Welcome to the wonderful world of disc dyeing!

In this segment we will be talking about the general supplies and tools you need to dye a disc of your choosing.

Let's talk about the general tools we need. We will talk about the specific tools more on each individual technique but these are the bare minimum that will get you that color on your disc.

Safety first! Make sure you don't breathe the fumes or the color powder we use to make dyes.

Cleanliness is next to godliness! Keep your workstation protected and make it easier for yourself to clean afterward.

We talk a little about how colors behave and what can be expected if you want to dye a disc that is not white.

Let's see what kind of plastic dyes the best!

Let's talk about why it is important to wash your discs before we start dyeing.

It's helpful to think in advance what you want to achieve, so plan, prepare, and then execute!

Now we talk about the actual colors or dyes we want to use. There are plenty to choose from.

Let's look at the process you need to mix the dyeing agent to a solvent.

Now we mix a ready-to-use color mix with lotion that we can use with lotion beds and other applications.

Henkka shows us how to make a Floetrol mix for cell dyes.

Let's check how to remove the stamp from the disc if you have no access to stampless discs, or you just want to have a clean slate to do your art.

Let's see our first and the easiest technique with shaving cream.

Now we go through the things you need to make a shaving cream dye.

We make the bed for the dyes and see a method how you can make things a bit more interesting.

Next we put the colors to the bed. Simple, but very effective.

Let's put the disc in with a small twist!

The results are in... we have dyed our first disc!

Next, we look into the glue bed dyeing method. A bit more spicier way of getting color to your discs.

Here we go through the materials and tools we need to make a glue dye. Some might be familiar to you already.

Now we make the bed and add the colors that we love. It looks simple, because it is!

Now we put the disc into the bed. We will show you some good tips on how to get a perfect result every time.

Here is the end result we got from the glue bed. Amazing, right?

Lotion bed dyeing is a very clean and efficient way to get some dye in your disc. It's also safe and very easy to do.

Here we look at the supplies we need for a lotion dye. Not too many bits and pieces here, so let's make it quick and easy.

Let's make the bed and add the colors.

Now we manipulate the pattern to make it more interesting. There a lot of room here for your own imagination, but we will show you one of doing it.

Let's get rid of the air bubbles and add the disc to our masterpiece.

Now we wash the disc and reveal our end result. Easy as pie!

Next method is the cell dye with Floetrol.

Looking at the basic tools we need to get a cell dye done. There is a little more tools we need compared to the previous methods, but the end justifies the means here.

Let's start the process by making the base and then applying the colors to it.

While were at it, let's see how the pour cup method works with cell dyeing.

If you have multiple discs you want to dye, it is good to make multiple beds in one sitting. Let's look at how it's done!

Now we fiddle around a bit with the colors. The cells will form on their own but you can use heat to make things a bit faster.

We check our dye before putting the disc in. If you are not happy about the result, you can manipulate some more or add more colors.

Here we have the result after a quick wash! Next, you can reuse the bed if you want.

Next we try out the spin dye method.

Let's check the supplies we need to make a spin dye to a disc!

We will show you an easy way to practice your spin dyes in an easy and affordable way.

Let's start from the basics and do some sweet spin dye circles to our disc.

Now we look at the most difficult but at the same time the most impressive technique of lollipop spin dye.

Let's look at the technique of stencil dyeing with a vinyl mask.

Now we go through the nuts and bolts to make a stencil dye in your disc.

Let's do a little exercise before we start cutting the actual vinyl mask.

We have a pre-cut stencil to which we add some flavor to show you how to cut your own design with your hobby knife.

Time to apply the stencil to the disc. Here are some good tips on how to make it simple and easy.

Now we double check that the vinyl is attached and start applying the colors.

Let's continue the coloring with the parts we precut to the stencil.

Here we look at the end result we got from trying out different techniques of stencil dyeing.

Last but not least is the hot dip method to get some color to your discs.

Let's go through the things we need to make a hot dip work.

Simple process but let's try not to make a mess.

Now we put the disc in to the hot color and let it cook for a while.

Here is the end result for a gradient hot dip.

Henkka will show you how to frame your art easily and quickly without any complicated setups.