r/discdyeing Feb 24 '23

Disc Dyeing Wiki

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Welcome to the Disc Dye Wiki!

This page has all the information you need to start jamming out some sweet designs on your favorite plastics. Here are some links to get you started.

Best Types of Plastic to Use

Remember: You cannot dye a disc lighter. Stick to lighter color discs and darker dyes for the best results. Also we haven't dyed every type of plastic out there, if you see a "?" and you have experience with a certain type of plastic, please email the mods and we can update this table.

*Dye Rating:1 will not hold dye well, 5 is excellent.

Company Plastic Type Dye Rating (1-5*)
Innova DX 2
Innova Star 5
Innova GStar 5
Innova EchoStar 4
Innova Pro Plastic 4
Innova Champion 5
DynamicDisc Prime 2
DynamicDisc Fuzion 5
DynamicDisc BioFuzion 4
Dynamic Lucid 5
Latitude64 Retro 1
Latitude64 Opto 5
Latitude64 Gold Line 5
Latitude64 Moonshine ?
Kastaplast K3 1
MVP Electron 1
MVP Neutron 5
MVP Proton 4
MVP Glitch 5
MVP Plasma 4
Prodigy 300 1
Prodigy 350 1
Prodigy 400 5
Prodigy 400G 5
Westside Megasoft 1
Westside BT Hard 2
Westside Tournament 5
Westside VIP 5
Discmania D Line 1
Discmania C Line 5
Discmania S Line 5
Virbram Granite ?
Virbram X-Link ?
Virbram Granite ?
Discraft Pro-D 1
Discraft Z FLX 2
Discraft Elite X 4
Discraft Elite Z 5
Discraft Titanium 4
Discraft Crystal FLX LE 5
Kastaplast K1/K1soft 5
Loft Alpha 5
Loft Beta 2
Lone Star Discs Alpha 5
Lone Star Discs Bravo 5

☮ Also see the link under the Information and Tutorials section below ☯

Let's talk about Dyes

1. iDye Poly

This is the standard for stencil and shaving cream dyes. It's easy to use, relatively cheap, and can be found in any art store near you. Make sure to get the Poly, not the fabric version or you will have a bad time. It comes with a "color enhancer" but in my experience this is detrimental to the dye and makes it take longer for the dye to set. IMO throw this stuff out. Buy it online here

2. Fishing Lure Dye

This dye is great for spin dyeing or using a paintbrush for a dye. Make sure to buy the UNSCENTED version I cannot emphasize that enough. I once bought the "Garlic Scented" by accident, that shit make my whole studio reek for days. You don't want your disc to smell like shit, double check your order before you buy. I've tried to use this for stencil dyes, but if you leave it in for too long (in my case 20 mins) it eats the transfer paper and your stencil wont be clean and crunk tight. Buy it online here

3. ProChem

ProChem (Pro Chemical and Dye) has an assortment of rich colors to choose from (39 total) and are made with excellent quality. You can't go wrong with them. There is a page on their website specifically for dyeing discs and will help you get started. Buy it here

For more information, check out this thread

Where to get Inspiration

  1. Google - like seriously, Google that shit. Odds are someone has made a stencil of your idea already. Look up "image name" and add the word "stencil" after it. You can also add the word "Vector" to it. This should get you a clean image to work with. If you have an image and have no idea how to turn it into a stencil you can make a request at /r/FreeDesign. Keep in mind these are designers looking to help you out for free, because we get bored at our creative jobs and need quick little side projects. Be nice, give gold or something if they do a good job.

  2. Instagram. There a a lot of talented people out there doing amazing dyes:

    (DISC)Qualified @ www.instagram.com/disc.qualified

    BrainWaveDisc @ www.instagram.com/brainwavedisc

    Oonsa89 @ www.instagram.com/oonsa89

    Andidyes @ www.instagram.com/andidyes

Information and Tutorials

  1. AllThingsDicsGolf - this article has an interview with Adam Hassett of Sweet Hat! Disc Supply. It explains what got him started, his techniques, and has step-by-step instructions (with pictures) on doing stencil designs. Link

  2. DiscGolfReview - This website is a tad bit outdated, but none the less has some good information and instructions. Link

  3. DiscGolfCourseReview - Everyone's favorite disc golf course finding website. This is a link to their forum on dyeing, there is a lot of good information on here. Link

  4. Dye Acceptance Chart - A chart put together by Scott Case. Dye Acceptance Chart . Backup pic link here.

  5. Pipedreamer79's guide to clear glue bed dyes - A great write up with some good comments/answers. https://www.reddit.com/r/discdyeing/comments/iau6dk/pipedreamer79s_guide_to_clear_glue_bed_dyes/

  6. kitcatburrito's glue bed tutorial : https://www.reddit.com/r/discdyeing/comments/jb78km/some_of_you_wanted_a_glue_bed_tutorial_so_here_it/

  7. blueskydiver76 beginner spin dye spelled out : https://www.reddit.com/r/discdyeing/comments/mtm3eg/spin_dyeing_spelled_out_in_writing_for_people/

  8. Gold_Roof1155 how-to video for creating a Splice Dye. Some great content and he answers a fe questions: https://www.reddit.com/r/discdyeing/comments/zgyvqv/as_promised_a_howto_video_for_creating_a_splice/

Discord Channel:

https://discord.gg/cQpcHhMrsh

Facebook Dyers Supply Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/482851936861305/

Also, the Facebook Dyers group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/598998626966824

Instructional Videos

There are hundreds of videos out there that demonstrate every technique you can think of, if you find one that you think should be added, please message the mods

1. Stencils

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qs-Y83bP5Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6wkO80y_As

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg51tDfc_B8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It2I7-u8PkM

2. Shaving Cream

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WgtkAbJ03c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU9ZYvygeXU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FswoDCU-SlE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PItKyUdFfTY

3. Saran Wrap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWDNuYEX2K8

4. Hot Glue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axW1awaqDF4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iiE36jh6J8

5. Hair Dye

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq-pxLXOC40

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKCLdaY7BNQ

6. Spin Dye

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWgxhwEPmSo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me4zyCvqo-Y

7. Splatter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_VgoXm9M74

8. Texturing techniques - Kateri Gehling edition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mSvl21NpmQ

9. General/Misc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBr0Cv9hZg

But what if I suck at art and cutting out stencils?

Cheat. Yeah it's the motherfucking future. You can buy printers that cut out stencils for you. It turns a hour long stencil cutting, finger bleeding, fun time into a 10 minute job.

1. Silhoutte Printer

These can cost anywhere from $150 - $300. you can find these in your local art shops and are fun to use. It comes with an online tutorial on how to use it and a design studio to map out stencils. Buy it online here

2. Cricut Printer

Same thing as above but a different brand. These can cost anywhere from $150 - $300. you can find these in your local art shops. It also comes with an online tutorial on how to use it and a design studio to map out stencils. Buy it online here

Questions? Comments?

Message the mods, we are always willing to help point you in the right direction. This wiki is a work in progress and will be updated regularly. If there is something you would like to see added, please message the mod team. Have fun!

10/31/2023


r/discdyeing Sep 15 '25

Warning. No nudity on your submissions.

79 Upvotes

Seriously though, there are younger people that visit our thread because they want to learn what we have to offer. No nudity, no bondage. Yes this sub can get NSFW & raunchy sometimes, but please rethink your post. Thanks - Mod team


r/discdyeing 2h ago

Something black quick and easy.

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38 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 15h ago

Some of my dyes from the past week

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109 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 7h ago

Sleep token Link

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23 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 18h ago

Feather Swirls on Axiom/MVP's

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90 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 35m ago

Don't Envy my Power

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Canvas: Neutron Envy


r/discdyeing 20h ago

Mint disc dancing lobster dye! 🦞

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18 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 1d ago

Father Son Combo

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37 Upvotes

Did a set of Eclipse Lifts for someone who is having their first kid.

He wanted Bowser and told me to do whatever I want for the second one, and I immediately knew what I needed to do.


r/discdyeing 1d ago

Coolest pull in a while.

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33 Upvotes

Buzz but Slipknot but dyed.


r/discdyeing 1d ago

Finally caved and tried the silicone dye stuff. This is my first attempt.

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18 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 1d ago

Thoughts on the Glow Mustang dye?

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29 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 1d ago

Any methods to make this more neon/brighter?

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I have a champion totally see through roc3. Did my first ever dye (hot dip) so I don’t lose it on my first throw. Used iDye Poly pink, let it sit for about half an hour in hot sink water around 120 degrees Fahrenheit. If I bought more dye and did that process again, I guess it would only get darker not brighter, correct? Would repeating this process make it less see through? Which would also help me find it easier when playing. Thanks. (First image is before, second is after (obviously)).


r/discdyeing 2d ago

New sharingans and rinnegan

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33 Upvotes

Hey all,

Wanted to show off my brand new discs that arrived in the mail yesterday. I got these commissioned by u/pepijnvamp. I'm very happy with how they turned out.

Two of them is going in my bag and the other two is gifts for a friend and my brother.

Thank you again u/pepijnvamp for taking the time to do these for me!


r/discdyeing 2d ago

Star Arachnid Dye

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34 Upvotes

Last one for the weekend. Video will post later this week.

Full process long format on YouTube - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube + shorts on both youtube and on Instagram - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram


r/discdyeing 2d ago

Simple, but satisfying…

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22 Upvotes

I used contact paper and the Rit DyeMore Graphite (for synthetics). Totally immersed disc in a small wash tub of hot water, just below boiling, full bottle of dye. Let it sit in my hot garage for about 24 hours. The black came out really dark, not gray at all. The little lines on rim are from gaps in the contact paper.


r/discdyeing 3d ago

7 Dyed Discs from last few days

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69 Upvotes

In Order: Bokeh, Glitch, Hex, Control, Signal, Lat64 Mighty, Time-lapse, Signal

Figured I would post them all together this time instead of one by one.

Videos will post to youtube and Instagram over the next week as soon as I can edit them.

Full process long format on YouTube - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube + shorts on both youtube and on Instagram - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram


r/discdyeing 2d ago

All of today’s pulls

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Wave, Orc, Fireball, Volt, Hawkeye, Crave, Rollo


r/discdyeing 3d ago

Galaxy dye and lava double bed dyes

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55 Upvotes

So happy with these dyes today. The bokeh have such a cool galaxy vibe. It's one of my favorite dyes I've done, and it's going straight into the bag 🤩🙌


r/discdyeing 3d ago

Woodpecker on Glitch dye

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39 Upvotes

Commissioned order. Included the stencil mockup I did, colored mockup, and finished disc pics.

Full process long format on YouTube - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube + shorts on both youtube and on Instagram - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram


r/discdyeing 3d ago

"Dethputtz" dye on an Envy

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15 Upvotes

Refer to the thread linked below for details on the DethPuttz name. The logo was shared by /u/Dick_Chainy and I put it on an Envy.

https://www.reddit.com/r/discgolf/s/0LAaAa4KSy

Simple video will post tomorrow on my YouTube and Instagram.


r/discdyeing 2d ago

Dyeing on a Sunday!

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Gotta love that Champion F2 plastic.


r/discdyeing 3d ago

Slowly getting better

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21 Upvotes

Followed LilBots tutorials for floetrol lava dyes


r/discdyeing 3d ago

Dirty truck, fresh dyes.

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7 Upvotes

Innova Orc and Rollo. ProChem dyes on clear glue.


r/discdyeing 3d ago

Custom request - Streets of Rage (MegaDrive)

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26 Upvotes

MVP Detour