Does fabric paint work on backpacks?

Whether you're looking to save on supply spend where you can, or you just want a bag that no one else is toting around this school year, Tulip Fabric Paint is a fab way to revamp last year's tired old backpack or give a simple one fun personality in your own awesome style.



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Fabric paint or acrylic paint are probably still your best options for painting a backpack. However, you may want to consider a better quality brand of paint if it smudges right off after drying. Some other things you might want to consider are: Wash the fabric first before painting, if possible.

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Use iron patches First, sit your backpack on top of a sturdy table or ironing board. Next, plug in your iron and get it hot. From there, you can pull the adhesive from your iron patches and place them on the area where you want it to stick. Then you place the parchment over the patch to protect it from the iron heat.

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How to Decorate on Your Backpack
  • Grab your backpack, and sketch any ideas you have. ...
  • Use fabric markers and draw your design on it. ...
  • Decorate with duct tape. ...
  • Get some fabric stickers, or iron on patches to decorate with.
  • Use those pin buttons. ...
  • Keychains work great for easy decorations. ...
  • Finished.


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4 Surefire Ways to Decorate a Backpack to Make It Look Brand-New
  • Use iron patches. Michaels. Using iron patches or fabric stickers is arguably the easiest and most affordable way to transform a backpack. ...
  • Try embroidery. Michaels. ...
  • Get creative with paint. Michaels. ...
  • Keep it simple with fabric markers. Michaels.


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Acrylic paint is one of the most commonly used paints on canvas bags. Some of them are available in clear, white, red, yellow and green. These are not difficult to use. They are just like regular fabric paints.

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Acrylic paint is one of the most commonly used paints on canvas bags. Some of them are available in clear, white, red, yellow and green. These are not difficult to use. They are just like regular fabric paints.

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Fabric paint is of course designed to stick to fabric and clothes, so it's incredibly difficult to remove this type of paint, even before it's had time to set. The best thing you can do is avoid getting fabric paint anywhere it might cause damage.

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To dip dye your backpack:
  1. Prepare the dye bath following the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Fully submerge the backpack in the dye solution.
  3. Stir gently to ensure even color distribution.
  4. Soak for the recommended time.
  5. Remove the backpack and rinse until the water runs clear.


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