How to Make Chameleon Cell Dyes - Disc Golf Dyeing Tutorial

[@pinhighdiscdyes]

this was BY FAR the best chameleon cell tutorial I've seen! can't wait to finally nail this technique, love the results!

[@mathewm917]

Really appreciate you posting this guide

[@joepiemonte9850]

DITTOOOOOO

[@jwhannell]

This helped me put some things together that I had been missing from other tutorials. Excited to try this out! Thank you!

[@reyvinsiegel9386]

Definitely what I was looking for! Thank you for showing us everything from mixing the die to the end product!

[@johnpedrosa2507]

You are a true artist my man 🤌🏽 chef’s kiss

[@Cabe71]

liked and subbed before the video even started based solely on your work from IG, love your stuff man thanks for sharing

[@patrickruszkowski9182]

algo popped up this video - looks great. Really enjoyed the content on a lazy Sunday afternoon before I do some errands.

[@TheScottishKayaker]

If you do a lot of honey comb as a base you could use a board and drive finishing nails through it to make a template. Then you can coat the nails and do all of the dots at once for a more consistent pattern much faster.

[@AndresWeber]

I've tried almost every single type of oil from different videos and this one finally did the trick! Thanks for the great content and great material suggestions!

[@ArcticKats]

Great tutorial! Funny enough, my local DG shop said the same thing about the yellow 3-in-1 silicone, that it produces the best cells.

[@CraftPoker]

Hey just wanted to thank you for making these videos. Just dyed my favorite disc I’ve ever done

[@DannyRWade]

This is such relatable content haha

[@KelsOwned]

Can't wait to run a few of these tonight! Sick guide

[@thomasbarnes261]

Would love to see the bubbles technique next!

[@EdBrewhead]

Watched your vid. You do some of the best dyes I’ve seen. I liked your video so much I had to go and buy the disc. If you dye anymore molds that I bag I’ll probably be snatching those up as well. I can’t wait to get my disc. Thank you!

[@DougDunfee]

Great video man! Really appreciate it!

[@erajomppa]

Great tutorial! There excellent disc dyeing tutorials on youtube and this is definitely one of the best I have come across. Keep them coming and I know I will watch them. Sharing your experiences and little tidbits of information, like poking the pin all the way through (which you pointed out does not really matter). Im still new to disc dyeing and where I am from the materials, like floetrol, are hard to come by and expensive. I have experimented with chameleon dye, but with poor results. Watching tutorials and absorbing the information here and reddit will (hopefully) increasing my chances of success! Many thanks for taking the time to record your process!

[@CatylisticRevo62]

Wow those are sick!

[@satulytman]

I've seen a few other methods (mostly shaving cream or lotion beds and some spin dyeing) and read about folks using saran wrap, but did not really understand what the saran wrap drag was all about. Seeing this vid made it all clear. All 3 of those discs are beautiful.

[@RGMDG]

Great demonstration. Thank you. I am excited to try this process.

[@rhinkletattoo]

Thanks man you rock! This was a pleasure to watch and can’t wait to get my dyes in and try something similar! Thanks for the tips 🤘

[@angelabroome6834]

Thank you so much for this!!

[@mattsmall2478]

THIS WAS AWESOME!

[@Atman_Rez]

Awesome!!!! I just need some Dyes!! I used to do swipes with Acrylic Fluid Art on canvases so this is very familiar to me. 3 Gallons of Floetrol sitting next to me staring at me. lol Thanks for sharing

[@chandlercote1617]

This is the most in depth video I could find and the results are awesome! Keep making videos please!

[@lomainzz]

Great video one of the most comprehensive makes me want to try experimenting 🤓

[@dwk1986]

Hello, would you add or change anything to this tutorial after doing it for another 10 months?

[@nkg9907]

What temperature do you end up with at the disc?

[@n8rackdyes]

This was so helpful thank you! I primarily use white glue beds amd I was struggling with this type of cell dye. The round pan was my downfall lol.

[@Wiensy90]

Thanks so much for walking us through your process m8! And final product is incredible!!

[@johndunlop5590]

Awesome video! What color blue and yellow did you use??

[@etbaker5]

Great Video! Thanks for the in depth tutorial.

[@chrismoseley4828]

Great vid. I did slightly lose my shit when you kept referring to that SPATULA!! as a squeegee 🙄🤣

[@Treedps47]

Your the best brother. About to send some beds using this technique right now. I’ll send you some pictures of the results to your insta. Delaware dyes by the way.

[@KobOneArt]

Great video!! Thanks for posting! I would love more instrucional videos like this!

[@jacobrichter7466]

Great tutorial- thanks

[@breannacozart9313]

Hi! I love your videos, I am getting ready to dye my first disc. I was curious as to why you use a floetrol bed vs a glue bed in a lot of your dyes. I was watching another youtuber for the lazywave technique and they use a glue bed. Does the floetrol work better for cells? Thanks for any input!

[@dillweed2843]

These are amazing looking, thanks for the tutorial!

[@CatholicTom]

How did you mix the black? You explained the other colors but not the black. Do you still mix it the same as the others with floetrol?

[@wmmille1]

Amazing guide! Thank you!

[@AndresWeber]

How do you go about doing the second generations? Once you pull, do you add more black to the edging and just wipe? Do you mix the colors in any way beforehand from what happens during the pull? Do you add more color? It's just so nuts that you kept the color separation on the other generations even though the bed looked pretty mixed up after pulling the first disc from the bed. Thanks again for the help!!!

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

Yeah I typically add more swipe color each generation. I don't usually add more of the other colors but you definitely can if you want a more prominent color.

[@trizkit995]

Something I thought of before you raked the lines with the pic. Was to put the disc in on one end and slide and turn at the same time I wonder how that would turn out

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

really interesting idea!

[@Van_bya_river]

So my floatrol dye keeps sinking to the bottom instead of sitting on top. Any ideas on how to prevent that? I appreciate it.

[@sebrischel]

Awesome job!

[@bailey0619]

Hey thanks for tutorial! Very well done. I attempted it, but had trouble keeping the poured dye in straight lines and separated, they ended up bleeding together. Do I just more practice pouring or maybe I put too much floetral in the pan? I ended up doing a second wipe with gold dye and it came out really cool. Thanks again

[@shawnalexander1305]

What temperatures do you shoot for my friend? I've seen it long ago in a video but can't seem to find it

[@firered2286]

Great video. Im assuming you mentioned it and I just didn't pay close enough attention, but how much total floetrol did you use? I feel like I use waaaaay too much when I dye.

[@camouband1344]

thank you for sharing!

[@HudsonFDG]

Any reason my 3-1 silicone oil might not have created cells? Can't figure it out

[@LowKey_Mojo]

That crave is purty

[@Enyahs.]

Loving this content! Would it be easier/more efficient if you put black on either end of the tray and swiped from one side to the other? Rather than reswiping the same black over your colours? Thanks for your videos man, huge help!

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

Might give that a try with a long tray

[@Marleystrummer]

Sick!

[@Benjamin1991100]

Im so glad you made this video! Thanks man! Have you ever done just two colors?

[@dustinhicks887]

Amazing. Subbed.

[@adeeperclean7006]

How many times can you use the same bed?

[@nickciaramitaro2263]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have been struggling with cell dyes and this will help a ton! Only question I have is did you mix the silicone in the cup with something or did you just have the silicone in the cup when you dipped the needle?

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

No silicone in any of the cups

[@nickciaramitaro2263]

I know there isn't any silicone in the cups with the floetrol dye but there wasn't silicone in the cup you were dipping the needle in either? I thought that the needle was dipped in the silicone to make the cells when you poked the bed.

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

@@nickciaramitaro2263 the only silicone in this is from the cup I dip the pin in

[@nickciaramitaro2263]

Awesome, thanks for the reply!

[@poljaar]

What ratio do you use to mix your iDye Poly Black? Are you mixing silicone in it here?

[@TurboKing]

Great tutorial! I’ve made several attempts at this style, some look okay but none like yours! I have a question about your plastic wrap…did that cutter come with the pack or did you have to add it?

[@FlyingInsaner]

That cutter is on the plastic wrap package. Atleast I have seen this type of plastic wrap in some stores (norway/sweden).

[@xerokota]

question/help - what ratio of floetrol, powder and then silicone oil would you use in an 8oz container? also how do you/dont you mix in the oil???

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

I've added a link to the PCAD mixing instructions in the video description. This method doesn't mix any oil into the floetrol

[@CatylisticRevo62]

Does the iDye poly affect the cell development in any way (other than color)? I have been through almost an entire jug of floetrol without having cells develop when poked. I'm fairly certain I used no oil in my first couple of attempts (other than poking). Thank you for this detailed video

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

Sounds like you have the wrong oil if I had to guess. You need 3 in 1 silicone oil

[@blakeplutshack8381]

How much idye black do you use?

[@jamesdenton8821]

Came across your stuff recently. You may have said before, but I don't remember hearing it. What wattage heat lamp bulb are you using? Thanks!

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

250w infrared

[@mrvaughn6206]

Bro that’s amazing I can see why these disc can be so expensive 😭

[@EME1311]

Hi Sry for my bad english, but i have a question. I tried disc dyeing the first time today and i used flotroel colors in a Lotion bed. and the colors are very bright Like pastell colors. It Looks nice but Not what i expected. So now the question: should i use Lotion colors in Lotion Beds and flotroel colors in flotroel beds. But what colors do i use in shaving cream beds ? What are your experiences ? Have a Great day Eva

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

Yes dyersguild.co/learn/

[@xEricStephensx]

How long would you let it sit if you didn't have a heat lamp?

[@sebastiansormunen4084]

is it possible to do this with lotion? instead of floetrol? Great video and good instructions! :)

[@joshuacollins5400]

Is the black you used pro chem black mixed with poly dye black and the silicone?

[@jamesr6542]

Are you using the latex based or acrilic base flowtrol

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

Latex

[@derantil]

Excellent video! I love those discs! Question: I am following this video exactly, using the same ratios/ingredients, including the same exact silicone brand. However, whenever I poke the tooth with silicone into it, nothing happens? Any particular tips for this?

[@sleepmachine7522]

I’m pretty sure he is using a pin or needles for sewing, so it has a hole where the thread would usually go. That thread is holding the silicone (I think)

[@arrondeiley5013]

Will a heat mat work also?

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

Not really

[@ImperiusRexFilms]

Very very very awesome and appreciated video! I have been hoping to find something that shows everything step by step for these cell dyes and this is just perfection. Thank you!! One quick question - is the black just another floetrol mix that you have bottled, or was it a different mix? Would love to see more!

[@peterbundgaard]

Hello lil bot. What color Black are you using???

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

Idye poly black mixed with PCAD onyx

[@peterbundgaard]

In Your opinion, What is the best PCAD Black??

[@xxxfattonyxxx1]

Been having issues with the silicone causing undyed spots everywhere I dip it

[@jkane6248]

Instead of Saran Wrap to spread the black over the top, do you think a drywall taping knife would work?

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

I have tried a squeegee and it doesn't work quite as well as plastic wrap

[@xEricStephensx]

You usually hear about people using acetone or alcohol to help the dye penetrate. It's crazy you don't need it. Do you think you would need it more if your not using a heat lamp?

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

i dont think its necessary at all when using floetrol. It will probably eat the stamp on whatever disc you put in as well.

[@petemoney451]

can you put links to what you buy.

[@sakaripiippo6265]

Awesome tutorial! If I may ask, what is the tool you use to poke the "combs" ? And do you have any tips what I should do differently, as I tried my best to follow these steps, but when I had dragged all the black over , the colors from underneath were still very visible and started already creating a lot of cells.

[@chantzsprowl2512]

You could use a paper clip. A lot of his cells he uses a hair pick

[@fenerman513]

Can this be done without heat?

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

Not well

[@jeffcronch5234]

Is the poking just a stick or some kind of dropper?

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

Done with a thick pin

[@haugboss]

So can you use any colors other than black as your cover?

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

yeah whatever you like😀

[@patrickrobertson9125]

Great tutorial - very thorough. You might want to get a camera stand as the head mount was making me seasick.

[@shanesplanetshane3795]

agreed. I only made it 3 minutes and couldnt watch anymore...

[@poisondartdyes]

I actually love the POV. Im curious what you did for that, bot? Care to impart your camera set up? And of course, thanks for Pioneering the technique

[@rtzeexy374]

Wait wait wait that paper with how to mix pro chem I need that I didn’t get anything like that. I know I’m making some mistake with my mixing

[@larmando25]

What the thing your using to dip the oil in

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

It is a tooth I pulled out of an afro pick. You can use almost anything

[@larmando25]

I noticed mine did not really react as well what do you thinks is happening

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

@@larmando25 hard to say without details

[@jeffreyplace4512]

Those discs are sick as fuck!

[@stevecinnibarhoffman]

I wish this wasn't a head-mounted camera. The motion sickness made it really hard to watch, even though I wanted to learn the technique.

[@jackl4laughs]

Yep, the moment when you realize "why havent I dyed a disc on a turkey tray, they're disposable and all?" Sorry fake countertops I had to get rid of due to looking like someone died on you, despite plastics rolls and newspaper to try to not let you into the countertops, instead I kind of of just dyed them spotty red.(shaving cream dyes in pie tins, because thats how frisbee started) Gotta ask, ever melt the cups youre mixing in with too hot of water?

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

I have never melted the cups I've used but the thought has crossed my mind that it could happen

[@jackl4laughs]

@@LilbotDiscGolf that's my biggest nightmare dying disc's, drop mixed dye onto something I can't just clean it out of. Thanks for the content, stay awesome friend.

[@KyleEngen1]

This is a wonderful tutorial, but the filming is really distracting. Please get a tripod.

[@rachelmacarthur6802]

Thank you so much for this! I have to ask, though, that you might want to put the camera down somewhere rather than having it on your head moving around. Kind of nauseating! O.o

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

Next tutorial I'll try find a stationary camera solution

[@timothymcdevitt4981]

If you used paper plates you’d have less waste.

[@j45002]

Man this could really have used some time saving edits. Like: - When you're dipping the little rod in there. - The part where you put it under the heat lamp and we had to sit there for like 4 minutes - The part where you put the little pieces of saran around the disc when it was in the dye - THE ENTIRE washing the disc part off!! Great discs and idea, but some of those things could've been cut by 75%.

[@janimattie]

I get motion sickness from this video. Probably because of the headset camera. Had to stop watching... :/

[@sleepmachine7522]

So after you re-swipe the bed with black, do the cells reform because the first time you added the silicone? Or do you repeat that process too? Incredible tutorial and even better results. Subbed immediately!

[@olio4414]

Can i use any floetrol or some specific

[@FreqeC]

If you do not have a heat lamp, how long would you let the disc set?

[@LilbotDiscGolf]

At least 12 hours, but you'll never get the same saturation