Beautiful designs. Make sure you wash the sizing out of the bag before painting or the textile paint will not adhere. And acrylic will peel off after washing. (Ask me how I know). I am using Jacquard textile paints and after regular washing and drying it holds up fabulously!
hi!! i was wondering if it is ok to just use regular acrylic paint on a canvas tote bag? will it crack over time?? do i need to add some type of protectant or something?
Hi! Yes I've been using regular acrylic paint just watered down to make it thinner and more flexible. As long as it's not going on thick I don't think it will crack! Make sure to go over your design with an iron so that the paint gets sealed into the fabric and you should be good to go :) Good luck!
Hi naomi thank you for this amazing video. was wondering if i need to apply waterproof spray after painting or its gonna be fine. also do i need a base on the canvas tote before starting the project?
Hi, just seeing this now! I didn’t personally and I’ve never tried a waterproof spray but that sounds like a good layer of extra protection in any event! I didn’t use a base but in future I think I would prime where I wanted to paint with white fabric paint just so the colours don’t just absorb 😅 good luck with your bags if you end up painting any! 💕
