How to Dye a Disc Golf Disc

Scroll to the bottom for a video guide to disc dyeing!

UPDATE: We have transitioned to full color custom prints! Dyes are a great way to DIY a custom disc, but if you want a professionally done custom disc, order here.

Disc dyeing has been a part of the sport for almost as long as the game itself. What could be better than carrying and tossing around discs that no-one else in the world has?

It's the same reason we love wrapping our cars, painting our homes, and dressing up our furry friends. Having something unique makes us feel special.

Here at Disc Golf Swag we believe everyone should be able to join in on that fun no matter the barriers that may stand in the way. Our goal is to demystify the process of disc dyeing and make it even more accessible to the world!

What you need

A disc. Grab a disc you already have in a durable or premium plastic. White or light coloured discs work best and accept the widest range of colours — a yellow disc turns green when you add blue dye, while a white disc shows the blue accurately.

A dye. The most common choices are iDye Poly, Rit DyeMore, and Pro Chem Disperse Dye. Any of the three will work for a first attempt.

Shaving cream — the foam kind, not gel. A can of shaving cream and one of the dyes above is genuinely all you need to start.

The easiest method: a shaving cream mound

1. Make a mound. Apply the shaving cream to a plate or container at least 9 x 9 inches across. Smooth the cream into a dome shape with a credit card or similar tool, then sprinkle the dye very lightly onto the surface.

2. Apply the disc. Press it into the centre of the mound and push down until streaks of colour appear from the sides.

3. Wait, then remove. Leave the disc anywhere from 8 to 24 hours to let the colour set. The longer it sits in the dye bed, the more saturated the result.

How long does dyeing a disc take?

Plan for about 20 minutes of hands-on work and then 8 to 24 hours of waiting. The dye itself is cheap; the time and the mess are the real cost, which is worth knowing before you start a set of discs rather than just one.

Watch it done

Want the custom look without the shaving cream?

Dyeing is the DIY route. The done-for-you route is printing: we print your design, photo, or text in full colour, edge to edge, fused directly onto a premium disc. It is PDGA-legal for tournament play, it will not peel because there is no sticker or vinyl layer, and you see a live preview of the finished disc before you buy it.

Discs start at $29.99 and most orders ship in 2–3 business days — less time than a single dye bath takes to set.

Design your own custom disc →

Doing it for a wedding, a team, or a gift? See the wedding collection or how photo discs work.

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