How to Dye Disc Golf Discs The Easiest Way: Faster Than You Think!

[@dealiyo]

Make a beginner starter kit of what we will need and I'll buy it in a heartbeat. This would be much fun to do for my own disc. You're a true artist man!

[@matthewrodgers7137]

I totally second this. Would be great to know the bare minimum I need to start experimenting with my dyes.

[@JuanMartinez-zq4we]

For real though... would be nice

[@dyersguild]

Check out the kits we have on our website!

[@zombieflipkick]

leaving that logo un-dyed looks SO CLEAN. I love it!

[@danielpersinger4070]

Freakin acetone. I couldn’t figure out why my dye wasn’t sticking to the disc. Going to try it literally right now. Great video man

[@javrami4883]

The newly dyed disc is probably the best one out of the ones you showed us, very insightful video

[@jamesaldrich3414]

That disc turned out looking great!!

[@jtdiscgolf2520]

Looks great. Absolutely want to try to dye my own disc now after watching this. It really doesn’t look too hard and looks like they would look really nice out on the course in the bag.

[@mrdetermin3d445]

Definitely would love to see more videos like this hope you can get back into posting soon!

[@cadmando18]

Gave me some really good ideas. I haven't done any disc dye yet and have been researching and learning. This video really helped me get some ideas and learn more about process and result. I appreciate you taking the time to put this out there.

[@SaysCraig]

Of course!

[@PoloZ34]

Idye poly also works great, it’s a powder but mix it with a little water

[@lelandhanford4135]

Will’s disc is sick. Awesome looking

[@adamthompson8432]

Dude MORE VIDEOS ON THIS PROCESS!! This looks amazing!!! Where do you purchase the dye? Great video, I fully expecting to see a bunch more after how well this one turned out.

[@SaysCraig]

Thanks man! Life got crazy and I put some of this on the back burner, but I’m planning to make videos again here shortly. I’ve dialed in a few new methods I really enjoy. Stay tuned.

[@jordanwathen2950]

Best dye video I've seen so far .so helpful. But y acetone in the dye ?

[@SaysCraig]

Generally it helps with the dye soaking into the plastic. I actually use denatured alcohol now

[@bartman8876]

Thanks now the blanks I got from the 10 pack mystery box are going to look freaking awesome

[@SaysCraig]

Hope they turned out great!

[@donnyc9482]

Looks sick! Now I really wanna try and do one.

[@joshuafitzner307]

Dang thay came out amazing! Very nice video

[@SaysCraig]

Thanks man!

[@SaysCraig]

Dropping in the say thank you for all the views and new subscriptions! What else do you guys want to see? I plan to keep making more content all winter long!

[@barbaracabrera207]

Using alcohol inks.

[@JIMWESTDG]

can you use something other than contact paper to mask off a certain section? Something like masking tape maybe, blue painters tape, etc? Great video btw 😁

[@anthonyhiggins2535]

Does the type of disc plastic matter or change the effectiveness of this method?

[@chaditudefitness5075]

Do you need to spray the disc with an enamel spray or anything to protect the dye. How durable is the dye if you use it? The disc looks awesome.

[@jocareding533]

Do you know if this would work with pla?

[@jordanwathen2950]

Very informative, aren't u worried about bottom out ?

[@nightfury8651]

Haven't seen a video in awhile so not sure if you'll see but if you have seen the dish soap and spray paint method for painting other things you might try doing that with dyeing a disc.

[@KFactorFTW]

Awesome video. How do you know how much acetone to mix in with the dye?

[@SaysCraig]

Honestly, I don't haha. I always experiment. I found that just a little squirt has helped. I have slowly been adding more each time I do a dye to see how much I can add.

[@KFactorFTW]

@@SaysCraig Thanks man! I've had a couple come out sweet! Can you do a vid on how to do the volcano dye you showed in the beginning?

[@PUBGMobile-ot2sk]

Does the dye penetrate just on the surface is it all the way through can you Cut a disc in half to show us how deep it goes like a white disc you dyed black

[@kennethfowler6588]

I’ve tried my first dye job and had some issues, used four Rit colors and only one color dyed the disc. The other colors just sank to the bottom of the glue. Do you take the dye and put acetone in it to dilute it?

[@amoney617]

Does all rit dye work or only the dyemore rit dye work. And what does the acetone do?

[@SaysCraig]

It's gotta be the dyemore synthetic stuff. Acetone helps the dye dig into the plastic.

[@jeridgaspar8325]

Acetone hurts the plastic. Get denatured alcohol

[@wurdacag0965]

Wanting to dye some of my discs. Will definitely buy a couple cheaper ones to practice on first using your method. Would LOVE to see how you designed the Shryke to get that oasis look. Thanks for the content. New subscriber here 🤘

[@10GritSandpaper]

What type of dye was that? Can you post a link?

[@Kekupaa_]

How did u still have the stencil after your dyed it

[@jaxchambers7652]

Newbie Does this change the flight pattern.. of the disc. Thx looks good

[@SaysCraig]

Nope! If you use excessive heat or chemicals that damage/warp the disc, then sure it would. But I personally have never noticed a difference in flight.

[@steve452009]

All looks awesome man good job but I have one question if you want to keep the factory stamp in tact and dye everything around it how do you go about doing that like the shrike that you had That is up for auction that’s exactly kind of how I wanna do my captains raptor but I just don’t necessarily know how to keep that factory stamp intact

[@SaysCraig]

Typically I don’t do anything. There is a risk that it could get damaged, but a lot of the time they are just fine. If you want to be safe you could make sure to use minimal (or zero) acetone. Lately I’ve been using PCAD dye, small amount of denatured alcohol, tiny bit of warm water to dissolve the dye and floeteol. Haven’t had a stamp messed up yet. Keep in mind though you always risk damaging it because some stamps are more sensitive. If you want to be sure, cover it with some glue and let it dry on the disc over the area you want to protect.

[@pattymakk1597]

Does champion plastic respond well to the dye?

[@SaysCraig]

Yup! But you need to let it sit longer.

[@thomashurrell6296]

Hey thanks for the super helpful video! Quick couple questions. 1) Does the dye change the grip of the disc at all? 2) Does it change the flight characteristics? Just wanted to make sure. Thank you!

[@sammyjamjars]

It's all cosmetic, the disc will fly exactly the same

[@thomashurrell6296]

Thanks Sam!

[@Chache1527]

How do you think the dye would hold up on a pro wraith disc?

[@gacylikesbrutal]

would this work with a more firm polymer? like a black polymer with orange rit dye?

[@SaysCraig]

Totally depends on the plastic. I’m not sure if it would work with what you are dyeing.

[@DenudationCS]

For the stamps on disc's. do you have to worry about masking them? or will the Die not ruin them?

[@SaysCraig]

Dye typically won’t mess them up. Heat or acetone could, but again, usually doesn’t. Some foils are more sensitive though.

[@OrangeWhiteTigerBW]

Does the Shryke logo need protecting when you dye the disc or is it unaffected by the dye?

[@SaysCraig]

This one I left unprotected and it was totally fine!

[@kasuuz]

IS IT gonna Work If you use shaving. Gel instead of shavingcream

[@SaysCraig]

It should still work, you might just get a different dye pattern or texture. Buy anything like that that will hold the dye can work

[@claymitre5288]

Great video man thanks

[@barbaracabrera207]

Looks great. Did you ever use alcohol inks???

[@zachwoolard3260]

Will the acetone mixed with the rit dye affect a stamp?

[@SaysCraig]

Sometimes it will yes, but most of the time it does not. Start with a small amount and you should be fine!

[@andrewferguson451]

Awesome video!! The lotion you use, is it just regular hand cream?

[@SaysCraig]

Dollar store lotion. Usually sold as skin lotion or body lotion.

[@fortymc1793]

can i use food colour for this?

[@SaysCraig]

Unfortunately no.

[@landonwebb886]

Why do you put acetone in it?

[@MylesoftheMillers]

Exactly what brand of contact paper did you use? I tried masking off an area on a disc with a stamp on it and after it blocked dye from getting onto it in my lotion dye i peeled it off and it peeled much of the stamp's color off of it resulting in a sort of silver color. Does the type of stamp matter at all or is that an error in my poor choice of a substitution for actual contact paper? One of the most helpful videos I've watched.

[@SaysCraig]

I always use contact brand paper I buy at the dollar store. I haven’t had it hurt a stamp yet but I do know that certain stamps (or foils) are more likely to be damaged. Try light heat before you peel it off. It will help loosen the glue up a bit. Even hot water might work.

[@zerithos7271]

How did you handle this dye temperature-wise? Followed the process but no good results.

[@SaysCraig]

Just room temp. What dye and disc plastic did ya use?

[@zerithos7271]

@@SaysCraig innova star, rit dyemore synth only.

[@SaysCraig]

I would recommend trying to add some acetone. I know sometimes people have issues with RIT stuff regardless of the type as well.

[@kevinwatt7631]

Is there a risk of leaving the disc in the dye for two long? Was going to try that on lat 64 gold line plastic. I see sooo many time to let it sit. I was going to follow your worm and rit dye.

[@SaysCraig]

Sometimes you might get a blurrier dye and you might damage the stamp. But that’s really it. If you want you can add some heat (heat lamp or seedling pad) to Accelerate the time.

[@gatlynnwoods345]

On The Mcbeth disc did you cover all of that as well? Like the lettering or leave it uncovered

[@SaysCraig]

You don’t need to cover the stamp at all. It won’t dye. So you just leave it as is, makes it super easy!

[@andrewfield2625]

yea man make some more of these!

[@esoterical73]

He puts lotion on the disc or gets the hose again.

[@Luke-cp9cb]

Can I use tape instead of contact paper?

[@SaysCraig]

Some tape will work well but most tape won’t be adhesive enough to work consistently.

[@peirceproductions]

dude came back the next day w a whole new haircut 😂😂

[@loganklein1646]

can you put links of the products you use?

[@SaysCraig]

Hoping to jump back in and make more videos this year. Stay tuned.

[@cruisergear9601]

I have that same yellow Buzzz you have in the wall. Is it special? Should I not be throwing mine? Haha

[@FTWFTU]

Can you put a link to the dye you use ?

[@augind13]

I have tried this a few different ways from shaving cream to direct dye on the disc to powdered dye in the shaving cream and I cannot get any bit of color to stick. I am trying the acetone mix today, but I didnt see you mix the acetone into the worm dye. In terms of plastics, I am trying on a dx beast. Do I need to buy the pro plastic or the champion lucid stuff? Thanks for the video

[@ventarfield7115]

Not sure and not an expert but I heard premium plastics take dye way better than DX type plastics. I had some friends doing this and said they don't do base plastics because they are too hard to accept the dye or something.

[@paranoiia232]

DX plastics will NOT hold dye whatsoever. I suggest trying on Pro/Star/GStar/ or Champion assuming you like Innova. They will hold the best.

[@SaysCraig]

Definitely gonna wanna use a premium plastic disc like Star or Champion! Any companies premium stuff should work.

[@savannahlacey3357]

Can you use food coloring dye?

[@SaysCraig]

I don’t think that will work. Needs to be designed for polymers.

[@lukasmvp]

is this still PDGA approved or cant you use this discs in tournaments?

[@zachwoolard3260]

dyes are fine based on the PDGA rulebook, paint or stickers and things that affect the discs weight and distribution of said weight make them illegal discs

[@dustinhicks887]

What does the acetone do?

[@SaysCraig]

Helps the dye embed in the plastic be sorta opening up the pores or softening the plastic.

[@bradleycramer612]

How much if I want a disc done

[@geriw2]

Which lotion do you use? Normal bidy lotion or something special? By the way nice vid. 💪💪

[@SaysCraig]

I use whatever I can get from the dollar store ha. I just try to get the most plain stuff with no coloring or weird scents. Different kinds will produce different results so just experiment with whatever you find on the shelf.

[@granthanko7438]

Does it need to be Rit Dye more Synthetic Fiber Dye

[@FarFromPopulated1]

Yes

[@SaysCraig]

Yup!

[@jackeddemon]

Why do u need to mix acetone with dye?

[@SaysCraig]

It helps the dye penetrate the disc a little more in my experience.

[@jamesaldrich3414]

Ok, I like the idea of you showing us how to dye a disc, but the only problem I find with this video is that you say how much of acetone we need to use, or does it matter? Other than that, thanks for basics of what to do.

[@sosomesa7276]

I have a question, How can you dye a Straight Black disc into a white or another bright color ? Anybody Know that Answer! I have not see a video for it.

[@SaysCraig]

Unfortunately this isn’t really possible due to the nature of plastic and dye, at least to my knowledge.

[@sosomesa7276]

@@SaysCraig thank you so much for answering this. I was able to get silver and gold permanent markers and draw a abstract Luigi on there. Look cool. Now I can find it easier. But thank you. Now I know there is not Another way to change the black.

[@JB-qz9mi]

Did you end up doing a video on how you dyed the Shryke?

[@SaysCraig]

I did not unfortunately. Similar method I was just more intentional with where I placed the colors and how I swirled/spread it in the bed.

[@jordanwathen2950]

Rinse them in cold water not warm ? Y?

[@calmilford8130]

I tried on an innova dx plastic and it didn’t work. Wrong plastic?

[@MylesoftheMillers]

baseline plastics usually dont dye well if at all. I've never dyed a baseline, only dyed star (the best) and champion (eh works but not great) but I'd assume baseline plastic would dye your colors on in a dull manner and would fade off somewhat with use. Making this assumption off of the many dying videos I've watched 👍

[@SaysCraig]

Correct! You are going to want to use premium plastic like Star, Champion, ESP etc.

[@danielhare6610]

How do you cut the contact paper without cutting the disc?

[@SaysCraig]

The easiest way to do it is with a super sharp x-acto knife or scalpel. That way you can press softly and it will still cut the contact paper but won't dig into the disc.

[@nathanielmiddleton9284]

You say someone will buy that disc. How can we get dyed discs like this from you?

[@SaysCraig]

If you send me something I’d be happy to dye it for a small fee. Let me make a video with it and experiment and I won’t charge anything haha

[@MrAreix]

Trying this for the first time right now but with shaving cream just to try. Why is lotion preferable to you?

[@SaysCraig]

I personally prefer the look of the lotion but shaving cream is how I started.

[@roguesith94]

Smell is the biggest factor there for me because the disc will hold the smell a long time

[@MrAreix]

@@roguesith94 Yeah I definitely regret using shaving cream. It looks sick, but it smells like a kinda floral scent that I don’t like very much. Doesn’t go away at all even 3 months later of playing with them a lot

[@tylerdriever6849]

Trying this on ski boots

[@WillPeterson]

bro you should include a list in the description of all the products you use. even better, post amazon affiliate links to each product and make some money!

[@jamesaldrich3414]

I want to see how you make the moon

[@Kekupaa_]

Can u get dye at Walmart

[@josuafijiboy9861]

It starts from 4:29 , Thank me later 🤟🏽

[@Bowl845]

Think about using lighter colors. You basically just took a bright pink, easy to find disc,… and turned it into a lost disc. If you play in the woods,… do NOT try to make your discs look like this guys

[@CeinwenLilly]

A whole bottle of lotion. One dollar.

[@CeinwenLilly]

You could buy a whole bottle of lotion for a dollar

[@yakemcbet4674]

go birds

[@elionexpo3326]

DONT TRY AT HOME I TRIED AND IT TURNED OUT DISGUSTING!!