Painting on fabric can be a fun and creative way to personalize everyday items like tote bags, t-shirts, or pillowcases. From my experience, mixing a fabric medium such as Liquitex with your regular acrylic paint transforms it into a fabric-friendly paint that adheres well and remains flexible after drying. One of the great advantages of using a fabric medium is that it eliminates the need for heat setting, meaning you don't have to use an iron or oven to cure your artwork. I typically use a one-to-one mixing ratio of acrylic paint to fabric medium, but you can adjust it to your preference. The fabric medium also slows the drying time, allowing for smoother blending and more detailed work. While adding the medium slightly reduces the opacity of acrylic paint and may change the paint’s pigment tone due to a subtle white tint, the final effect remains vibrant and long-lasting. For washing, although the bottle states the painted fabric can be machine washed, I prefer hand washing to preserve the artwork longer, especially if the fabric item is used daily. For example, I made a custom painted tote bag that has been used regularly for months without any significant wear or fading, even after being exposed to pets and frequent use. Using brands like Artist Loft or Winsor & Newton acrylic paints paired with Liquitex Fabric Medium gives reliable results. Remember to experiment on scrap fabric first to test colors and drying times. This technique opens up many creative possibilities without needing to invest in special fabric-only paints, making fabric painting accessible to every acrylic artist.