Acrylic paint is the paint of choice for many different projects because it dries so fast and is so versatile. It works well on canvas, wood, clay, and even fabric! You can find acrylic fabric paint at any craft store and it’s perfect for creating clothing, home decor, or even a fun project like stenciled wall art. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when working with acrylic fabric paint. First, you need to make sure that your fabric is suitable for acrylic painting. Cotton is the most common and affordable fabric for painting, but you can use a wide variety of fabrics including linen, velvet, and corduroy (although I would avoid corduroy as it is a rough material). Once you’ve made sure that your fabric is suitable for painting, you need to prepare it with a medium and seal it with heat before starting to paint. This process is called heat setting. It makes your finished product last much longer and also helps the colours stay vibrant for a long time.

You can mix any type of acrylic paint with a fabric medium to create fabric paint, but it’s important to note that the results will be slightly different. The fabric medium changes the way that the acrylic paint behaves on the fabric, making it more flexible and durable. It also gives the paint a soft feel to it that’s more similar to fabric than acrylic paint alone. It’s a good idea to choose a fabric medium that is water-based as it will work best with your paint and prevent any stiffness from occurring.

To get the most out of your fabric paint, make sure to wash it before you start painting. This will ensure that your fabric is free from any dirt or grime, and it will help the paint adhere properly to the surface of the cloth. It’s also a good idea to iron the fabric before you begin to smooth out any creases or wrinkles. This will help the paint go on smoothly and evenly, especially if you’re using a thicker, heavier body of acrylic paint.

Typically, acrylic fabric paints are water-based, which means they can be washed quickly and easily granted that the paint is still wet. However, you’ll want to heat-set your work afterward to help protect it from fading or cracking over time. Fortunately, it’s easy enough to do, so don’t skip this step!

There are several ways to heat set your fabric paint, including using a spray can or liquid fixative. Both options will seal the fabric and paint together to prevent the color from bleeding or flaking off in the future, but the spray option is quicker and more convenient since it’s so quick and simple to apply. You can also opt for the traditional method of heat setting with an iron, which will take a little longer but is still a great option for ensuring that your finished work is protected and safe to be washed.