How can I use Acrylic paint on a t shirt?

Rhonda
by Rhonda
  4 answers
  • GranArt GranArt on Apr 16, 2017

    Hi Rhonda,

    You can use acrylic paints on t-shirts but when it dries it will be a little rough to the touch. If you add a fabric medium to the paint it will be softer.

  • Tsa15713697 Tsa15713697 on Apr 19, 2017

    Fabric medium and then heat set. After a 24 he period. Wash and toss in a dryer set for delicates. The fabric medium help the paint to adhere to the fabric and not wash out

  • Pam Pam on Apr 23, 2017

    Mix fabric medium in with paint. I suggest that after it dries, you put it in the dryer for about 15 minutes to heat set it before washing. We did some " cheater tie-dye" about 10 years ago and the paint is still vibrant.

  • Chr10052247 Chr10052247 on Apr 25, 2017

    We always use fabric medium. It makes the paint flow better and the shirt not soak it up so bad. Also, cut a piece of cardboard to put inside to prevent bleeding!

    • Diane Diane on Apr 25, 2017

      You can also find "puff paint" in many colors in the craft department at Walmart or department store near you. They are wonderful. Also, you can cover the cardbo with wax paper as well to prevent the paint from covering the cardboard. Keep a watch on it so as not to spread any paint on the bottom side.