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YAY!! I've FINALLY GOT DARK DYES!!!
- Thread starter AciDBatH666
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AciDBatH666
Double Eagle Member
Hah i saw that one. Looked fairly clean, yet dirty. WOOOT!
I messaged a friend who wants to play a round this afternoon if he wants any custom dyes. Said he'd like an Abita beer one, so I might try that tonight. Gonna hit up a few places to find a bunch of colors tho. I really need a good selection. Might have to order em online to get a wider choice.
Another thing I wanna try tonight, is seeing if different colors come out on top of other colors that are already set in. I.E.- A Dark blue base coat, with some red on top of it. Wondering how red the red will come out, or will it at all. Once I experiment with that, I got some cool ideas for later on.
My theory is that it wont work too well, but we'll see.
I messaged a friend who wants to play a round this afternoon if he wants any custom dyes. Said he'd like an Abita beer one, so I might try that tonight. Gonna hit up a few places to find a bunch of colors tho. I really need a good selection. Might have to order em online to get a wider choice.
Another thing I wanna try tonight, is seeing if different colors come out on top of other colors that are already set in. I.E.- A Dark blue base coat, with some red on top of it. Wondering how red the red will come out, or will it at all. Once I experiment with that, I got some cool ideas for later on.
My theory is that it wont work too well, but we'll see.
J-Man
Double Eagle Member
It won't work, trust me, lol - The multi colors are done light colors first, then dark over those as it will cover the lighter color. Tape off (or vinyl) the light area you want preserved. Good luck, have fun.
Donkeypuncher1
Double Eagle Member
My local walmart doesn't carry rit at all. You will always be able to get it at an arts and crafts store like hobby lobby, and I would bet that target carries too. Although most stores don't carry every color so online might be better.
I usually use hot glue to mask off my discs, but I think I'll try some vinyl next. I always had a problem with the dye being too watery, but I'll try some soap next time. I've heard mixing the liquid and powder makes it dye better but I haven't tried it yet.
I usually use hot glue to mask off my discs, but I think I'll try some vinyl next. I always had a problem with the dye being too watery, but I'll try some soap next time. I've heard mixing the liquid and powder makes it dye better but I haven't tried it yet.
Would cutting the design out of sticker paper (I'm not sure what its called, just the sheets that stickers come on) work well for masking off the disk?
Then you just peel the sticker off and slap it on your disk, and dye. It should also be easy to get off when you're done.
Then you just peel the sticker off and slap it on your disk, and dye. It should also be easy to get off when you're done.
J-Man
Double Eagle Member
J-Man said:
check it out, some of the guys out here, me too but I can't do the multi color, use vinyl contact paper. Draw the design on the paper, light from behind, then put onto the disc. Then gently cut out the design with an xacto blade. Then there are various methods of applying the dye. I do 1 color, so I float the entire disc in a large sauce pan, after bringing the dye and water mix to a gentle boil, then off the heat. Let it soak for about 10 minutes, take it out and let it dry. Then wash it off and remove the contact paper after it dries again. Clean any contact stickum carefully with acetone, so you don't go over your dye job. Some of the multi color is painted on using an acetone and dye mix. But be careful with this mix, it doesn't allow for any "oops" manuvers. Here is another site of a local PDX guy (Jeff), he's really good, and will answer any questions you might have as you get started.
http://agitpropdiscs.com/
Keep it up guys, and post those discs, bad and good, this thread is the most popular at odsa.com
Peace
J
J-Man
Double Eagle Member
That made me go...AHHHHH
All warm and stuff
:lol:
:wink: 8)
All warm and stuff
:lol:
:wink: 8)
J-Man
Double Eagle Member
And yea, Jeff at Agitprop is one of the best. I have a few done by him, and they get lots of attention on the course. Oh yea, I throw them, they look so good flying I just gotta.
Found a great sight for stencils pretty much anything you want is on here http://www.spraypaintstencils.com just click on the alphabetical list of everything they have.
AciDBatH666
Double Eagle Member
Friend of mine lost his Pink Floyd Wraith at a tourney about a month ago, and I happened to have one in my stash of spare plastic.
So since I finally started getting clean looking full disc dyes I started with the outside and did the rainbow and interior last.
looking back I shoulda done the color first and went from there. That rainbow was a bitch to do. I liked it when I just did the outline first. Completed it looks ok from far, but it's got a buncha small flaws. The rainbow colors sucked to do, because it sooo wanted to bleed thru way to easy. The first one I did was the top Red, which as you can see bled thru onto the lower colors.
completed.
Not too too happy with it, but like i said. From a distance it looks clean.
So since I finally started getting clean looking full disc dyes I started with the outside and did the rainbow and interior last.
looking back I shoulda done the color first and went from there. That rainbow was a bitch to do. I liked it when I just did the outline first. Completed it looks ok from far, but it's got a buncha small flaws. The rainbow colors sucked to do, because it sooo wanted to bleed thru way to easy. The first one I did was the top Red, which as you can see bled thru onto the lower colors.
completed.
Not too too happy with it, but like i said. From a distance it looks clean.
Jerry r
Eagle Member
Thought these were particularly cool from our local DG board:
Terrence
Birdie Member
I made a few futile dye attempts a while back. I want to make some more. What do you guys use to make those clean-cut sharp lines? I imagine it involves stencils and an x-acto knife.
AciDBatH666
Double Eagle Member
Terrence said:
http://www.discgolfreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1648&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=contact+paper&start=45
Check there. It's in the kitchenware area of Walmart.
I've been using just Rit Powder with a 1 gallon ziplock bag filled halfway with just water. It doesn't even have to be hot, and I dont even need to use acetone anymore. Works awesome to completely dye a disc. And it doesnt dye what you stencil if you make sure it's all sealed and doesn't pinch anywhere where the dye can bleed thru the contact paper
Terrence
Birdie Member
I was looking in the arts and crafts section! Stupid Wal-Mart. If it's still raining tomorrow, I'm gonna buy some more dye supplies. Thanks for the tips.
rusch_bag
* Ace Member *
Do you put the whole pack of dye in the bag?
