Link to DyeMax
I'm sure many of us have seen this new 'proprietary process' from DD, and thought to ourselves, "I don't see what they did thar."
And while I love DD and what they're doing as a brand, I can't help but want to dig into this process, if not just to see what they're doing to get those effects.
Here's what we know:
- The coloring is not a film or wrap like InnColor/FullColor discs, (I've never felt one, anyone who has can confirm)
- The LINES are too crazy, and the SHADING to exact to be using any a mask-and-dip method of any type.
- It's relatively inexpensive. It's only $25 for a single disc, and from what it says on their site, they have no problem using your image. That means that it's a quick process that requires little human involvement -- especially if the $25 includes the cost of the disc itself.
- Available color spectrum is very wide.
- They're secretive about the process -- meaning they don't have any sort of patent or rights to exclusive uses.
My best guess? I'm guessing they found a technology, probably a printer of some sort, likely designed for a completely different purpose. I've often fantasized about a printer that could follow the contours of a disc. Use an ink/dye that can penetrate poly carbonates. You could always equip the printer's plumbing to resist acetone -- or more likely, use a viscous ink/dye that will stay in place while you transfer it to a station that could apply some heat.
Anyone felt one of these, and/or have any other insights or ideas?
I'm sure many of us have seen this new 'proprietary process' from DD, and thought to ourselves, "I don't see what they did thar."
And while I love DD and what they're doing as a brand, I can't help but want to dig into this process, if not just to see what they're doing to get those effects.
Here's what we know:
- The coloring is not a film or wrap like InnColor/FullColor discs, (I've never felt one, anyone who has can confirm)
- The LINES are too crazy, and the SHADING to exact to be using any a mask-and-dip method of any type.
- It's relatively inexpensive. It's only $25 for a single disc, and from what it says on their site, they have no problem using your image. That means that it's a quick process that requires little human involvement -- especially if the $25 includes the cost of the disc itself.
- Available color spectrum is very wide.
- They're secretive about the process -- meaning they don't have any sort of patent or rights to exclusive uses.
My best guess? I'm guessing they found a technology, probably a printer of some sort, likely designed for a completely different purpose. I've often fantasized about a printer that could follow the contours of a disc. Use an ink/dye that can penetrate poly carbonates. You could always equip the printer's plumbing to resist acetone -- or more likely, use a viscous ink/dye that will stay in place while you transfer it to a station that could apply some heat.
Anyone felt one of these, and/or have any other insights or ideas?
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