Colorful cobweb transformations...

Sometimes I make something ans wear it for a while, and then when I get bored and the color looks washed out, I over-dye it in a new color to give it a second life as something else.



In this video I show you the technique that I use to bind the cobweb pattern into the green dress, and than I show you how I transform the dress from green to berry colors.



I hope that you enjoy it?



If you are looking for more detailed information about dyeing your own fabrics, you might enjoy my online course at this link...



http://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/the-basics-of-tie-dye-with-reactive-dyes/



Because fabric is expensive and it is disappointing when things do not turn out the way you hope they will, it is better to start with the right information before you launch into your first projects.

"Melanie, I don't know where to start!"

"Melanie, I don't know where to start!"



This little video will help you to get started with working out your product pricing in a sensible way.



And if you really want to get into it, you might also enjoy my online course at this link...



http://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/costing-pricing-your-products



Spend $25 today so that you can make hundreds and thousands of $ more in the future.

Thank you for being a Patron of my arts!

Would you like to join my online school?



This little video explains what it costs and what you get for your money.



To those of you who already support me in this way...



THANK YOU!



I appreciate it so much.

What do YOU want out of life?

What do YOU want out of life?

How do I work out how much to charge for my time?

Do you know how to work out how much you should be charging for your time?



This little video clip will give you some ideas where to start.



If you really want to work out your product pricing taking everything into account, you will find my online course at this link...



http://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/costing-pricing-your-products



Sign up for this course today, and get your product pricing to sustainable levels for survival in tough financial times.

Use printing with found objects to teach kids maths

Here are some ideas about how you can use printing with found objects to make maths interesting and interactive for small kids and teachers alike.



Have you ever tried anything like this to teach mathematical concepts?

Pricing products - why undercutting does not work.

Do YOU have challenges working out what you should be charging for your products?



I made a little video to explain why under-cutting the pricing of competitors is never a good idea.



If you want to properly understand what you should be charging for your products for long term sustainability, sign up for my online course at this link...



http://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/costing-pricing-your-products



Start to understand how your pricing needs to be structured to meet your month end needs.

Rescue your sad old tea towels with a fresh coat of color

Do you have a stack of old tea towels that could benefit from a fresh coat of color?



This little video has some tips for you so that you know what to expect from the process.



If you are looking for more detailed information about dyeing and printing your fabrics, you will find interactive online courses at this link...

http://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com

Because you will get better results if you start with the right information.

Sunrise Tie Dye

Would you like to learn how to tie dye a sunrise?



This little video shows you in a nutshell.



If you want more detailed information about dyeing your fabrics, you will find my online course at this link...



http://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/the-basics-of-tie-dye-with-reactive-dyes/



Because fabric is costly if you make mistakes I arm you with the right information to get great results from the start.

Tip for keeping stains off your hands when dyeing fabrics

If you are planning on doing a lot of tie dyeing, here is a tip for keeping your hands clean and satin free.



If you would like to learn how to tie dye a heart into your fabric, you will find my FREE online course at this link...



https://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/learn-to-dye-a-heart/



Tie dye is a great way to re-invent and up-cycle stained fabrics. Make a heart for somebody that you care about.

Mix your own flesh tones for dyeing fabrics

Would you like to learn how to mix your own flesh tones for dyeing fabrics?



This little video gives you some insight into finding the shades that you want for your fabrics for your art quilts.



If you would like to learn more from me about dyeing and printing your own fabrics, you can join my online school on Patreon at...



www.patreon.com/dyeandprints



Because I know how frustrating it can be when you first start and you need some extra information to get going. Join my online school and start with the right information so that you get great results from the start.

Mandala Lino Design by Melanie Brummer

Mandala's are always popular and this lino design worked really well. I experimented with printing it in different colors of ink on different colors of fabrics. I enjoy comparing the results.



Which combination do YOU like the best?



If you would like to learn how to make these stamps for yourself, you will find my online course at this link...



https://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/lino-block-printing-on-fabric-for-beginners/



Because I know how frustrating it can be when you are first starting out and you are not sure how to do things, I give you simple information that takes you directly to great results.



Sign up for the online course today and start with the information that you need.

Enjoy the excitement of the rainbow Wow Moment!

It is electrifying to watch my students opening their first tie dyed experiments for the first time. I love that Wow Moment when they see it for the first time.



I call it the Wow Moment because most people say...



"Oh WOW!" when they see it.



If you would like to learn how to make your own tie dye and enjoy your own Wow Moments click through and sign up for the course at this link that teaches you how...



http://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/the-basics-of-tie-dye-with-reactive-dyes/



Because I know how frustrating it can be when you do not get the results that you hope for, I arm you with all the information that you need to get great results from the start. Let me teach you how to get colors that are bright and vibrant, and last wash after wash, because I know how disappointing it can be when colors fade.



Sign up today and learn the secrets of bright, lasting color.

Frogs love tie dye too!

Some years ago a friend of mine gifted me this frog that she made. She made sure that the shorts were white cotton so that I could dye them for my frog.



Even frogs enjoy wearing tie dye!

Another lino design by Melanie Brummer

This is one of my favorite lino designs that I have made. I enjoy the optical illusion that makes my eyes vibrate.



Have you ever wanted to design and print your own fabrics?



You can learn how using my online course at this link...



https://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/lino-block-printing-on-fabric-for-beginners/



Because I understand how frustrating it can be when early experiments do not turn out the way you hope they will, I supply you with the information that you need to get the best results right from the start.



Because I understand that in today's modern world, fabric is expensive and you do not want to mess it up, I supply you with easy techniques that will set you up for success from the start.



Sign up for the online course today and start with the right information for achieving the best results.

Another lino design by Melanie Brummer

I printed this lino design in a light color on dark fabric and in a dark color on light fabric so that you can see the difference.



If you would like to learn how to print your own lino designs on fabric, you will find my online course at this link...



https://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/lino-block-printing-on-fabric-for-beginners/



It helps to start with a course that breaks it down into simple parts because this increases confidence and know-how so that you get better results. Start with the right information because it will help you to save money on materials that might get wasted with early failures.



If you are on a really tight budget and you cannot afford the online course, you might also enjoy my online school that you can subscribe to from as little as $1 a month.



http://www.patreon.com/dyeandprints



Together, we can do more.

How to add dye over fabric paint

"Melanie, how do I add dye over fabric paint? Can it even be done?"



As long as the fabric paint has been properly heat set, it will work.



If you would like to learn more about dyeing and printing your own fabrics, join my online school on Patreon at...



www.patreon.com/dyeandprints



Sign up today because when you start with the right information, you can avoid costly mistakes on valuable fabrics.

Some questions to help un-confuse copyright

I suspect that there is so much confusion about copyright because so many people confuse the emotional and the legal issues. I have made a little video with some introspective questions that you can ask yourself when facing issues about copyright.



If you would like support with your craft business, join my online school on Patreon at...



www.patreon.com/dyeandprints



Because I have started and run my own craft business for so many years, I can spare you some of the pain of early failures by sharing what I learned along the way.



Together, we can learn more.

Mass producing tie dyed garments

Here is a little video to show you the set up I had when I was mass producing tie dye some years ago.



I had separate binding, dyeing, washing and drying spaces to keep the work clean and avoid messes from dye powder.



If you would like to learn more about dying and printing your own fabrics, you can join my online school on Patreon at ...



www.patreon.com/dyeandprints



Start with the right information and avoid the costs of early failures.

How to co-create win/win scenarios...

How to create win/win scenarios and why we should.



Win/win scenarios lead to repeat business.



Do YOU have an idea for a win/win scenario that you can co-create with me?



I would love to hear about is at...



info@dyeandprints.co.za

Would you like to make your own color chart of dye recipes?

It is really handy to have a color chart available when you need to mix a recipe in a hurry. Watch this video to learn how to make your own color chart for recipes.



If you would like more detailed information, sign up for my online course at this link...



https://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/mix-your-own-color-recipes/



Learn how to mix the colors that you want when you need them.

Learning to make mud cloth with Aboubakar Fofana

Many years ago I attended a workshop with Aboubakar Fofana where he shared the secrets of making mud cloth. I really enjoyed this simple, direct process for making marks on fabric.



Have YOU ever tried anything like this?

A tie dye pattern is a map of how the fabric was folded...

A tie dye pattern is a map of the way the fabric was folded. This video shows you how it works with this geometric X pattern.



If you would like to learn more about dyeing and printing your own fabrics, you can sign up for my online school on Patreon at...



www.patreon.com/dyeandprints



Join my online school from as little as $1USD and have me available to answer your personal questions about your projects.

How the expectation of "best price" is driving modern slavery culture in...

So often when I speak to makers of textile products, they complain that they struggle to fetch a fair price for their products. This video explains why this happens so often.



Consumer expectation for the "best price" is driving modern slavery culture.



Have YOU ever experienced the social bias where somebody has asked you to make them something for less than minimum wage?

Melanie's Global Make-And-Share

In 2016 I was gifted a stash of fabrics from a deceased estate. This video shows you what I did with them.



If you would like to participate in this project, you will find an entry form at this link...



https://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/up-cycled-cloth-collective-contributions/



We are using this project to raise awareness about textile and fiber waste in the landfill.



Join the community that has grown from this project at this link...



https://www.facebook.com/groups/749770311856711/



Together we can do more to reduce textile and fiber waste in the landfill.

How to use gravity to drip feed dye onto your tie dye projects

While many people use squeeze bottles to apply dye to their tie dye projects, when I was mass producing 100 garments a week, I favored this system.



I allowed gravity to do all the work for me and drip feed the color onto the cloth for me.



If you would like to learn more of my tie dyed secrets, you can join my online school on Patreon at...



http://www.patreon.com/dyeandprints



Sign up today and I will teach you easy, direct methods to dye and print your own cloth.

Pop Art Heart...another lino design by Melanie Brummer

Would you like to learn how to print your own fabrics using this easy, direct method? This online course will teach you how...



https://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/lino-block-printing-on-fabric-for-beginners/

Popular color combinations for tie dye and other craft projects

Are YOU making tie dye to sell at markets?



When I traded with my clothing at markets in the 1990's, certain color combinations sold really well. Here there are in this video.



These color combinations work really well for other craft projects as well.



If you would like to learn more about dyeing and printing your own fabrics, join my online school on Patreon at this link...



http://www.patreon.com/dyeandprints



Let me teach you how to avoid the costly mistakes that I made so that you have the best chance of success.

Another lino design for fabric by Melanie Brummer

Would you like to learn how to print your own fabrics using easy, direct techniques? Join my online school on Patreon at ...



http://www.patreon.com/dyeandprints

Another lino design for fabric by Melanie Brummer

I made this lino design some years ago and it is still one of my favorite!



Remember, my stamps are available for sale if you are interested. I sell my original designs for $999, including shipping to anywhere in the world with DHL.



When you purchase one of my stamps, you are purchasing an exclusive artwork by an exclusive artist. I do not mass produce these designs and when you buy one, you buy the exclusive rights to use my design on any of your products, as many times as you like. You purchase the stamp and the design outright for your personal and exclusive use.



Get in touch today if you would like to secure this design for your own personal use at



info@dyeandprints.co.za

How to tie dye targets and circles

This video will teach you how to tie dye circles and targets. It is a really easy technique for kids and beginners. You can throw the fabric into a single color, or you can use a syringe or squeeze bottle to apply different colors.



If you are looking for even more patterns, you will find my online course at this link...



http://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/the-basics-of-tie-dye-with-reactive-dyes/



If you are on a really tight budget, you might find my online school on Patreon an affordable way of learning from as little as $1USD a month...



www.patreon.com/dyeandprints



Sign up today and learn how to dye and print your own fabrics.

Another lino design for fabric by Melanie Brummer

This is my latest lino design that I carved last month. I was not too sure about it until I printed it, and now I like it a lot. I really enjoy the way it looks on the repeat print.



Do YOU like it?



I have been creating lino prints for fabrics since 1993 and I am still in love with the process.



If you would like to learn how to make your own designs like this one for fabrics, you will find the online course at this link...



https://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/lino-block-printing-on-fabric-for-beginners/



If you are on a really tight budget, you might find my online school on Patreon works better for you starting from only $1USD a month...



www.patreon.com/dyeandprints



Let me teach you how to print your own fabrics!

Another lino design for fabric by Melanie Brummer

Here is a new video of one of my lino designs that is available for sale. If you would like to secure this exclusive design for your own personal use, get in touch today at



info@dyeandprints.co.za



If you would like to learn how to create your own prints in this way, join my affordable online school on Patreon at...



www.patreon.com/dyeandprints



You can join the online school from as little as $1 a month. This is affordable even for students on a shoestring budget.



Otherwise, if you would prefer an online course, you will find it at this link...



https://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/lino-block-printing-on-fabric-for-beginners/

Another lino design by Melanie Brummer

Here is one of my favorite designs that I have ever made so you can see some of the step-by-step pictures of how it was made.



If you would like to learn more about the technique that I used, you will find my online course at this link...



https://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/lino-block-printing-on-fabric-for-beginners/



If you cannot afford the course, my online school on Patreon is really affordable from only $1USD a month. Read more about the benefits that my Patrons enjoy at this link...



http://www.patreon.com/dyeandprints



Learn how to print your own fabrics in-house, on-demand and on a shoestring budget.

My podcast is on the way!

I started my first business in textiles in 1993 with no money and no clue.



I had a bunch of bravado and it got me further than many would imagine.



Over the past 25 years I have learned many things and I plan to share my most important business lessons with you in my new podcast. I will be launching it in the next couple months and will keep you updated when it finally goes live.



If you are eager to start learning from me, you can support me to make this podcast a reality by contributing to my crowd fund on Patreon at



www.patreon.com/dyandprints



Together, we can do more.

A lino design that did not go according to my plan...

Do YOU ever make something that does not work out according to plan?



Here is one of my lino designs that did not turn out quite the way I hoped it would, and I think I might like it even better than my original idea!



If you would like to learn more about dyeing and printing your own fabrics and running a small craft business, sign up for my online school on Patreon at...



www.patreon.com/dyeandprints



You can also find my lino block printing course at this link...



https://melanie-brummers-academy.thinkific.com/courses/lino-block-printing-on-fabric-for-beginners/



Sign up today and learn how to print your own fabrics using this easy, direct method.

How to tie dye spirals, feathers, zebras and spikes

Have YOU always wanted to know the secret of creating rainbow spirals on T-shirts and garments?

In this video, I teach you how.



If you would like to learn more about dyeing and printing your own fabrics, or running a small craft business, you can join my online school on Patreon at



www.patreon.com/dyeandprints