan on the stove method. If you notice the bleed early enough, you can often take 100% acetone and a very soft cloth/rag and remove the bleed. Be careful, of course, not to touch the acetone to any part of the design.

If you're dying translucent plastic this is much easier, you can take a peek at the disc every couple minutes through the plastic, if you notice a bleed, take it out, rinse in cold water, and try to fix it with the acetone if possilbe.

In reality, most of the time prevention is the best medicine. Make sure you don't have any air trapped between the disc and the vinyl, make sure all your cuts end where they should, etc. If you're using something other than vinyl, like contact paper, then you need to start using vinyl!

Hope this helps, let me know if any of that doesn't make sense, this is a process that is easier to explain via example rather than writing.

[Scott]

In reality, most of the time prevention is the best medicine.
Wel said, Ryan.

This can't be stressed enough. Take an extra few minutes before dropping the disc to ensure that the vinyl is as perfect as possible. It's worth the time. Trust me.

[Zetoyoc]

Thanks for the input. yes this could get addicting. I need to go buy a few more disks anyway right? Ill just make sure to upgrade past dx plastic and now that it is monday i can find a sign shop for some vinyl. Good thing i took the day off work. Now I have loads of time to play :)

[DrEnigma]

Well done, especially for first attempts. My first attempt turned out way less than spectacular, which is why I never bothered to post it.

Had to throw in an ode to the Trojan on one of the firsts....

Thanks to Scott and Ryan for the tip on using vinyl--I had been using contact paper--and will definitely get to using vinyl as soon as I can find it.

[gwillim]

For Adam Huskey. He was born in Wales, hence the Welsh dragon.

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/huskey.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

I know i posted this one before........

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/dyes001-1.jpg


But, here is "Bee Disc 2" in progress:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/Picture013.jpg

[gwillim]

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/brucemurphy.jpg

Finished this morning.

[Sam]

Bruce is going to love that. Awesome dye, Ryan.

[gwillim]

Bruce is going to love that. Awesome dye, Ryan.
Thx, it was a fun one to do.

[proto something or other]

That is fine like cherry wine. Nice work.

[gwillim]

W-the heck? Is no one dying any plastic anymore? I want some pictures people! Let's get this thread back to life!

I'll put up some pics tonight when I get home. I have three or four new ones I think.

[Dr. Zaius]

i dyed a disc but then i decided to throw the disc and then i decided to lose the disc so now the disc is not only died but it's also now dead (to me at least).
:bricks:

perhaps i should try agian.

[Sam]

Someone needs to convince ChucK that this is the place to post his pics. He should just inundate us with like 30 posts in a row of his best dyes.

[Trozzle!!!]

He hasnt been posting too many on ODSA either. I have lots of ideas, and some drawn out already, I just need to get time to go to the sign shop and pick up some more Oracal. This crap by 3m i have just isnt cutting it.

[CarlitosBonitos]

http://s179.photobucket.com/albums/w314/cdhgufclk/
The link above or address if it doesn't link is to Chucks dyes, pretty freakin sweet stuff, so much so that I have decided to give dyeing a try this sunday, I will post the pics soon after. Love dyed discs!

[Sam]

Carlitos... I was wondering when you would get your ass over here. How ya been, big guy?

[CarlitosBonitos]

I am good, I am running a winter handicap travelling series every other sunday... having a blast trying to stay dry.... how are you? and you were right the damned arcade has sucked me in:shooting:

[Ol' Bob]

The arcade quickly sucked me in, chewed me up, and spit me out. It was nice to get the extra time back under my control.

[Trozzle!!!]

Started on my next masterpiece tonight. Wont be done for quite awhile, but here is what I am working on :)

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/Picture014.jpg

[gwillim]

DO IT TROY!!!
That's gonna be amazing!

[gwillim]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/3041319846_c254f5191f_o.jpg

Custom dye for Sari in Seattle on a 164g Leopard. This one was actually pretty difficult. When I took the order I figured it would be fairly straight forward. As it turns out, little people (babies, infants, toddlers, etc) don't really have any overly unique features to pull out and emphasize to make them look individual, they don't even have eyebrows!! I think the pirate hat helped me out a lot, and I did some really micro cutting around the eyes that you really can't see in my crappy foto of the disc. All-in-all, I think it turned out well.

-g

[Trozzle!!!]

You know me, and the way I dye :)

It WILL!!!! get done :trophy:

[gwillim]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/3040492437_6ca2c9d8e1_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/32182758@N00/3040492437/)

Some of the Slosh trophy discs cut out and ready for their dye bath. I have a foto of all of them finished, but it's on film and I haven't gotten it developed yet. I'll post that when I get that roll developed.

[Ol' Bob]

I note the Widmer product placement.

[CarlitosBonitos]

Ohh man, I have caught the fever, the disc dyein' fever. So after watching an awesome 20 minute tutorial on how to dye discs by Chuck and one of his buddies, I knew it was time to stay inside and start dyeing. Of course I chose to go out and purchase my materials on Sunday, this was a bad idea as I ended up making do with inferior products because sign shops were not open. I dyed my first disc a max weight Roadrunner with a Thundercats Logo, and some weird squiggly lines over the top for a gayish effect. I didnt have transfer tape, and it worked out okay, and then I spent two hours cutting out a blazers logo, which didn't make the transfer to the disc with out transfer tape, and so I was pissed, but still primed to dye another, so I free handed a wierd H design in honor of my wife Hillary. It also turned out kind of gay, but I was hooked, so I stopped by some sign shops yesterday and got hooked up with tons of vinyl, and transfer tape all for free! Myself, my wife, a buddy Shaun, and his girl Erin spent the next 6 hours or so dyeing a couple of discs each with the right equipment! Oh, man what a difference. I cannot tell anyone who has not tryed this, you are missing out, it is an awesome process, especially when the final product comes out, trust me you will not be able to stop looking at your disc at a variety of different angles, and then the ideas for your next dye start to come in and well, it's awesome. So here are my first dyes... In order 1) Roadrunner w/ Thundercats 2) Destroyer w/ free hand H 3) Orc w/ JAGER 4) Boss w/ Boss 5) Cro w/ Fat Tire. :drool:

[CarlitosBonitos]

How do you post pics not attachments???

[Adam Schneider]

How do you post pics not attachments???
I think you have to have them hosted elsewhere. Then you just wrap their URLs in the BBCode "img" tag.

[Scott]

How do you post pics not attachments???


No worries, they are easy enough to see.

Love the fat tire!

[CarlitosBonitos]

Thanks duders

[gwillim]

I note the Widmer product placement.
Haha, totally accidental. I've not cleaned my kitchen for a few days, and when I dye discs I drink a lot of Widmer Hef.

[Trozzle!!!]

A little vid I made of some of my dyes. not the greatest vid, but here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tIOXEO-1Qg

[CarlitosBonitos]

The vid was sweet, it makes my mouth water... Do you have any tips on doing more than one color?

[Trozzle!!!]

pretty much the only advice i have for multicolor is to dye the darkest color first and work your way towards the lightest color.

[gwillim]

I was working on a prototype for Mat Crider's birthday present today and came up with this. It's not actually going to look like this, but I thought it was still pretty sweet art, none-the-less. The actual disc will hopefully still be cool in it's own right.

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/crider_japsuntag300px.jpg

Here's the foto that the silhouette is from...

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/crider.jpg

[Brody Cannon]

the silhouette makes it look like he has saggy... umm... yeah.

I'm sure it's gonna be awesome no matter what though.

[gwillim]

the silhouette makes it look like he has saggy... umm... yeah.

I'm sure it's gonna be awesome no matter what though.

Yeah, I already noticed that and have given him a double masectomy.

[Ol' Bob]

the silhouette makes it look like he has saggy... umm... yeah.

I immediately thought I'd see those ...umm... somewhere before.
http://portland.indymedia.org/icon/2004/10/300189.jpg

[CarlitosBonitos]

Now check out my 5th dye, i spent 5 hours cutting this and I am pretty sure it was worth it. I also put it on my favorite disc of all time the willamette open boss that I pretty much throw for 75 % of my drives. It could have been a little more centered, but oh well, pretty bad ass all the same. Also a special thanks to Adam Shcnieder for helping me figure out how to post the actual image rather than a link...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/3048662040_dca3fc875f.jpg?v=0

[essjay]

Shout out to Mike P! THANK YOU for my awesome disc! I love it :) And now that you know I've gotten it, please feel free to post your art!

[kel]

Yeah, I already noticed that and have given him a double masectomy.

Don't let him push you around Ryan. At his age it's normal for him to find hoo hahs in everything he sees.

Kick ass artwork.

[gwillim]

@Carlitos:

Nice job on the Jager disc! Great improvement over your first 5 dyes. The only thing is that I would like to see the black dye be darker, it will last longer and resist fading longer, and it's just more powerful of an image that way. Let me know if you need any help in that department. Well done.

@Kel:

Yeah, I remember those days like they were yesterday...oh wait...I'm still like that! Dangit!
I spent about an hour and a half on the cutting and the disc has been sitting on my table for the last two days with the vinyl on it ready for bathing, hopefully tonight or tomorrow morning I'll get it wrapped up. I've got 5 more orders to work on this weekend!

[Jet]

Don't let him push you around Ryan. At his age it's normal for him to find hoo hahs in everything he sees.

Kick ass artwork.

I was thinking the same thing about the drawing. And I'm a girl. :laughing:
I think the drawing's background make his torso appear shorter than in the photo.

Is it a surprise disc dye?

[CarlitosBonitos]

@Carlitos:

Nice job on the Jager disc! Great improvement over your first 5 dyes. The only thing is that I would like to see the black dye be darker, it will last longer and resist fading longer, and it's just more powerful of an image that way. Let me know if you need any help in that department. Well done.

I would love any and all help you could provide, would you suggest less water in the dye, different dye, longer dyeing times, or maybe something else. Seriously appreciated!

[gwillim]

Is it a surprise dye?
No, I told him I would dye a disc for him for his B-day, and I showed him the prototype that I drew. I think he was a little surprised, but probably not too much, I did a dye for Haley's B-day as well, so he might have been kind of expecting it?

I would love any and all help you could provide, would you suggest less water in the dye, different dye, longer dyeing times, or maybe something else. Seriously appreciated!

First tell me how you do it. Times, mixtures, type of dye, etc. That way I know what you need to know! :)

[essjay]

Here's the one Mike Patrick did for my birthday! :yay:

[CarlitosBonitos]

0First tell me how you do it. Times, mixtures, type of dye, etc. That way I know what you need to know! :)
So I have been using rit dye, powder and liquid, I seem to prefer the liquid as i dont have to spend too much time mixing it versus the powder. I am willing to use a different dye if you have any suggestions. Next I put about 4 cups of water to one package/ container of dye, and heat it for a few minutes on medium until it just barely begins to give heat off the top of the surface of the dye, then i take the heat off and touch the side of the pot and make sure it is not too hot, then I tilt the disc at an angle and lower it into the dye, and leave it for 20 minutes and then use semi hot water to wash and peal the vinyl... any suggestions are seriously appreciated. Thanks mang!:cheers:

[gwillim]

So I have been using rit dye, powder and liquid, I seem to prefer the liquid as i dont have to spend too much time mixing it versus the powder. I am willing to use a different dye if you have any suggestions. Next I put about 4 cups of water to one package/ container of dye, and heat it for a few minutes on medium until it just barely begins to give heat off the top of the surface of the dye, then i take the heat off and touch the side of the pot and make sure it is not too hot, then I tilt the disc at an angle and lower it into the dye, and leave it for 20 minutes and then use semi hot water to wash and peal the vinyl... any suggestions are seriously appreciated. Thanks mang!:cheers:

I use powdered RIT because it's much cheaper than the liquid. I've used the liquid in the past, and I don't think there is much difference. You can get sharp blacks with either one, if you prefer the liquid, stick with it.

SOLUTION:
I'd say that 4 cups is probably a little too diluted. I use 1 1/2 - 2 cups max. The more water you add, the less potent your solution will be. I have two "dying" pans that I use, both are standard 10" x 2" pans. I usually fill them with approximately 1 1/2" of solution, you don't want the disc to be touching the bottom, obviously, but you don't have too be way far away either.

TIMING & HEAT:
I Always heat the solution to a "heavy steam" level, maybe a minute before it starts to boil. Then I turn off the heat completely and immediately drop the disc in. I let it sit for a couple minutes, pull it out and check for airbubbles, then I immediately put it back in for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes I take it out and check it again to make sure everything is going according to plan. At this point it should be getting dark, but not pure black yet. If everything is still good, I put the heat on a low setting (2/10 or something) and let the disc float on that for 3 minutes, then check, if not dark enough, 2 minutes, check, etc.

The disc will get very warm, and that's ok as long as you are paying attention. Some people might tell you that using this method is an easy way to ruin the disc, and that can be true, if you're not paying attention. I've used this method for all of my dyes, and I've only messed up one disc. That was when I was first starting to dye, and I was goofing around. This will give you PITCH BLACK results.

If you're uncomfortable, try it with a junky disc first!

[Trozzle!!!]

The way I do it is much the same as others, but here is my specifics. I bring water to a boil. I pour that water into a 2 inch deep tupperware container that fits a disc. whatever color I am using, I only use 1 packet of powdered Rit, and sometimes mix in a bit of liquid dye. I dont use the angled technique as described by others, but i do pick up the disc after a few mins an re soak. i let it soak for an hour or so to achieve the best color, then rinse off and repeat as desired until the color is there.

[Tree Man Lee]

Trozzle:
Hey: Great looking discs. I am an artist and have worked many mediums, curently into wood. This looks very appealing to me and I have been thinking about giving it a try. I have done a little bit of research but found nothing solid. All I seem to find is trial and error methods. Don't care to be waistful because my cash comes as hard as anyone elses. Would there be a chance that you would be willing to share your secrets on the subject? If so great.

Tree Man Lee:slapface:

[Trozzle!!!]

I think any one of us dye artists around here will be more than happy to share our knowledge with you. None of us are into it for the money, although some of us make a few bucks off of it every now and then. give me a bit of time, an i will tell you all my secrets

[gwillim]

Custom order I did for a guy on the East Coast. I think it's a Christmas present for his sig/other.

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/riley_fin1.jpg


As always, my fone camera sucks, the disc looks much better IRL.

[gwillim]

I was working on a prototype for Mat Crider's birthday present today and came up with this. It's not actually going to look like this, but I thought it was still pretty sweet art, none-the-less. The actual disc will hopefully still be cool in it's own right.

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/crider_japsuntag300px.jpg

Here's the foto that the silhouette is from...

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/crider.jpg

Here's the final result...I kind of like it, but it didn't turn out quite like I hoped.
http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/crider_fin.jpg

[CarlitosBonitos]

I use powdered RIT because it's much cheaper than the liquid. I've used the liquid in the past, and I don't think there is much difference. You can get sharp blacks with either one, if you prefer the liquid, stick with it.


I am not sure what I should be using to cut outlines with? Do you reccomend any kind of product that Ican print images out on to with my computer, the current stuff I am using smears and tears when I cut corners. Also it is kind of thick. Thanks seriously appreciated :bowing:

[Jet]

gwillim,

That disc turned out great! You can tell it's Mat.

[gwillim]

I am not sure what I should be using to cut outlines with? Do you reccomend any kind of product that Ican print images out on to with my computer, the current stuff I am using smears and tears when I cut corners. Also it is kind of thick. Thanks seriously appreciated :bowing:

What I do is print the design onto a regular sheet of paper, and then tape it to the top of the vinyl. Then I cut through the paper/vinyl. It's always worked well enough. I think there would probably be a better way of doing it, but I haven't looked into it.

@JET;
Thank you, He does look a *little* bit better without the bazongas.

-Ryan

[CarlitosBonitos]

Here are two more we just got done, my wife did the beavers logo, whilest I did the geometric cubes, on one of the sweetest white washed flight plates I found on ebay, looks cool, wish I hadnt cut it so close to the corners and could of avoided some minor bleeding. Thanks to everyone for the help thus far...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/3061353585_1950a34909.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/3061353533_3c48fa4215.jpg?v=0

[essjay]

Nice Carl! Hill's a natural ;)

[CarlitosBonitos]

Nice Carl! Hill's a natural ;)

Yeah, it kind of makes me sick, she cuts thing out all quick and painless, and there I am struggling and squinting and stretching my soar shoulders, and then no matter what hers always come out so clean, Anyways we all need to get together and dye some time soon, the weather is almost perfec t for it, and I have enought stuff for 4 people to cut and dye at the same time. I smell a trip to Amity in your future??? Miss ya girlfriend:chug:

[Shaolintrained]

Well, since Carl decided to put his pride on the line and posts his early attempts at dye jobs I figured I'd do the same. Hopefully, you'll be able to see some improvement from my first (about 1 1/2 weeks ago) to now. Keep in mind these discs have been thrown quite a bit and look like crap to begin with. I'm trying to hone in a bit before I go messing up anything pretty.

This first one bled quite a bit. It's on a champ Boss
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x77/Shaolintrained/DSCN0035.jpg

Next one of Ernesto "Che" turned out better, but I had a little trouble with the lettering.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x77/Shaolintrained/DSCN0037.jpg

I really regret getting in a hurry on this one, because it's the only one that I've used a new disc for. The stamp smeared, etc. Here's the Samurai.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x77/Shaolintrained/DSCN0040.jpg

The cuts on this STAR Gator came out pretty well, in my opinion. Sorry if this offends anyone. I call it "Unplanned Parenthood", but I'm pretty sure it's a Banksy.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x77/Shaolintrained/DSCN0039.jpg

This one just didn't come out very well and I should have scrapped it and tried again, but yeah. It's a Coyote...and it's REAL!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x77/Shaolintrained/DSCN0038.jpg

Okay, just got done with this one and I'm actually really happy with the way it turned out on a beat Monarch.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x77/Shaolintrained/DSCN0033.jpg

There they are and hopefully many more to come. Thanks Chuck for the inspiration and tutorials.

[CarlitosBonitos]

Here are two more that have occupied the last two nights, the chain seeker was my first attempt at dyeing non Star or Champion plastic and it shows, they just aren't very vibrant, and I let it sit for 5 hours. But hey at least it is not a plain avair X anymore. The Black with pink, was done on my first and only legit ace disc. I hated throwing a pink disc, but now it should find its way back into my regular weapons. Thanks again to all of those who have offered help, especially tim and chuck for their awesome videos, that really got me started, I am now addicted!:cheers:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/3079993171_84b4326579.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/3079993119_3bc8936030.jpg?v=0

[Trozzle!!!]

Got one done tonight. Its a remake of one I already did for someone who lost it at Hornings and has been crying ever since. It was Jet's idea to make one for him, and she picked up the disc. The art is mine though, and my first attempt at the whole color fading thing. not too bad, I guess?

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/12-06-08_2231.jpg

[Jet]

Got one done tonight. Its a remake of one I already did for someone who lost it at Hornings and has been crying ever since. It was Jet's idea to make one for him, and she picked up the disc. The art is mine though, and my first attempt at the whole color fading thing. not too bad, I guess?

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/12-06-08_2231.jpg
I love it and think it's even better than the original. Sweet!

[Trozzle!!!]

You think Jason will like it? When are we gonna give it to him?

[Jet]

You think Jason will like it? When are we gonna give it to him?
Yea, he'll like it. Do you guys want to come over on Friday and play video games?

[Trozzle!!!]

I'll get ahold of him this week and see whats going on.

[Trozzle!!!]

another one i finished up toay. this is one is gonna go on ebay to see hom much i can make off it:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/12-08-08_0006.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

Just put the Bee disc up for sale on Ebay too, why not?

[CarlitosBonitos]

Here are 3 more I did two of them and my wife did the Money dye.
168 Champ Destroyer
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/3098304331_8c2c800c28.jpg?v=0
172 Star Teerex
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/3098304243_164176457d.jpg?v=0
172 Champ Orc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/3098304185_6a1c59b8b9.jpg?v=0

[Shaolintrained]

All right, I'll post something classy to make up for Carl's extreme lack there of. Here's Monroe playing a Flying V.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x77/Shaolintrained/DSCN0042-1.jpg

[CarlitosBonitos]

Whilest Scotty was hijacking my OSDA user account, I was busy creating my first dye with absolutly no bleeding. Remember life is a series of small victories. Anyways here it is, I was going to just do perfect circles, but this proved harder than I thought, so I free handed some funky shapes and overall I am happy with the finished product... Carlitos Out~
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/3100906148_4df5171650.jpg?v=0

[CarlitosBonitos]

I was going ot mention that about ten minutes after I began cutting out my non perfect circles, my buddy Scotty showed up with this Exacto Compass...
http://www.hobbyplace.com/images/tools/hcar0230.jpg
It made quite a difference and I would reccomend this to anyone who wants make perfect circles. Supposedly it comes with a small cork that you can use to stop it from ripping the vinyl at the contact point. Sweet ass.

[NWDiscer]

Just put the Bee disc up for sale on Ebay too, why not?



wheres the link??

good luck

yours are some great dyes troy :rockon:

[NWDiscer]

Whilest Scotty was hijacking my OSDA user account, I was busy creating my first dye with absolutly no bleeding. Remember life is a series of small victories. Anyways here it is, I was going to just do perfect circles, but this proved harder than I thought, so I free handed some funky shapes and overall I am happy with the finished product... Carlitos Out~
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/3100906148_4df5171650.jpg?v=0

this is real cool it appears to be in motion while sitting there was that intended or just a cool byproduct?

[CarlitosBonitos]

I got the idea by searching google images for optical illusions and found the dye I did but with circles everywhere, Ithought it was cool so I started to do it, but free hand circles suck, so I had to fix them and the only way was to add some detail to the non perfect circles, then I threw in some squigglies to fill the empty space. I am gonna do another one very soon with slimmer lines and really take my time I think it should turn out even more trippy. Thanks

[Trozzle!!!]

wheres the link??

good luck

yours are some great dyes troy :rockon:

I actually pulled the discs off of there. I had a bunch of people watching the bids, but no one bidding. I didnt want someone to wait until the last moment and just post the minimum bid and take it.

[CarlitosBonitos]

I actually pulled the discs off of there. I had a bunch of people watching the bids, but no one bidding. I didnt want someone to wait until the last moment and just post the minimum bid and take it.

You know you can set a reserve/ minimum bid amount to avoid this? I think it may cost a lil like 35 cents, but it is worth it for something that you have assesed a value on. Just food for thought....:posting:

[CarlitosBonitos]

So apparantly I am way more addicted to dyeing than most, as I have been averaging a dye a day, and have not seen to many dyes from others posted, however maybe it's also true that you other dyer's out there are just less boastful. Maybe I am just a douche who has hi-jacked this thread. I am voting not a douche, but the final vote tally is yet to come... Anyways here is a star aviar I did, I love it, and I have officially figured out how to avoid bleeding! Thanks again to all of those who have helped me along the way!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/3102167883_85e740a4a3.jpg?v=0

[proto something or other]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/3102167883_85e740a4a3.jpg?v=0

That's some nice work, right there.

[gwillim]

So apparantly I am way more addicted to dyeing than most, as I have been averaging a dye a day, and have not seen to many dyes from others posted, however maybe it's also true that you other dyer's out there are just less boastful...
I've been doing three or four a week, but haven't had time to post them. I have actually sent out a couple orders lately that I didn't even take a picture of the finished dye job. :(
I'm going to work on one tonight and hopefully finish it. If so, I'll post pics, and I'll try to start posting more so that you don't feel so alone. :)
BTW, here's a dye from Monday....
http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/riley2.jpg


Carlitos, your skill has improved greatly, I really like your attention to detail, keep it up!

[gwillim]

Definitely not the best foto, but the dye turned out pretty good. Birthday present for a friend...

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/ebeedye.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

looks pretty damn good to me Ryan :cheers:

[CarlitosBonitos]

gwillim - thos are bad ass! Thanks for posting, and the compliment. I love seeing others dyes, it opens up the doors to my own creativity, and it's much appreciated! Those are some sweet dyes! One of my favorite things to do when I am thinking about the next dye I want to do is look at Chuck's album, and it really helps get an idea in my head. Don't worry Chuck I won't copy, unless its just too bad ass!:yay:

[discgolforegon]

Here are a couple cutom dyes that i did for a feller in San Diego California. Im not very happy with the results on the green... the first disc was a little light on the green, and the second got to dark due to bleeding.

I have found that its very tough to make 2 discs IDENTICAL... :(

[Trozzle!!!]

As soon as i get my vinyl that i ordered I will be busting out 4-5 bad ass dyes. If you have seen my work, you know i do some of the most detailed oriented dyes around here. These ones are guaranteed not to disappoint. :biggrin2::wink2:

[CarlitosBonitos]

As soon as i get my vinyl that i ordered I will be busting out 4-5 bad ass dyes. If you have seen my work, you know i do some of the most detailed oriented dyes around here. These ones are guaranteed not to disappoint. :biggrin2::wink2:

Sweet, looking forward to it!

[gwillim]

Here's a dye I did way back in August or September. I just now got the roll of film developed that this foto was on, go figure.

The foto that I had to work with was a postage stamp...literally. It took quite a bit of work to get a workable image out of a fotograph that was only 1"x1".

Also, Haley cut out the heart for me, so this was a conjoined effort.

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/keywedding.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

Sweet, looking forward to it!

I figured out a way to work with this crappy vinyl I have right now, so this one may be sometime tomorrow :drool:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/Picture014.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

still trying to figure out what disc to put it on. I got a yellow star orc, a pink champ destroyer, a purple champ boss, and a clear champ disc.

[JMan]

I'm still trying to digest Ryan having film developed in this digital age:slapface:
I have a nice Blue Force you can put that dye on Troy:whistler:

[CarlitosBonitos]

still trying to figure out what disc to put it on. I got a yellow star orc, a pink champ destroyer, a purple champ boss, and a clear champ disc.

Haven't you heard, the boss is the word

[Trozzle!!!]

I'm still trying to digest Ryan having film developed in this digital age:slapface:
I have a nice Blue Force you can put that dye on Troy:whistler:

what are you willing to pay J Man?

[Trozzle!!!]

Haven't you heard, the boss is the word

It would look good on the Boss, but its a dark purple. The black dye on top of that would make it very dark, and easy to lose. I am leaning towards the Bright Yellow Orc, but who knows?

[Scott]

I figured out a way to work with this crappy vinyl I have right now, so this one may be sometime tomorrow :drool:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/Picture014.jpg

I think you should put it on the bright yellow Orc, and then give it to somebody who loves custom dye jobs and throws a lot of Orcs. :biggrin2:

[Trozzle!!!]

Or I can put it on the bright yellow Stat Orc and flaunt it in front of you as much as possible, making you wanting it more and more :biggrin2:

[Trozzle!!!]

only have about 1000 more cuts about this size left ----> __

the suspense is killing me, haha :laughing:

[Trozzle!!!]

Finally got it soaking in the Rit :biggrin2:

using an old, cold mixture, gonna soak it all night tonight, and probably all day tomorrow while im working. will post a final pic tomorrow night. :trophy:

[Austin_n]

Does anyone know a solution for dying dx discs?

[Trozzle!!!]

Basically.it doesnt work. you can dye it and get a little bit of color on it, but not worth even trying.

[CarlitosBonitos]

Here are two more we did last night, I tried to make the previous version better by adjusting the width between the lines and then making them thinner to make it appear to move more. Anyways - here they are, enjoy and enjoy the snow!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/3110751043_a67a3cb976.jpg?v=0
this is the image that you are susposed to see in the dye job above
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/3110766997_17cd7e2c48.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/3110750833_a156515a3c.jpg?v=0

[Trozzle!!!]

I just got one done, and ready to remove the vinyl. check back in 30-45 mins and it will be posted. :-D

[proto something or other]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/3110750833_a156515a3c.jpg?v=0


This is one of the better dyes I've seen on here. It's a great image with a great color combination. Looks rad.

[Ol' Bob]

....from a guy who don't like guns? Go figger.

[proto something or other]

Bob! You make me laugh! Ha! Ha!

[Ol' Bob]

Guns are dumb. Clear enough?

I see guns as instruments of hurt. I am anti-instruments of hurt. Therefore, I am anti-gun.


What's that mean?

I guess it's who is holding the guns that makes the difference.

[proto something or other]

Your humor! It slays me, Bob! I love it! Ha! Ha!

[Ol' Bob]

As a humor critic, you are also Minimally Competent.

[proto something or other]

As a humor critic, you are also Minimally Competent.


Funny, Robert! I see what you did there!! Ha! Ha! Sooo funny!

[Trozzle!!!]

Finally done :yay: What a pain in the ass it was, but well worth it.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/12-15-08_1934.jpg

[CarlitosBonitos]

Trozzle, that looks like a pain staking process that paid off divedends. I could stare at that for hours... too bad its on yellow (that's the beaver in me talking...) Anyways, I did a statue of liberty tonight... My wife did a butterfly with our future daughters name in the wings (Ruby Sue, we are due on Saint Patty's day, March 17th) My buddy Shaun did a the bush and the cow dies, both hillarious, and his girly did the sweet 3d Ocean waves...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/3112607446_757c8bc36d.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/3112607576_7643efb97f.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/3112607384_a25e08d0ce.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3169/3112607288_2aba71ccbc.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/3111774829_f0b8aec412.jpg?v=0

[JMan]

The wave is sweet, I have the tat to match; what disc is it on?
Troy, you sick bastage, great job!

[Trozzle!!!]

Yes I am a very very sick and twisted bastage :evilgrin::evilgrin::evilgrin:

got plenty more ideas in my sick head, haha :biggrin2:

[Shaolintrained]

Well, I didn't have much time to spend on one tonight, so I made a quick easy one. I'd have to say that I'm not worthy to post on here after your guys' dyes, but I'm going to anyways.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x77/Shaolintrained/DSCN0049-1.jpg

[Shaolintrained]

Here's one I did today, not much time to work on it. Hopefully I'll start to impress myself when I can put more time into it.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x77/Shaolintrained/DSCN0051-1.jpg

[Ol' Bob]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x77/Shaolintrained/DSCN0051-1.jpg

It's the spirit that matters. Gotta say I'm likin' it.

[CarlitosBonitos]

That's some good work scotty... I know what you mean when you cant dedicate a hubdred percent it shows, but anyways, here are two more we did tonight... A ninka on a roof top, and pulp fiction stare down, the pictures have looked much worse the last couple of times, I think the flash is too bright, they look better in person, but anyways, enjoy
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/3114580331_0b246cac20.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/3114580373_7da7748318.jpg?v=0

[smobro]

That's some good work scotty... I know what you mean when you cant dedicate a hubdred percent it shows, but anyways, here are two more we did tonight... A ninka on a roof top, and pulp fiction stare down, the pictures have looked much worse the last couple of times, I think the flash is too bright, they look better in person, but anyways, enjoy
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/3114580331_0b246cac20.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/3114580373_7da7748318.jpg?v=0

What disc is that Pulp Fiction one? I want it! So Sweet! would love to have it on a 170 White Pro Wraith. What do ya think?

[CarlitosBonitos]

What disc is that Pulp Fiction one? I want it! So Sweet! would love to have it on a 170 White Pro Wraith. What do ya think?

t's on a star beast 172grams... pro wraith, would be a much duller image, i am not sure the pulp fiction dye is worthy of such treatment, then again i have come to the conclusion that a dull non vibrant dyede disc is better than a non dyed disc altogether... hmm

[Trozzle!!!]

What disc is that Pulp Fiction one? I want it! So Sweet! would love to have it on a 170 White Pro Wraith. What do ya think?

Carlitos lives down in Amity, I live close to you. I could easily do one for you.

[Trozzle!!!]

Bee Disc #2 is in the dye now, looking pretty sweet!!!! :-D

[CarlitosBonitos]

So you would think with all of the holidays and snow/ ice there would be a ton of dyes being done. I found myself a dyeing a couple, and my wife did a quick spongebob. I found a neat rising sun stencil I decided to do, and then I did my second favorite dye job ever. I absolutly loved Rob And Big which is no longer airing new epsiodes, so I did a tribute so they can live on forever on the disc golf course. I made the lettering of Do work blend with the shadows of there shirts, pretty darned cool if I do say so myself, Happy Holidays!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/3152222036_3dfcac6b30.jpg?v=0 DO WORK SON!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/3152221994_64de780e69.jpg?v=0 Death from Below~
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/3151388919_f16851d8a7.jpg?v=0 Bob Esponga for you spanish speakers!

[Susie Sunshine]

I love me some Rob and Big!! Nice! You gonna dye a Black Lavender disc? Haha!!

[Celeste]

I love Rob and Big too! I tell people all the time to do work. People at my actual place of work don't seem to appreciate it as much as golfers and skiiers.

[gwillim]

I finally compiled almost all of my dyes into one foto album. There are a few missing. Some of my dyes I didn't even take pictures of before I gave them away...doh!

Anyhow, here's the link, hope someone enjoys peeking at them, or gains some inspiration or whatevs.

GwillimDyed (http://pics.ryangwillim.com/thumbnails.php?album=2)

I haven't been able to get to the sign shop for about three weeks now and it's driving me crazy. Hopefully in the next week I'll have some fresh dyes coming out!

-Gwillim

["Over the Hill" Bob]

I finally compiled almost all of my dyes into one foto album. There are a few missing. Some of my dyes I didn't even take pictures of before I gave them away...doh!

Anyhow, here's the link, hope someone enjoys peeking at them, or gains some inspiration or whatevs.

GwillimDyed (http://pics.ryangwillim.com/thumbnails.php?album=2)

I haven't been able to get to the sign shop for about three weeks now and it's driving me crazy. Hopefully in the next week I'll have some fresh dyes coming out!

-Gwillim

Great dyes Ryan! :bowing:

Bob

["Over the Hill" Bob]

I'd love to see my avatar on a disc. Who can or wants to do this? http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/bcabal/avatar.gif

Bob

[Trozzle!!!]

Bee disc #2 will be done and posted in about an hour, stay tuned.

and Bob, I would love to do that dye for you :biggrin2::biggrin2:

[CarlitosBonitos]

I finally compiled almost all of my dyes into one foto album. There are a few missing. Some of my dyes I didn't even take pictures of before I gave them away...doh!

Anyhow, here's the link, hope someone enjoys peeking at them, or gains some inspiration or whatevs.

GwillimDyed (http://pics.ryangwillim.com/thumbnails.php?album=2)

I haven't been able to get to the sign shop for about three weeks now and it's driving me crazy. Hopefully in the next week I'll have some fresh dyes coming out!

-Gwillim

those are some sweet dyes, and the lines are so clean! How do you get the lines so fine? I assume you are handcutting those with the exacto logo and all, so whats your secret? I can get fine lines witha ruler if it has a straight edge, but the curves and letters are perfect... nice work, I commend you! :bowing:

[gwillim]

those are some sweet dyes, and the lines are so clean! How do you get the lines so fine? I assume you are handcutting those with the exacto logo and all, so whats your secret? I can get fine lines witha ruler if it has a straight edge, but the curves and letters are perfect... nice work, I commend you! :bowing:

First, thank you for the compliment, it's nice to know my attention to detail is noticed. :)

Secondly, my secret lies in my anal retentive nature. I don't think I do anything differently than other dyers in terms of technique, but I do work fairly slowly and very precisely with my knife. Some of those dyes took up to 4 hours just to cut out.

[Ol' Bob]

Anal power!!!

[Trozzle!!!]

ok, so here is bee disc 2. terrible pic, but you get the idea. I did all i could to save it after the near disaster with the dye getting into the underside somehow. Also, the vinyl I have is really crappy, kinda like contact paper.

I definitely prefer the outcome of the first bee disc a lot more.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/01-01-09_1716.jpg

[CarlitosBonitos]

Hey that still came out pretty cool, and not even close to a ruined dye! Nice work, bummer on the spillage. I have learned that lesson about working with inferior vinyl, it can be done, but when possible avoid it. I was bored watching a lame Rose Bowl, but atleast it kind of felt like our (the beavers) older big brother (Trojans) beet up the bullies today. Anyways I thought this was going to be interesting to look at on a disc, not perfect, but not terrible either.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/3158600344_e2f16ebcb5.jpg?v=0JUMP

[Trozzle!!!]

Like Ryan and probably most dyers out there, here is what you need to dye

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/vinyl.jpghttp://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/sharpie.jpghttp://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/protractor.jpghttp://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/razor.jpghttp://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/boxes300.jpg

and most importantly:

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

and

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

[Trozzle!!!]

For those of you not on ODSA, here i sthe next one in the works.

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

[proto something or other]

GwillimDyed (http://pics.ryangwillim.com/thumbnails.php?album=2)
-Gwillim

You have the cleanest dyes out there. Nice work.

[gwillim]

I had a friend picked me up 45 feet of vinyl today. If all goes well, I'll finish a dye tonight and post a pic to share. It's been about three weeks and I'm so excited!

[Trozzle!!!]

I got my first 3 colors of the horror disc done. the other 4 or 5 colors are on hold for now. The store I went to, to get my Rit, doesnt sell it anymore. I picked up the new stuff they have. the saleslady told me it was just as good as Rit, so I picked up all the colors i needed to finish the horror dye. Well, this stuff sucks!!! The color doesnt set in at all. So its on hold until i can make it to another store that I know still sells Rit. The stuff is called "iDye". dont waste your time with it.

I have another one in the works though. my normal sickly detailed dye for this one. should be done in a few days.

[CarlitosBonitos]

Yeah the craft stores try and sell you on the IDYE, and they will even tell you its better and more vibrant than the RIT dye, but it doesnt take to the disc at all. Consider yourself warned, he he

[Trozzle!!!]

yeah, this was a craft store, which previously carried Rit. I know for sure that my local Joann's Fabric still has plenty of Rit.

[CarlitosBonitos]

yeah, this was a craft store, which previously carried Rit. I know for sure that my local Joann's Fabric still has plenty of Rit.

Yeah they have an awesome selection, and I have found a decent selection at your local WalMart

[gwillim]

Started this last night. I'm not finished with it yet, I'm going to add a background, either green or red something.

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

I'm really happy with it, especially considering I haven't dyed anything in about a month.

[CarlitosBonitos]

Looking sweet, May I ask... Isnt Green Darker than Red? And wouldn't that mean that if you now laid down green it would dye over the red? I dont have a lot of experience with multiple colors, as I have only done two colors on one disc. Maybe you wouldn't mind offering some tips, and possibly confirming my suspission of the ROYGBIV color sheme, with Red being the lightest and moving down the line to Violet the darkest? I am clueless, and thanks in advance! Maybe Trozzle who has done some sweet multiple colors could also enlighten me???

[gwillim]

Looking sweet, May I ask... Isnt Green Darker than Red? And wouldn't that mean that if you now laid down green it would dye over the red? I dont have a lot of experience with multiple colors, as I have only done two colors on one disc. Maybe you wouldn't mind offering some tips, and possibly confirming my suspission of the ROYGBIV color sheme, with Red being the lightest and moving down the line to Violet the darkest? I am clueless, and thanks in advance! Maybe Trozzle who has done some sweet multiple colors could also enlighten me???

I'm going to make a new mask. The current design will be totally covered with vinyl, so nothing will get on it when I dunk it in the green, or red, or whatever for the background.

[CarlitosBonitos]

Okay that makes more sense, I was envisioning you dyeing the background like a sea green to make the fish look like they were in water. Thsi makes more sense. thanks Gwillim!~

[Trozzle!!!]

The secret to any multi color dye is to of course start with the darkest color, and work your way to the lightest. some of the lighter colors will alter the colors previously dyed. The disc i am doing now is 8 colors total. I only dipped the black and light blue. all of the other colors are getting brushed on to limit the amout of cross coloring.

I just got back from Joanne's and got me some Rit, so its back to business on the horror disc :biggrin2:

[CarlitosBonitos]

The secret to any multi color dye is to of course start with the darkest color, and work your way to the lightest. some of the lighter colors will alter the colors previously dyed. The disc i am doing now is 8 colors total. I only dipped the black and light blue. all of the other colors are getting brushed on to limit the amout of cross coloring.

I just got back from Joanne's and got me some Rit, so its back to business on the horror disc :biggrin2:

Thansk trozz... Am i correct in assuming the lightest to darkest scale follows the ROYGBIV color scheme, like in a rainbow?

[JMan]

Troy, I want to better understand the brush on technique. I have a ghost stamp clear Buzzz, I want to dye just the bee. Better yet I should just have you do it.

[Adam Schneider]

Am i correct in assuming the lightest to darkest scale follows the ROYGBIV color scheme, like in a rainbow?
Nope. ROYGBV is the order of the hues, not the lightnesses. For example, orange and green are on either side of yellow in the spectrum, but obviously most colors we'd call "orange" and "green" are darker than yellow.

[CarlitosBonitos]

Nope. ROYGBV is the order of the hues, not the lightnesses. For example, orange and green are on either side of yellow in the spectrum, but obviously most colors we'd call "orange" and "green" are darker than yellow.

Yeah, thats kind of what my common sense side said, but my scientific side said, remember ROY-G-BIV. Thanks for clearing that up

[Trozzle!!!]

Thansk trozz... Am i correct in assuming the lightest to darkest scale follows the ROYGBIV color scheme, like in a rainbow?

Basically, depending on the colors being used, it is normally black first (darkest). Lets say you are a Duck fan for some strange reason. Your dye is also going to have Green and Yellow in it. obviously Green is darker than yellow, so it would go on second, and then the yellow would come last. Obviously you cant dye white onto a disc, so if you want any of it to be white, get a white disc and leave those ares masked off until the very end.

[Trozzle!!!]

Troy, I want to better understand the brush on technique. I have a ghost stamp clear Buzzz, I want to dye just the bee. Better yet I should just have you do it.

send me a pic of the disc, or a link to a pic so I can see exactly what you are thinking.

As far as my brushing on technique, I just mix a smaller batch of Rit, and using a paintbrush to apply it. If the design has a lot of black lines seperating the ares i want covered, I paint as close to the black line as I can. Trying not to cross over the line into the area that I want a diff color. sometimes hard to do, so some cross bleeding may occur.

If I am brushing on two different colors, not seperated by a black line, I brush on the darkest color first. when i dye the lighter color next to it, I still paint carefully as close as i can to the darker color, trying not to cross into the area.

I have no exact water to Rit ratio, but basically the thicker the mixture, the easier it is to control it and keep it within the lines.

[Trozzle!!!]

should i post the pic I just took of the disc nearly done? or make you all wait 1 or 2 more ays to see the finished project? :biggrin2::biggrin2::biggrin2:

[KenGilmore]

I think we should wait 1 or 2 more ays.

[Trozzle!!!]

yeah. I just thought I would tease people with an image of whats to come, but I think waiting for the final project will be better, and well worth the wait :)

[gwillim]

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

I liked it better before the background. I think maybe the blue is too dark. Whatever, I still like it. I'm gonna have to do another and leave the bg out though, I think.

[CarlitosBonitos]

I liked it better before the background. I think maybe the blue is too dark. Whatever, I still like it. I'm gonna have to do another and leave the bg out though, I think.

I think it is quite awesome nice work! Seriously not what I had pictured from your discription, but I love it!

[Scott]

I liked it better before the background. I think maybe the blue is too dark. Whatever, I still like it. I'm gonna have to do another and leave the bg out though, I think.


Quality work, nonetheless. I agree with you - I think the bg makes the whole think look a little cluttered.

You mentioned that you applied the bg by remasking the disc. Did you cut the bg on the disc, or did you pre cut it and have to line it up?

[gwillim]

Quality work, nonetheless. I agree with you - I think the bg makes the whole think look a little cluttered.

You mentioned that you applied the bg by remasking the disc. Did you cut the bg on the disc, or did you pre cut it and have to line it up?

Pre-cut, line-up. It wasn't too difficult.

[Scott]

Pre-cut, line-up. It wasn't too difficult.

Really?? I would think it would be a pain in the ass.

[jevon]

Really?? I would think it would be a pain in the ass.

There you go thinking again...

[gwillim]

Really?? I would think it would be a pain in the ass.

Yes, really. I don't know, it was a pretty quick procedure, maybe I'm just super awesome or something?

[Trozzle!!!]

Without further ado, I proudly present:

many, many hours, and 9 colors of dye. Only a few small mistakes.

I hope you all enjoy. I know I do :biggrin2::yay::trophy:

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

[gwillim]

Impressive. How many colors did you brush on vs. dunk?

[pfunkn]

nice work Gwillim and Trozzle.

[Trozzle!!!]

i dip dyed the black and blue. the other 7 colors were brushed on. I would have had a slightly better result if I did some remasking when i brushed on 2 colored areas next to each other, but i decided to risk it and do it with precision instead

[Trozzle!!!]

gonna have another one done and posted by tomorrow morn. its back to one of my sick Trozle high detailed dyes :drool::biggrin2:

This one will be an optical illusion if it turns out right

[Trozzle!!!]

I just thought of a fun idea. If you watch cable TV much, there is a show on there occasionally called Biker Build Off. Each team buils their own chopper and in the end, voters choose their favorite bike. I think it would be fun to bring this idea into the local dye scene. All of local dye artists dye a disc to submit to the voters to decide which is their favorite.

I wouldnt do this to decide who is the best artist around here. No point to that. We all are all great artisits, and o great work in the type of dyes we do. I love Gwillim dyes, Bonitas dyes, Antisocial dyes, Macklins dyes, Vinylguys dyes, and of course my own dyes. There would be no prize for this contest, just all in fun.

Any of you dye artists interested in this type of thing? PM me if you are interested and we can set the ground rules and go from there. My idea is 1 month to come up with your best design to submit to the contest. The disc you dye for it can not be posted on here before the contest deadline. We each submit one design at the end, and voters get to ecide their favorite.

[NWDiscer]

Without further ado, I proudly present:

many, many hours, and 9 colors of dye. Only a few small mistakes.

I hope you all enjoy. I know I do :biggrin2::yay::trophy:

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

Very sweet troy

Is it going in the Bag?

:cool2:
:cheers:

[NWDiscer]

I liked it better before the background. I think maybe the blue is too dark. Whatever, I still like it. I'm gonna have to do another and leave the bg out though, I think.


I liked it better b4 also.

You really think it needs BG??

the lines are crisp/clean y clutter it up?

maybe a small clump of green trees in the belly of the fish....

very nice work either way Ryan
:bowing:

[Trozzle!!!]

I dont know if mine is going on the wall or in the bag. Its a 168G Star Firebird, and I dont throw those. It will most likely go on the wall, or possibly for sale if anyone wants it, and is willing to pay good for it.

[Trozzle!!!]

as I am working on another one, just about ready for the soak, I was wondering something. Do any of you other dye artsis have a certain routine you go through while you are working on your dyes? I myself have to be listening to music. I listen to pandora.com, and normally have my music choice to "Sublime" type songs. I find it helps me to relax, and concentrate on my work.

[gwillim]

I was wondering something. Do any of you other dye artsis have a certain routine you go through while you are working on your dyes? I myself have to be listening to music.
I usually listen to underground hip-hop (usually Atmosphere in pandora) or something in the ambient/stoner rock vein.
Also, I'll usually make a cocktail or have a glass(es) of wine.

Any of you dye artists interested in this type of thing? PM me if you are interested and we can set the ground rules and go from there. My idea is 1 month to come up with your best design to submit to the contest. The disc you dye for it can not be posted on here before the contest deadline. We each submit one design at the end, and voters get to ecide their favorite.

I'm not sure if I'd be into this, I'll give it some thought.

[Trozzle!!!]

Here are a couple I got one recently. The pink one wasnt taking color well, and I had to rush it so I could use it in a round.

175 Champ Destroyer:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/01-20-09_1707.jpg

175 Star Valk:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/01-20-09_1709.jpg

[Trozzle!!!]

Finally decided what to put on my Boss. I am thinking something like this:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/01-20-09_2059.jpg

I am taking a step back from the high detail on this one and taking it easy.

[Trozzle!!!]

The Boss is soaking :biggrin2: Will post sometime tomorrow!!!!

[CarlitosBonitos]

Sorry I have been pretty busy, but loving the dye jobs trozzle and gwillim! Nice work, great inspiration, I may just have to dye a couple this weekend, also possibility of snow Sunday into Monday, if this is the case I may have to stay home on Monday dye me some more. Hope to see you all at Festivus!

[Trozzle!!!]

OK, I got the Boss done tonight:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/01-22-09_2232.jpg

[CarlitosBonitos]

Nice work Trozzle... I love the boss theme, I have been wanting to do a tony Danza dye for a while, but every image I had found was fugly, but i love yours! Here is a boss that I won for a CTP last weekend, and it comes with a joke!

What are Snoop Dogs two favorite Farm animals?

The Brown Chicken and the Brown Cow....
Brown chicken brown cow.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3219955005_37704fe74f.jpg?v=0

[snap7times]

I blame my Deafness, was that supposed to be funny or a rap line by snoop? But a cool disc nevertheless

[NWDiscer]

Nice work Trozzle... I love the boss theme, I have been wanting to do a tony Danza dye for a while, but every image I had found was fugly, but i love yours! Here is a boss that I won for a CTP last weekend, and it comes with a joke!

What are Snoop Dogs two favorite Farm animals?

The Brown Chicken and the Brown Cow....
Brown chicken brown cow.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3219955005_37704fe74f.jpg?v=0


hmmmm sounds like a Cock & Bull story to me......:blush:

[Tim]

I blame my Deafness, was that supposed to be funny or a rap line by snoop? But a cool disc nevertheless

took me a second too, and being deaf probably doesn't do any favors. you have to say it out loud, and and think of the 70's. and pornography.

[snap7times]

Ahh I was born in the 80's! I said it fast, still dont get it... oh well guess I'm Deaf and Blind for this one... i'll live...

[Susie Sunshine]

Bow chicka bow bow....

Nice dye work, kids!

[CarlitosBonitos]

Bow chicka bow bow....

Nice dye work, kids!

exactly, bow chicka bow wow. The joke works alot better in person when you can say the punchline with the rythem required, but atleast now when I rip a great drive tommorow at Festivus I can say brown chicken brown cow and smile!

[Sausage Fingers]

I blame my Deafness

HEARINGBAGGER!:pirate:

[jabberjawsteve]

Ok so who's the local artist with some time on their hands? :cool2:
I wan't to do something and am in need of some dye work-
jabber

[Trozzle!!!]

Hey Jabber, sorry i didnt return your call. I checked my messages right before bed and forgot about it. send me an email of what you have in mind and I will let you know if I can get it done in the timeframe you are looking for.

[gwillim]

I just wrote a fairly thorough tutorial about dying. It can be found here...

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/?p=309

[all2common]

Man that's a thing of beauty!

[proto something or other]

I just wrote a fairly thorough tutorial about dying. It can be found here...

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/?p=309

Well written instructions complete with pictures? Someone buy this man a drink. :yay:

[Scott]

I just wrote a fairly thorough tutorial about dying. It can be found here...

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/?p=309


That is one bad-ass tutorial. :rockon:

Do you ever use the "paint-on" method instead of the dip method? I tried it once with less than favorable results. I would love to see a tutorial on that.

[gwillim]

Do you ever use the "paint-on" method instead of the dip method? I tried it once with less than favorable results. I would love to see a tutorial on that.

Yes I have used the paint method a couple times, there are some important tricks involved, like mixing your dye with another substance to thicken it, most people use laundry detergent and that works well, and also makes the disc smell nice and clean.

I haven't played with that method enough to write a tutorial that I feel would be authoritative, however. Maybe after I play around with it some more.

Thanks for the compliments, fellas!

[gwillim]

Man that's a thing of beauty!


If you're referring to the disc then the best part is...it's your beauty!

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/fin.jpg

[all2common]

If you're referring to the disc then the best part is...it's your beauty!

http://blog.ryangwillim.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/fin.jpg

I was referring to my beauty...and how well written your tutorial is.

[Scott]

Yes I have used the paint method a couple times, there are some important tricks involved, like mixing your dye with another substance to thicken it, most people use laundry detergent and that works well, and also makes the disc smell nice and clean.

I haven't played with that method enough to write a tutorial that I feel would be authoritative, however. Maybe after I play around with it some more.



Looking forward to it.

I heard that some mix the dye with Acetone to make it set faster, but all it did was melt the vinyl. You can imagine the rest.

[Trozzle!!!]

One thing I do when i do the paint on method is too make my mixture fairly pasty, with just the dye and water. I paint on the paste and let it dry completely. I then make it a little wetter and paint the runny dye on top of the dryed up dye. It soaks into the dryed dye and reactivates it. It does take more time cause I have to do it 4-5 times to get the color where I want it normally.

[jevon]

Looking forward to it.

I heard that some mix the dye with Acetone to make it set faster, but all it did was melt the vinyl. You can imagine the rest.
Mix it with rubbing alcohol, of the 99% variety, and it won't damage the plastic.

[Trozzle!!!]

I dont think too many chemicals used in the dyeing process will melt the plastic unless used wrong. I personally avoid chemicals mixed with the dye because i dont want to take that possible risk. Once I used some Laquer thinner to thin out my dye because it was a dry crusty powder. It did melt the vinyl I was masking with, but didnt damage the disc. It made the yellow coloring in this dye look much better. I think you all remember this one :biggrin2::drool:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/Troy_g/dyes001-1.jpg

[TYVEK]

hey everybody, i live up in olympia and have been dyeing all last summer, just never had the time to put anything online. well i guess the time is now. here are a couple for you.


this was one i did for our local bag tag tournament. its a champion sidewinder.
http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss248/Mr_tyvek/july-aug08045.jpg

and this one is a star valkyrie i did for a friend.
http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss248/Mr_tyvek/randompictures052.jpg


anyways hope you like em, and i will post more now and again.

[gwillim]

hey everybody, i live up in olympia and have been dyeing all last summer, just never had the time to put anything online. well i guess the time is now. here are a couple for you.


I would love to see the bag tag disc a little larger. Well done!

[TYVEK]

Alright just one more for now. if i didnt have so much self control i would just post them all!:headbang:

this is a chapion leopard, and it is lost. if you happen to see this disc please let me know or just confiscate it and then let me know. i dyed this disc for Ron Bolan.
http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss248/Mr_tyvek/july-aug08007.jpg


ok thats it for now. ya'll have a grreeat day!

[TYVEK]

I would love to see the bag tag disc a little larger. Well done!

this one should be a bit bigger than the last image.
http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss248/Mr_tyvek/july-aug08045-1.jpg


happy days to all!

[proto something or other]

That's really pretty.

[TYVEK]

That's really pretty.


I have never heard a couple smoking skulls called pretty before, but i guess they in a heart!:biggrin2:

thanks!

[JMan]

Well we have to have Troy post a nice pick of the Buzzz he did for me. I'm telling you guys, Troy is really pushing the bar. Post it Troy, it's sweet!
J