I was just asked about how to use acrylic paints on fabric and whether or not you can wash them.  Most standard acrylic paints need to have a fabric paint medium added to them.  The medium makes the paints softer when they’re dried and allow you to wash the paint without worrying about washing it out.
You can also go with fabric paints, which have the fabric medium already added.  Commercial fabric paints have the added benefit of stronger colors.  Fabric medium can dilute the pigment, especially if you’re using an inexpensive craft paint.  Both commercial & hand-mixed fabric paints must …read more