The low down on Dye

Chris Carr · Post by **Chris Carr** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:48 pm

RIT. I got mine at Rite Aid. Blick Art has a few different other brands.

Tim_Griskus · Post by **Tim_Griskus** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:50 pm

Ryan N wrote:what are you using for dye. brand

It's called Rit, you can get it at Wal-Mart, some Targets and all Michaels Craft stores. It's cheapest at Wal-Mart and is usually with the laundry stuff.

I get the powder stuff, once you mix it you can re-use it. I store it in a couple rubbermaid containers. I know some people use cool whip containers, glass jars, whatever.

Ryan N · Post by **Ryan N** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:33 pm

ya i have done some discs with RIT but it just doesnt get dark enough. I have been experimenting with alot of different dye's and methods. I have tryed boiling it and also using it with alcohol or acetone. heat is definatley the trick. The thing about RIT is that it is only like 10% DYE and the rest are fillers. i have experimented with other brands and have gotten some real dark blacks. but im still trying to find the best recipe.

Tim_Griskus · Post by **Tim_Griskus** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:53 pm

Ryan N wrote:ya i have done some discs with RIT but it just doesnt get dark enough. I have been experimenting with alot of different dye's and methods. I have tryed boiling it and also using it with alcohol or acetone. heat is definatley the trick. The thing about RIT is that it is only like 10% DYE and the rest are fillers. i have experimented with other brands and have gotten some real dark blacks. but im still trying to find the best recipe.

I have had no problem with getting a real dark black from RIT, I mix a full package of the powder with about 3-4 cups of water, make it about 125 degrees, where I can still touch the sides of the pan, keep it in the dip for about 10 mins and it's super dark.

All depends on the plastic you dye, Champ & Star have worked the best, I also did Elite Z and Cryztal and those came out super dark too. Gonna try Pro this weekend and see how it does.

Ryan N · Post by **Ryan N** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:31 am

nice ya i have noticed that champion takes the best. i will post some on here when i get a chance. if anyone needs stencils i can make them i do vinyl graphics stickers, truck lettering and signs. So if anyone needs me to cut out a design let me know.

Tim_Griskus · Post by **Tim_Griskus** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:58 am

Ryan N wrote:nice ya i have noticed that champion takes the best. i will post some on here when i get a chance. if anyone needs stencils i can make them i do vinyl graphics stickers, truck lettering and signs. So if anyone needs me to cut out a design let me know.

You have a plotter?

David Gipson · Post by **David Gipson** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:50 am

If they aren't getting dark enough leave it in longer is all

Gabe Miller · Post by **Gabe Miller** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:58 pm

Three new dyes fresh out of the pan. My camera died so the pics are pretty bad (mac Photo booth).

Champ T-bird...ready to take flight!

Glow Starfire...super chicken

Cryztal Buzzz...!ay caramba!

Tim_Griskus · Post by **Tim_Griskus** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:54 pm

sumopirateninjaviking wrote:Three new dyes fresh out of the pan. My camera died so the pics are pretty bad (mac Photo booth).

Champ T-bird...ready to take flight!

Glow Starfire...super chicken

Cryztal Buzzz...!ay caramba!

Nice Gabe, I'm doing some more this week. Have been out of the loop for a few weeks.

Ryan Gwillim · Post by **Ryan Gwillim** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:56 am

I want that T-Bird Gabe!!!!

Drew Austin · Post by **Drew Austin** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:43 pm

me too that's hot

Jeff Cooper · Post by **Jeff Cooper** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:47 pm

Do any of you guys doing these amazing dye jobs ever sell these discs. I don't know about anyone else but I would buy some.

Gabe Miller · Post by **Gabe Miller** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:51 pm

Make me an offer I can't refuse.
Everything is for sale.
The T-bird is a 170, no ink, and has yet to be thrown.
And, thanks by the way.
I was pretty happy with this last batch.

Tim_Griskus · Post by **Tim_Griskus** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:16 pm

sumopirateninjaviking wrote:Make me an offer I can't refuse.
Everything is for sale.
The T-bird is a 170, no ink, and has yet to be thrown.
And, thanks by the way.
I was pretty happy with this last batch.

Gabe do you still have the image that you used to make your dye? I'd love to dye my new Teebird with that design. Thanks, Tim

David Gipson · Post by **David Gipson** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:55 am

jeff c wrote:Do any of you guys doing these amazing dye jobs ever sell these discs. I don't know about anyone else but I would buy some.

Yes we do usually some one will come to us with an idea and a disc

David Gipson · Post by **David Gipson** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:56 am

Tim Griskus wrote:
sumopirateninjaviking wrote:Make me an offer I can't refuse.
Everything is for sale.
The T-bird is a 170, no ink, and has yet to be thrown.
And, thanks by the way.
I was pretty happy with this last batch.

Gabe do you still have the image that you used to make your dye? I'd love to dye my new Teebird with that design. Thanks, Tim

Just click and save the pic and resize it to where you want

Ryan Gwillim · Post by **Ryan Gwillim** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 9:16 am

174g CFR Glow Champion Destroyer. (The skeleton actually glows at night! It's Bad-Ass!!!). When I can figure out a price, the disc will be for sale.

Dave McHale · Post by **Dave McHale** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:20 am

ryan, that's AWESOME. and a great idea to do it on glo plastic!

gabe, the feathers on that teebird are amazing. nice work man. much props to all of you out there who have mad skills at this.

David Gipson · Post by **David Gipson** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 6:47 pm

Ryan that is nasty I want one I'll send you a glow disc to do

Gabe Miller · Post by **Gabe Miller** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 7:53 pm

Wow, nice one Gwillim.
I like how it has that wood block print look.
props.

David Hoey · Post by **David Hoey** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:46 pm

ryan, that is disgustingly awesome!

dyes on glows is a GREAT idea.

Manuel Trujillo · Post by **Manuel Trujillo** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:30 pm

Mad, SICK PROPS on that one gwillum. that is one of the best dyes I've ever seen.

Glo idea is awesome!!!

Ryan Gwillim · Post by **Ryan Gwillim** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:19 pm

Thanks for all the compliments guys, I really appreciate it!

I was able to sell the disc last night to a golfer from Chicago. Got $65 for the disc!

Ryan Gwillim · Post by **Ryan Gwillim** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:52 pm

simple but fun...

Buzzkill · Post by **Buzzkill** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:06 pm

New discs in the Dirty Birdie box

Star Teebird 175g and Champ Bosstard 175g

Champ Wraith 175g and Z-Wasp 178g

Z-Buzz 172g and Champ Wraith 175g both pink

Champ Wraith 175g and z-Glide 175g

Champ Destroyer 175g abd Champ Wraith 175g
The scanner didn't do justice to the color of some of the discs.

John Nolan · Post by **John Nolan** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:24 am

star beast 169g (caught in the chains!)

did this one for a buddy of mine who loved 300

Buzzkill · Post by **Buzzkill** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:04 am

Discs for captain.

I got in a bunch of vinyl. If you need any PM me.

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:21 am

What disc is the Bud Man on? Is it for sale?

Buzzkill · Post by **Buzzkill** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:53 am

Bud Man has not been spoken for. It's on a Star Teebird 175g.

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