Name: Darren
Message: I was wondering what technique to use to tie dye a disc golf disc?  If you don't know what that is, and my wife was that way, it's pretty much a frisbee.

If it's made of nylon, you can dye it the same as nylon fabric, by heating it in a dyebath with acid dye and a mild acid such as vinegar. Keep the temperature of the water bath below 185°F (85°C) to avoid damaging the nylon.

Acid dyes are very common and are included in the mixture found in all-purpose dyes, such as Rit. All-purpose dyes perform better on nylon than they do on cotton.

There are different possible approaches to this project. One is to immerse your disk fully in the dyebath, or immerse part of it, as explained under "How can I tie dye with Rit dye?". Another is to dilute the dye with only a small amount of water, apply it as a paint, and then heat the disk to encourage dye fixation, either by steaming it or immersing it in hot water. (If you choose to microwave it, I recommend that you seal it in a plastic bag with some water, and, watching closely, microwave for only a few seconds in order to turn the water in the bag to steam.) I have seen descriptions of dyeing a disc with all-purpose dye which has been dissolved in a mixture of acetone and vinegar, but I don't know how effective or safe this may be.

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