How to Dye Nerf Rival Balls? [A Step by Step Guide]

Nerf Rival balls are one of the most popular accessories for nerf blasters. These rounds are used as projectiles and ammo in the Nerf Rival blasters and can be easily painted or dyed to give them a unique look.

Steps to Dye Rival Nerf Balls

This article will discuss the step by step procedure and to paint nerf guns. You must have to clean your nerf balls or toy gun, whichever you are dyeing.

Gather Materials

Before you begin dyeing, you will need to gather a few materials. These materials include

Rival balls
A dye or paint
Choose a color
Water Mixing bowl
Spoon, or a stir stick

Prepare the Dye

Once you have gathered the necessary materials, you can begin preparing the dye. The instructions may vary depending upon the dye or paint.

You will need to mix the paint with water according to the package instructions. When the dye color is combined with the appropriate amount of water, it is ready to be used.

Dye the Balls

Once the color dye is prepared, you can paint them in your desired color and texture. Place the balls into the mixing bowl containing the dye and use the spoon or stir stick to coat the balls evenly.

Once the balls are evenly coated, remove them from the dye and place them on a clean surface to dry.

Let the Nerf Balls Dry

After the rival rounds have been coated with dye or paint, they need some time to dry. The drying time depends upon many factors like spray thickness, external environment, light and temperature. Once the balls are dry, they are ready to be used in your Nerf Rival gun.

Spray Paint

An easy method of coloring nerf bullets is by spray painting them. You can also spray paint nerf guns easily at home and make them a realistic blaster.

Pros and Cons of Painting Nerf Balls

One potential advantage of dyeing Nerf Rival balls is that it can make them more visually appealing and unique, which can be fun for nerf game players and allow them to personalize their gear.

It can make it easier to identify your own balls in a game or match and make it easier to distinguish between teams.

On the other hand, one disadvantage is that it can be difficult to achieve consistent color across all the balls, especially if you are dyeing them by hand. Additionally, some dyes may not be safe for foam balls and could cause damage to the balls or even be toxic.

Read More: Take care of Nerf Balls

Another potential disadvantage is that dyeing can affect the rival round’s density and weight, making them heavier or lighter and affecting their trajectory and accuracy. If you apply uneven paint coat on the ball, it is possible that these balls will jam the blaster as it can stuck in the barrel

Pros

Dyeing will make nerf balls beautiful
Shiny
Smooth

Cons

Some dye colors are toxic
Increases weight to the nerf bullet

Conclusion

Dyieng toys is a simple and fun way to add a personal touch to your Nerf Rival gun. Following the above mentioned steps you can easily give your Nerf ammo a unique look that will impress your friends.

Always paint nerf guns and rival balls under the supervision of an expert painter. Smoothness is the basic purpose of painting, if you are unable to achieve this, you can damage your rival rounds.

FAQs

Not all types of paint or dye are suitable for Nerf Rival balls. It is important to use a specific kind of paint or dye which is non-toxic and safe for use. As most of the nerf guns are played by children, therefore it is necessary to paint nerf accessories with organic paint colors.

Yes, you can use multiple colors on the same Nerf Rival ball. Apply one color on half ball, allow it to dry, and then apply the next color on the remaining part of the nerf round. Repeat this process until you achieve the desired look.

You can make a gradient looking nerf ball by spraying different color paint. Here is a tip, if you apply spray paint randomly, it will create a beautiful gradient and artistic look.

The Diameter of the Rival Ball is 2.2-2.3 cm.