Disc Dyeing: What's in all my Dye Mixes

[@DelightfulDiscs]

"That's enough shaking... For now." It's never enough. Thanks for sharing the tips!

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Amen brother! Shake it up!

[@jamesdenton8821]

Learned a lot from this video. I do have something for you that may help when you're doing your Floetrol mixes. I saw another guy who does some tutorials and what he ended up doing was heating up some water and mixing a little of the powdered dye in a little of the hot water, and then mixing it with the Floetrol. It dissolves really well in the hot water (don't go too hot!) and then mixes into the Floetrol very well. I'm still somewhat new to the dyeing game, but it's been awesome for me so far.

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Hey now James! Welcome to the crew bud, sounds like you're going to fit right in. You're on point with the steaming hot water first suggestion. I picked up on that little gem after filming this video, and it does work great. Appreciate you bringing it into the conversation here.

[@redoso8138]

Thanx for the info! Now, back to my notes. Then we get to Dyeing!

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

I like that plan, especially the dyeing part!

[@Jamesbell360]

Thank you so much for this incredibly detailed tutorial. Youve answered all the great dye questions no one would answer, cause they assume everyone knows. Love your work. Thank for helping is all start doing it.

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Appreciate that James, glad you could dig it! That video was a ton of work, love hearing it's doing it for people.

[@scottc4076]

Hey NOWWWWWWWW…… Great info High Tech Bobby…Thank you 👍

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Thanks so much Scott, hope it was a big help!

[@josebrito342]

Perfect! Looking to do my first disc soon and was wondering how the mix breakdown was. This is awesome; thanks again!

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Sweet! Glad it helped Jose, get at it!

[@williamhamilton6802]

Thanks for the info. May you have a Jerry Christmas and a happy Bob Weir 😁

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Got a dusty bottle ready to go for the big day! Right back atcha Williiam!

[@resusmedic4494]

YEEEEEAAAAAAHHHH! Getting real funky today! Love it Old Man Cobbers!

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

That's my kind of YEAH! Glad you dig it!

[@oFFpUDDING]

I wish I could like this twice

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Tried liking comment twice as well... Appreciate you, Bob!

[@TheMOJOdaJOJO]

This videos timing was perfect! A bunch of dyes I ordered arrived today, I recently started using floetrol as a medium and had just watched a few acrylic pouring videos over the weekend. It was a cool experience that leads me to believe it's one big disc dyeing adventure that we all take part in. Keep up the great work man

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Sweet, love it when my timing is right on! ...doesn't happen often. Those acrylic pouring videos have been a real muse for me, so many cool designs. Excited to see what you make of all the new materials and inspiration Joe!

[@menbah]

Hey now! Thanks for sharing all this great information. Keep being awesome!

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Most welcome Magnus, hope you got a ton out of it!

[@TrevorWhalen13]

Yeeeaaahhh! Funky dye master b

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

I've dawned a number of nicknames over the years...Funk Dye Master B is one of my new favorites!

[@orencarwtright3479]

This was exactly what I was looking for I can't wait to try out spin dying!

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Sweet! Glad it hit the target for you oren. Stoked to see what you whip up.

[@lindiehauge2136]

I use a small, coffee mixer, battery operation. Mixes great! Add to your tool box!

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Love that idea Lindie! Heading to Amazon to get a little one now.

[@lindiehauge2136]

The frothier sucks get the stick one, easy to clean, be careful with asatone, it will stain it, I clean the sticks with dawn dish-soap. make sure ya link your new mic mixer! lol

[@22neohenry]

Just mixed and set my first dye. It was rough but we'll see.. gotta start somewhere.

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Few things I love hearing more! It's all baby steps, just gotta keep taking them. Hope the disc came out real hot.

[@rubylong8897]

Dude, love this! Your instructions are so concise & simple which is so helpful🤩 Plus, I like your style so listening to you give us all this info is fun. I’m gonna have to watch this video a couple of time & takes notes, lol! Keep on being you & keep on doing it🥏⛓💥

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Sweet, glad you could dig it Ruby! Catch you on the next watch!

[@paulricks9385]

Thanks.my man Bobby for ALWAYS putting the BEST info out there for the awesome TDIDI ARMY !!You do it the best just Keep doing it! wishing the best of the Holiday season Bro!!

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Thanks so much Paul! Put a lot into this one, love hearing that it worked for you bro. Happiest of holidays to you and yours as well!

[@ChadSolberg]

Merry Christmas, Bobby. Makin' that magic happen.

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Same to you and yours Chad!

[@ChadSolberg]

@@TheDifferenceisDoingIt Thank you, Brother.

[@jaystates9988]

great content Bobby!

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Thanks so much Jay!

[@chrislaughlin4547]

Great stuff Bobby! All of it was super informative. I have finally got real dyes (prochem) and have been getting some great results. Thanks for all the direction these videos give! Happy holidays to your Family!

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Thanks so much Christopher, glad you could dig! The happiest of holidays to you and yours as well!

[@scotiedoesntkno2540]

Absolutely 100 percent what I needed to see. I mostly use floetrol even when I'm not doing cells which is cool to see how different we use it BUT I have never used it as a topper as I am just getting into stencil dyes. So that is my question; as someone that is most comfortable with floetrol, do you think it would work well as a topper to fill in some of my stencil dyes? If so, how long do you think I should let it sit before I wipe it off and either move on or do another layer for more vivid colors? Thank you so much for another awesome video man!

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Thanks so much Scotie, glad you could dig it! I haven't tried using it as a topper because I think it would be too runny and not stay in place, kind of like I mentioned with cheaper laundry detergent. I'm guessing it you thickened it up a bit with something like corn starch it might work. Hope that helps bud!

[@iBenJammin]

Hey Bobby, I'm having issues with PCaD neon colors.. they doesn't want to dissolve in acetone! I used the same ratios as you did, but none of them are even close to a thorough mix. I'm trying out some spin dyeing, but the only colors that transfer to the disc properly are my non-neon colors (Onyx, Cherry Red, and Sonic Blue.) What do I DO?

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Sometimes the neon colors can be a little stubborn. Couple option you could try... First heat up some water to just before boiling then mix just enough (a few drops if that's all it takes) to mix it into a muddy consistency, then bring the acetone into the equation. In extreme spots I've also tried heating the glass bottle up over a candle to warm the acetone and help it dissolve. Obviously you need to be super careful if you go that route, it's crazy flammable. Hope that helps bud!

[@iBenJammin]

​@@TheDifferenceisDoingIt I didn't think about getting the water hot before mixing it, so I'll have give that a try! I recently broke a glass jar with a floetrol dye mix and ruined my pants (fluorescent pink, right in the crotch..) i was trying to warm it up with a candle, so maybe ill try.. not doing that haha. If it doesn't work Im gonna buck up and buy some quick coat worm dip and not ever think about mixes. Thanks for the reply! Have a merry christmas! :)

[@JustlaxDiscs]

Thank you so very much for this video!!! This is the one that got me to subscribe :D Just one question, how long can you keep a mixed dye stored? If you make a bigger batch, can you leave it for days, weeks, months or will it become unusable quickly???

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Most welcome JustLax, and welcome to the crew! I've kept pretty much all of my mixes for over a couple months with no problems. Sometimes the lotion mix needs a little refresher and good shake up but after that it's good. The key is keeping them all capped and not exposed to open air. Hope that helps bud!

[@JustlaxDiscs]

@@TheDifferenceisDoingIt thanks a lot man ^^

[@TeeJMultipliedBy17]

Do you use a different measuring spoon for each dye, or do you clean it in some way? Also, I've been using a 1/8 teaspoon since it fits right in my bottles

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

I have one main McScooperton that I use (mine is a 1/4 tsp) and just wipe it off in between colors.

[@TeeJMultipliedBy17]

@@TheDifferenceisDoingIt thanks!

[@BillFromAZ]

Maybe you already have a video on this, but why would you use different bases for 'beds'? Is there a specific reason to use lotion, or clear glue, or white glue for a bed?

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

We've probably dug into that more collectively than in a single video, but it mostly comes down to the different funky design each of them makes. Your question inspired me to cram some of it into tonight's live stream. We'll make a lotion, a floetrol, and a clear glue bed then compare some of the differences. Hope you can make it.

[@BillFromAZ]

@The Difference is Doing It what time does the live feed start?

[@dylannewman8252]

Is your ratio the same for denatured alcohol and acetone? I bought some denatured alcohol to try it out for spin dyes and it isn’t giving me color like acetone. It’s barely showing up.

[@TheDifferenceisDoingIt]

Hey now Dylan! It is the same. The saturation level is about a shade softer with denatured alcohol than with acetone usually and can take a few more coats to get dark. Try dissolving the powdered dye in a bit of hot (just shy of boiling) water first before mixing it with the denatured alcohol. Only just enough water to dissolve all of the powder and turn it into a thick syrup, then mix it with whichever solvent you're using. This can help significantly in activating and mixing all of the dye through the denatured alcohol increasing your saturation levels. Hope all that helps bud!

[@dylannewman8252]

@@TheDifferenceisDoingIt I will definitely give it a go! Thanks!