Topic: Chico top dyed by Richy (Read 3003 times)

ta0 · « **on:** March 24, 2013, 12:10:31 PM »

Richy sent me this photo of a Chico top he dyed:

He said the dye was black but it turned out brown

the Earl of Whirl · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2013, 03:39:50 PM »

I don't know how the black turned brown but it looks good!

Marty · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2013, 06:23:21 AM »

What kind of dye is it? Is the top delrin?

yollector · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2013, 12:41:29 PM »

i used rit dye / yes it is delrin.
I have dyed delrin yoyos before and some
derin absorbes the dye better than others.
RFC

Marty · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2013, 07:38:25 AM »

Does the dye have to be hot for the delrin to absorb it? Do you have to prep the delrin to absorb the dye?

czyoyo · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2013, 07:57:25 AM »

I'd call it the "Termite" Chico.
...
Or the "muddy zebra" Chico.

Is the pattern discernible when it spins?

yollector · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2013, 12:38:29 PM »

Yes it needs to be Hot.
Just wash the delrin before applying the glue