Inking Disc Golf Discs: What to Use & How to Apply

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the best methods and materials for applying permanent ink to disc golf discs, which are made of plastic. Participants explore various inks, dyes, and application techniques, as well as the challenges related to the type of plastic used in the discs.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the best types of ink to use and how to apply it without running.
  • Another suggests using Sharpie® Ultra Fine Tip Permanent Markers as a potential option.
  • A participant questions whether the ink should penetrate the plastic or sit on top, indicating that penetrating ink would require a manufacturing process.
  • Discussion includes observations about factory dyes that appear to penetrate the plastic deeply while maintaining a perfect front surface.
  • One participant recommends experimenting with Rit dye, noting the complexity of different plastics and their interactions with chemicals.
  • Another participant expresses interest in creating unique, artsy discs and mentions the potential for profit in producing custom discs.
  • A participant seeks advice on materials for creating stencils for their art project, acknowledging their lack of knowledge in the area.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express various opinions on the types of inks and dyes suitable for disc golf discs, with no consensus on the best approach or materials. The discussion remains open-ended with multiple viewpoints presented.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the challenges in identifying the exact type of plastic used in disc golf discs, which may be proprietary information. There is also mention of the complexity involved in mixing dyes with different plastics.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for hobbyists interested in customizing disc golf discs, artists looking for materials and techniques for their projects, and those curious about the properties of different plastics and dyes.

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I want to put some permanent ink on disc golf discs, i don't know if any of you are familiar with these frisbee type discs...

I was wondering what the best kinds of ink to use are and how to apply the ink to the disc so that it does not run. i have no experience in this type of work so it's just a little art project.
 
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are you meaning ink that runs through the plastic, or on top of it? if you want the ink to be inside you would have to do that during the manufacturing process. ink on top of the plastic? some kind paint that is all weather proof i suppose.
 
well, i see the dyes that come out of the factory and obviously the ink is under the final glossy coat... but then I've seen some post-production dyes that look as if they were factory done. The discs are made of a transluscent plastic and what they're doing is dyeing it from the back, so the front still looks perfect. But it's some kind of ink that 'seems' to be penetrating the plastic pretty deeply opposed to sitting on the back surface.
 
you can always experiment with Rit dye (you can buy it a the grocery store or craft stores). there are many forms of plastic made, so it really depends on the exact type of plastic the discs are made of. at my company we use all kinds of different plastics in the filaments made in our brushes. i haven't gotten into the technical part of it in my company, but i know it gets a little complicated when it comes to mixing with certain chemicals.

colors are so much fun :smile: i play with them all the time when it comes to beads and fabric :shy:
 
thanks ker :) i'll try the rit dye. I've been trying to find out the exact type of plastic but it seems to be a trade secret.
 
marley.wannabee said:
thanks ker :) i'll try the rit dye. I've been trying to find out the exact type of plastic but it seems to be a trade secret.

yea, especially if the brands have a patent i am sure it will be. you can always make a lot of money by producing your own discs and incorporating art within them. of course that takes a lot of start up costs :smile: anything that is unique and artsy will be sure to sell.
 
well, i just want to have the phattest disc golf bag on the planet :smile:

what kind of material should i look for for a ... a stencil, is that what they're called? Hehe i truly am ignorant of this subject so any tips you could lend... being a pro and all.
 

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