A great way to express your creative side is by getting familiar with fabric paints. These paints make for a fun DIY project solo, with a group or event and will make a lasting impression on all your favorite fabrics. Another benefit of these paints is that they are flexible enough to adhere to nearly any surface.
Below are some premium and affordable sets of fabric paint that each include a wide variety of rich, vibrant colors while allowing you to show off your creativity with colorful designs and custom creations.
These fabric paints go on smooth and can produce either a 3D look with a puffy texture or you can paint in 2D with the included brushes for a variety of textures. Easy squeeze tubes and thin nozzles allow you to control the paint flow and quick-drying, long-lasting formulas will keep you inspired and help you make a long-lasting impression.
1. Arteza Permanent Fabric Paint
The Fabric Paint by Arteza comes with 24 individual, easy-to-squeeze tubes. These tubes contain rich, vibrant colors, including metallic gold and silver. Great for almost all types of fabrics, these paints go on smoothly and dries fairly quick.
Pros: Trusted brand. Wide variety of colors, including metallics.
Cons: No brushes included.
2. Crafts 4 All 3D Fabric Paint
The 3D Fabric Paint Set by Crafts 4 All includes 24 tubes in a wide array of vivid colors. Highly pigmented and quick-drying, this paint is versatile and can create 3D, puffy looks as well as 2D creations that are long-lasting pieces of art and won’t crack or peel. This non-toxic paint is safe for everyone to use and comes with three free paintbrushes that enable you to blend colors like you would with acrylic paint.
Pros: In addition to fabric, these paints are also flexible enough to go on any surface from t-shirts and jeans to mason jars, wooden boxes, and coffee mugs.
Cons: It is advised not to press the bottle too hard to avoid squirting paint everywhere.
3. Magicfly Permanent Soft Fabric Paint Set
For a complete beginner set, this option from Magicfly includes 14 colors and three brushes. They’re designed to dry quickly, without needing to apply heat, making them a great option for beginner DIYers. Included in the set are classic, neon and metallic colors.
Pros: Includes classic, neon and metallic colors. Brushes included.
Cons: Can require multiple layers, especially on dark fabrics.