Friday, February 15, 2019

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.

Monday, February 11, 2019

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.

Sunday, February 3, 2019

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.

Saturday, February 2, 2019

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.


Friday, February 1, 2019

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