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