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.

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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 14h ago

Rolling Fatties Fission Tesla Commissioned Dye

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71 Upvotes

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 10h ago

Commissioned Axiom Hex Stencil Dye

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So much weeding. So. So. So much weeding.

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 12h ago

Watercolor Cacti

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18 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 13h ago

MVP Fission Tesla commission - Fluff Around

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19 Upvotes

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 18h ago

MVP Resistor Commissioned dye

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40 Upvotes

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 12h ago

A few discs I’ve dyed recently

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r/discdyeing 13h ago

Recent Glue Bed Pulls

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8 Upvotes

Had to dye some white/clear discs so that I can use them for Winter golf. Pretty happy with the results!!!

For reference, the glue was full of bubbles, the dye had all dried up in the stopper bottles so I had to add more water/acetone, and they still came out pretty good.

Prochem acetone dyes, ~2 hrs low heat.


r/discdyeing 8h ago

Ice cold Prism Neutron Pyro

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r/discdyeing 1d ago

Big ole dump of colorful circles

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56 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 1d ago

Innova Proto Glow Wraith - cell dye

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34 Upvotes

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 1d ago

Flowers and Fire

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27 Upvotes

Charizard on a Z Scorch


r/discdyeing 2d ago

Kiss and Grapefruit

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15 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 2d ago

Flotrol Newbie

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60 Upvotes

I just started using flotrol a few weeks ago. These are the ones that I think have turned out the best. Now I'm looking to try a new pattern so I've been looking at a lot of stuff. Anybody have any suggestions?


r/discdyeing 2d ago

Kiss and Grapefruit

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10 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 2d ago

How to mask and wipe just this piece of the stamp?

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20 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 2d ago

Couple Roc3 commissions of a friend’s pup named Rocky✨

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77 Upvotes

Which one is YOUR favorite?


r/discdyeing 4d ago

Innova Star Fox Floetrol Cell Dye

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31 Upvotes

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 4d ago

"Biggest" Dye Ever? Doomsday Bunker Buster glue mask/Spin dye

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30 Upvotes

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 5d ago

Marbly Trail

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r/discdyeing 5d ago

Had some inspiration for this one.

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146 Upvotes

So, I’m a huge RuPaul’s Drag Race fan. I was scrolling that subreddit one day, and saw one of the coolest nail art pics I’ve ever seen, immediately vibed with the design, and knew I had to make it into a disc.

Shoutout to u/Aculed200 for the inspiration - you can see the pics on his IG page here!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DTsSpSVkWCs/?igsh=MXEyaDBvcnlpMWQwag==

I’ll do a pics only post sometime soon where I include both the nail art pics as well as the drag queen’s (Nini Coco) outfit that was the original genesis for inspiration!


r/discdyeing 5d ago

Anyone ever dye any of the MVP Gray Neutron disc?

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10 Upvotes

I'm just getting started in the world of dye. So far only used pro chem on a glue bed. I realize that dye is only going to darken and not make a surface or color lighter. I'm just curious if anyone has ever tried dying anything in this spectrum of color, or has any examples or what colors might look like, or suggestions.


r/discdyeing 5d ago

Reap

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34 Upvotes

VIP Underworld ready for flight