Paint Needed
6.3 oz
Bottles
4
Cost
$3
Area
1.0 ft²
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12 × 12 = 144 in² × 2 coats × 1.10 waste / 50 in²/oz = 6.34 oz total — wait, 144 × 2 × 1.10 / 50 = 6.34? Let me recalculate: 144 × 2 × 1.10 = 316.8 / 50 = 6.34 oz. Actually ~3.2 oz per coat.
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8 × 10 = 80 in² × 1 coat × 1.20 waste / 50 = 1.92 oz.
Acrylic fabric paint covers about 50 in² per ounce with brush application. A 12" × 12" design (1 ft²) needs about 3.2 oz for 2 coats. Spray paint covers less (~35 in²/oz) while fabric markers cover only ~15 in²/oz.
Heat-set acrylic fabric paint lasts 50+ washes when properly applied and cured. Mix any acrylic paint with textile medium (1:1 ratio) for equivalent results at lower cost. Always heat-set with an iron for 3–5 minutes.
Yes. Heat-setting makes the paint permanent and wash-resistant. Use a household iron on medium heat for 3–5 minutes over a protective cloth, or tumble dry on high for 30 minutes. Skip this step and paint washes out in 5–10 cycles.
Pour techniques use 30% more paint than brushing due to runoff. Stamp and stencil methods use 20–25% more because excess paint stays on the tool. Brush application is the most efficient with only 10% waste.
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Last Updated: Mar 19, 2026
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