Disc golf glue bed dye

[@djhollowman9567]

I just attempted my first glue bed dye. I followed as best I could with your process. In the video, your colors are so vivid, and solid. Very opaque and you can clearly see each color. I mixed my pro chem with 100% acetone. My results are frustratingly different. I could barely see the colors in the glue bed, almost like I mixed them thin. So I mixed quite a bit more in each of the tiny jars, I let them settle for about 2 minutes, and when I could see that the excess dye was settling to the bottom, I went back to applying it to the bed, but it seemed like no matter how much I added, I never even got close to the clarity that you have here. It was hard to even try to then blend it in the bed, and push it around, because the colors could not be seen as easily as yours are. I'm positive I've got plenty of pro chem in the tiny jars, I'm positive I am using the correct acetone, and glue... about the only thing I can think of that's different is you're using a white container for your bed, mine is clear. I picked mine up because it was literally 5$ at hobby lobby, and it's a 1" deep tray on it's own lazy suzan. Comes in pretty handy for spinning the angles so I can see the bed from another angle. I laid a white disc in it about a half hour ago, so I'll report back tomorrow night. I hope it turns out halfway decent, but I'm not expecting perfection. It's my first time. I just wish I could see my colors as vividly as we see them in your video. Thank you.

[@discordye4825]

This is the same music that a channel I watch called That Chapter uses for his intro....amazing...

[@nicholasnoah6529]

nice finishing touches! good work sun!

[@JPnTX]

Bad Azz Dye Jobs! Not sure which video it was but you mentioned watering down your glue bed. Is that so you can manipulate / move the acetone dye around better? How much do you dilute it? Mix ratio? Do you mix worm dye with acetone or lotion for lotion dyes or apply it straight? Thanks

[@lilhyzer723]

Thats looking really nice! Good job!

[@carson_simpson]

I would like to dye a disc all black, front and back. And keep normal stamp... is that possible?

[@nowskidyes2740]

Totally. You would wanna hot dip that bad boy for the best results. Stamps are not normally effected by dye, so you won’t need to cover up the stamp. This is what I’ve read. Warm up some dye and water in a pan and warm it up to roughly 180-190 degrees. Then float the disc in that for 5-10 minutes or until you are happy with the results.

[@carson_simpson]

@@nowskidyes2740 thanks a lot!

[@SWBStX]

Looks amazing! What is the air blowing tool you use?

[@nowskidyes2740]

Just my lungs I believe for this disc

[@Stakuos]

Beautiful disc🤩 what type of dye do u use and how much of what? Can’t seem to find the perfect combination🤔

[@nowskidyes2740]

I use prochem dyes mainly, but I’ll use idye poly as well as worm dip. I use about 1/4 tablespoon dye to 1oz acetone. Here are some links: prochemicalanddye.net/disc-golf-disc-dyes.html www.ispikeit.com/product/150/dip-n-glo-unscented www.dickblick.com/products/jacquard-idye-for-polyesternylon/

[@Stakuos]

@@nowskidyes2740 thank you for the answer and the links. Going to try this method out soon🤩

[@inkassoandi2097]

@@nowskidyes2740 hey first of all great dyes, did you say you mix the pouder with aceton?

[@thebiz227]

Do you mix your dye with acetone? If so what ratio do you use? Red and blue seemed to mix almost instantly with the acetone but all the other colors I tried did not mix with the acetone very well.

[@nowskidyes2740]

I use roughly 1/4 tablespoon dye to 1oz or 30ml acetone. It won’t all dissolve so let it settle after shaking it before use. I’m using 100% acetone from the hardware store and not nail polish remover.

[@gannon9717]

how did you get the dye drops to be so small in the bed? no matter how hard i try i cant get them that small

[@nowskidyes2740]

Honestly, I torched the bed too much and it created a film on top of the glue it seems. The dye was resting on top instead of spreading like it should. That’s why I had to stir the dye drops for them to spread more.

[@markperez5915]

Which purple and pink from pro chem are you using?

[@FlyingMileDiscGolf]

What kind of dye is the pink? Idye and Acetone?

[@nowskidyes2740]

Yes. The pink is idye mixed with acetone

[@BoomchuckGolf]

Love this result. Just getting all materials to try this method out myself! If you had a few tips you wish you could have known your self when you did your first one what would they be? I've watched all the different glue bed videos out there but looking for most important pro tips

[@nowskidyes2740]

Did you watch this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGSygmmnbcuCibc Pipedreamer79 is the guy who’s tutorial I followed to learn all of this. He has a great write up on Reddit you should check out as well reddit.com/r/discdyeing/comments/iau6dk/pipedreamer79s_guide_to_clear_glue_bed_dyes/ Get yourself a pack of 4 oz mason jars, glass eye droppers from Amazon, acetone from your local hardware store, and prochem dye I’ll link below this comment. That’s all you will need to start. If you are gonna blow through a straw I would get a can of keyboard cleaner to blow moisture out of the straw periodically prochemicalanddye.net/prosperse-disperse-dyes.html

[@BoomchuckGolf]

@@nowskidyes2740 I have watched the video yes! Had pretty good success on my first disc, love this method. One thing I have problems with though is some drops "bleeding" out really wide. Have you found any ways to combat that? I had dropper very close to the glue so it wasnt due to height or anything..

[@nowskidyes2740]

@@BoomchuckGolf yeah. That’s gonna happen. I find certain colors really like to spread out too. Take your time dropping them because they will shrink up as the acetone evaporates. I only drop one or two drops at a time in one spot too. Colors the I know spread out wide (yellow) I’ll drop last knowing it’s gonna spread and push. Then I’ll also go heavy on the other colors that don’t spread to help cushion it.

[@CMXCIX-AD]

I have a light Grey z undertaker that isn't even see through do you think I could dye it with this method? I have never dyed z plastic

[@zerithos7271]

Discraft Z plastic is quite dyeable, but grey discs tend to mute/darken the colors you use. Also, I dont remember which ones, but dyers use very specific clear glues as some of them sink the dye, ruining the process. Otherwise, its a fun activity.

[@nowskidyes2740]

Full send, that plastic dyes beautifully!!

[@lizzystamper6660]

In the other video a toothpick was used to maneuver the dye and this video appears to have an electric rod, what is being used here to move the colors? I think it makes a huge difference.

[@nowskidyes2740]

I’m using a piece of 1/4” airline tubing that I blow through with my mouth to push around the dye.

[@jwmacr]

Great Job, love the disc. Just a quick question. When you are dying the disc border and underneath, are you just using your dye mixed with poly? Looks like you are just painting it on til it is the shade you want. Do you have to let that sit for a period of time as well?

[@nowskidyes2740]

I’m using spike it lure dye for the spin dye. It’s more vibrant then my acetone mixtures. I like to let it sit for a day before I wash the discs after the spin dye.

[@willroslin872]

what kind of dyes do you use and watch ratios? I have prochem and acetone and can't find a source for proper ratios

[@nowskidyes2740]

I use prochem dyes and idye as well. I use roughly 1 tablespoon dye to 4 ounces acetone. I error on the side of too much acetone, and I often refill the acetone a few times before adding more dye to my solution. I do not think the ratios matter all that much because only so much dye can become suspended into the acetone. Just always let the mixture settle before using it, you do not want to draw up chunks of dye for the glue bed.

[@willroslin872]

@@nowskidyes2740 thanks for the response! I just realized you answered this question atleast 3 other times lol

[@nowskidyes2740]

Hahahaha. It’s all good! Now you know 3 times over.

[@Janoviny]

Hi, what do you mix the colors with..thanks you❤️

[@nowskidyes2740]

Acetone! Roughly one tablespoon dye per 4oz acetone. It doesn’t have to be exact, just let the dye settle before using it.

[@yojerry3210]

@@nowskidyes2740 do you use the powder or liquid dye?

[@tylerbaginski7885]

The glue is fine with the drain? Won’t clog overtime?

[@nowskidyes2740]

It’s water soluble so it will wash away. Mostly I will throw it away and let the rest dry in the frisbee pan to trash later too.

[@k.sjuuks1266]

If i want the Innova Logo to stay on, should i still be using acetone in the dye?

[@MaximilianBerkmann]

If you glue masked it well, it should stay intact.

[@nowskidyes2740]

Yes you should still use acetone. The acetone evaporates quickly on top of the glue. So you don’t have to worry about it effecting the stamp at all.

[@calebspeck9410]

Tried doing this with the clear glue, and RIT dye. It didn’t work for me 😂 the dye did not stay on the disc. Is there only certain dyes that work?

[@nowskidyes2740]

Was it rit poly dye? If it wasn’t poly it won’t work. The best stuff around is prochem dyes. You get a great jar that holds the dye and the smallest container will last you forever. Here’s a link. prochemicalanddye.net/prosperse-disperse-dyes.html For any other colors you can use idye poly. I like prochem better idye has more color options. Link below www.dickblick.com/products/jacquard-idye-for-polyesternylon/

[@calebspeck9410]

Going for a synthetic poly dye this time, fingers crossed!

[@nowskidyes2740]

@@calebspeck9410 good. It must be a poly dye. Get prochem if you can, it won’t disappoint.

[@crupaloopstudios8173]

@@nowskidyes2740 What is in your dye mixture? Ive got prochem and acetone but it doesnt blow around with a straw. swirling works fine

[@nowskidyes2740]

@@crupaloopstudios8173 roughly 1/4 tablespoon dye to 1oz or 30ml. I just toss 2 of those scoops in a 4oz mason jar and fill it half way with acetone.

[@cicciholm2179]

how long do you leave the disk , before picking it up?

[@nowskidyes2740]

Roughly 24 hours with no heat added.

[@karatemomma]

Can you use white glue?

[@nowskidyes2740]

Yes, but the results won’t be the same. It won’t be as crisp I believe

[@QactisX]

The colors will be more washed out. If you like that cool.

[@calebspeck9410]

I’m doing glue with a synthetic poly dye mixed with some asitone. Sitting for 24 hours and it still does not seem to have a dark finish or have defined lines like yours? Any thoughts?

[@nowskidyes2740]

Are you using RIT? I never used that stuff before, but if so it doesn’t need to be mixed with acetone. What plastic are you dyeing as well? That will have a huge effect as well. Check out this video for a much better and thorough tutorial of you haven’t watched it yet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGSygmmnbcuCibc

[@Stakuos]

I don’t know if you’ve already tried, but maybe you should try to use more poly into the mix(?) Or you might have to use darker colors such as black and purple(?) (Never tried. Just some thoughts)😊

[@geocanuck77]

How long do you let it sit before you put the disc in so you know the acetone is evaporated?

[@nowskidyes2740]

By the time I’m done manipulating the glue bed it’s all gone. It’s probably gone in 5 minutes though. The air moving across it speeds up the evaporation too.

[@buddharmt]

Do you dilute your glue at all?

[@nowskidyes2740]

Nope. In this video I hit the glue bed with a torch for too long, this is why the dye drops do not always spread out right away.

[@buddharmt]

@@nowskidyes2740 if I may one last question and btw thanks for the help. How thick do you want a good glue bed? Roughly

[@nowskidyes2740]

@@buddharmt dude ask away! I’ve have been filling it less in my later videos. Once the glue is across the bottom I stop filling it. It doesn’t need to touch every side wall, but I will roll the dye up the walls all the way around do it sits level.

[@buddharmt]

@@nowskidyes2740 nice. Just tried a graphite and frost grey swirl on a yellow disc. Off to sub now. Cheers man and awesome stuff

[@nowskidyes2740]

@@buddharmt glad to hear that! I hope it comes out great!

[@rh_az9093]

How long does the disc sit in the glue bed?

[@nowskidyes2740]

24 hours

[@sixshootercoco8121]

What dyes are you using?

[@nowskidyes2740]

It’s prochem and idye poly dye mixed with acetone.

[@geocanuck77]

What is the ratio of Idye and acetone?

[@nowskidyes2740]

@@geocanuck77 roughly 1/4 tbsp dye to 1oz (30ml) acetone.

[@AustenGolfs]

@@nowskidyes2740 oooo this makes sense...i used 1oz acetone to a 1/2 tsp of dye...thats why when i put my dye on the bed it wasnt showing up very well

[@nowskidyes2740]

@@AustenGolfs that makes sense. I believe you can error on the side of too much dye to be safe, just let the sediment settle before drawing from it. You don’t want undissolved dye cause that causes specking

[@andrewhill5289]

Hi the is the stuff you put on the glue bed worm dip? Also how do you get it to make the smaller droplets? Mine are so big.

[@nowskidyes2740]

Nope this is all prochem or idye with acetone. Lighter colors tend to spread more for me, especially if I use worm dip. As the dye sits on the glue, the acetone will evaporate and the dots tend to get smaller normally. If you want smaller droplets you can drop a color in another color to layer on top of it. Once the whole bed has good coverage, my last few drops tend to stay small and compact.

[@uniquefotoopportunities7035]

What kind of glue

[@nowskidyes2740]

Elmers clear school glue

[@toesi123]

The disc looks great! Why did you use the gas burner after putting in the glue?

[@nowskidyes2740]

To pop any air bubbles under the surface. They create white spots the are unpleasant. I now have a little hand torch making it easier/safer then an acetylene torch 🤣. I actually got the glue too hot creating a film on the glue.

[@Blake-nm6pw]

@@nowskidyes2740 Is there anything I can do to remove the white spots?

[@micah_lee]

Isn’t this kinda just a big waste of glue? Can you reuse some of the glue?

[@micah_lee]

I can’t deny, the end product is sooo much better than the shaving cream bed.

[@nowskidyes2740]

@@micah_lee I’m not a fan of the shaving cream dyes either. It’s too inconsistent for me to get good results. And yeah it is a lot of glue, but you can reuse the glue bed dye. I have trouble with air bubbles though after I pull the first disc out so I can’t always reuse it. It costs roughly $2-4 worth of glue per disc if I can’t reuse it.

[@Anonymouslolwut]

Y’all should go check out Discount School Supply. They sell gallons of clear glue for $5. After a coupon code, it’s $5 shipping on all orders.

[@micah_lee]

@@nowskidyes2740 What is the reason you can't use less glue? Does it have to float?

[@nowskidyes2740]

@@Anonymouslolwut dude thank you! I’ll check them out