How to Dye Golf Discs

Playing disc golf is exciting and a terrific way to socialize with friends, exercise and spend some time outside in an active sport. Traditional golf discs are plastic and are produced by many different companies. Even though you can purchase different golf disc themes, styles and patterns, customizing your discs will allow you to express yourself and show off your unique personality. You can dye golf discs with different patterns or designs to customize them. It is recommended to wear rubber gloves when you dye golf discs to prevent hands from staining.

Things You'll Need

  • Stencil pattern Pencil Clear contact paper Sharp craft knife Non-metal mixing bowl Non-metal stirring utensil One box powdered Rit dye One bottle liquid pigment-based ink Rubber gloves Recycled newspaper or paper grocery bags Cake icing spatula Hot Water Cleaning Rag Rubbing Alcohol Cotton Balls
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Instructions

  1. How to Dye Golf Discs

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      Select a stencil pattern of your favorite design or theme to use on your golf disc. Use a pencil to trace the stencil pattern on a sheet of clear contact paper. Leave the backing on the contact paper.

    • 2

      Cut the stencil pattern from the contact paper with a sharp craft knife. Remove the contact backing paper. Place the contact paper stencil on your golf disc.

    • 3

      Open the Rit Dye and pour the contents in the non-metal mixing bowl. Add a small amount of the liquid pigment-based ink. Stir while you continue adding the liquid pigment-based ink until the mixture is the consistency of toothpaste.

    • 4

      Cover your countertop with recycled newspaper or paper grocery bags. Place golf disc on the covering. Spread dye mixture evenly on the golf disc with the cake icing spatula. Make certain the holes of the contact stencil pattern are completely filled with the mixture.

    • 5

      Air dry the golf disc for 10 minutes for lighter colors and 20 minutes for darker colors. Place the golf disc under running hot water to completely remove the grainy dye mixture.

    • 6

      Wipe the rinsed, dyed golf disc with a cleaning rag to remove any excess dye and, and to allow drying.

    • 7

      Remove the contact paper design. Place a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball. Rub the any areas that are tacky from the contact paper to clean. Rinse golf disc under hot water. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.