Features:

  • Heat set projects for permanence and washability
  • Waterbased and non-toxic
  • Clean up while wet with soap and water
  • You can create your choice of fabric paint from 160 colors
  • Can be used on a variety of fabric surfaces from smooth to coarse materials
Do not follow the recommended ratio on this product

I painted 2 wingback chairs. I read a lot of blogs on painting upholstery before I did. Do not follow the recommended ratio on this product. Your best bet is to do 1 part paint, 1 part mixing medium, 2 parts water. It will be thin but it will spread much easier. You will work much quicker, it'll stay softer and the paint will go a lot further. Depending on the fabric you are painting, you may need two coats to cover, but I only needed one because I was working on a light fabric and going a little bit darker.

Works as advertised

I use this in combination with Martha Stuart's multi surface paint and it works like a dream.

but it still feels like fabric!

I used this, mixed with paint and water, to paint upholstery on some old dining chairs. It was the first time I tried this and I'm thrilled with the result. Not only did the mixture cover, but it still feels like fabric!

Great product!

This is a magical product that mixes with paint to paint fabric. I used it to paint upholstery on dining room chairs as reupholstering would have cost me an arm and a leg. So easy and so worth it!

Works great with acrylic paints on fabric!

I love to use this with Martha Stewart or other brand Acrylic paints to make it so the paint doesn't wash out of fabric. I use it mostly for painting t-shirt or drop cloths & the color stays true and it doesn't extend the drying time or mess with the paint texture. It's a GREAT product!!

I love it!!

I love this! I painted on t shirts and it was easy to use and so durable wash after wash!!

Good for artists

Easy to use. You have to know what you’re doing. No instructions on package. Research beforehand

Excellent for upholstery painting

I have a built in corner breakfast nook with upholstered benches. While the upholstery was in good shape and matched the previous homeowners decor, it wasn't to my taste. Reupholstering would have required hiring someone to unmount the unit from the wall (I have neither the tools nor the talent). Several crafting and home decor sites I found recommended this Martha Stewart fabric medium for use in upholstery painting projects. So I purchased three of the 6 oz bottles. I mixed it with Apple Barrel brand acrylic paint (also from Plaid Inc). The bottle said one part medium to two parts paint, but I used 1:1 ratio. I used about 9 oz of the medium in total. That included one full coat (about 17.5 sq. ft.) and a second light coat applied with a sponge. For the second partial coat I mixed in a little bit of a lighter color in an attempt to produce a leather-like appearance. The fabric is a heavy weight canvas like fabric that was fairly soft to the touch. The painted surface is much rougher, but I haven't tried either sanding or applying a wax coat. And I did not heat treat (but this will not be laundered, so that's not a problem). Since it has dried, I've rubbed it vigorously and spilled water on it to see if the paint would come off, and it doesn't. It is well set. In fact, water just beads on it making it ideal for kitchen seating. I'm very happy with the results and would recommend this product for upholstery painting projects.

Works well

I needed this to do some airbrushing on fabric and so far it seems to be working really well. A little on the expensive side of things, but sometimes you have to just bite the bullet and go for it.

<3

Love this stuff :)

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