How to Paint a Mural on Fabric

At first glance, murals appear to be the product of impressive artistic talent. In actuality, however, most any amateur can create a mural if he or she knows the tricks of the trade. If you would like to paint a mural on fabric, you should use a specific type of paint or you will end up with a finish that will flake and peel over time. In addition, you will need to use a specific positioning technique that will encourage a smooth, detailed finish free of skips and smearing.

Things You'll Need

Detergent
Blue painter's tape
Plastic drop cloths
Tacks
Heavy-duty fabric drop cloths

Projector
Image slide
Pints of acrylic paint
Craft brushes

Instructions

- 1
  Wash the fabric with ordinary detergent, then dry it in a clothes dryer. Do not use fabric softener.
- 2
  Tape plastic drop cloths onto a wall using painter's tape.
- 3
  Tack the fabric against the wall on top of the plastic drop cloths. Ensure that the fabric is stretched out tightly so all wrinkles are removed.
- 4
  Cover the flooring beneath the fabric with heavy-duty drop cloths.
- 5
  Insert the image slide into the projector and position it so it casts the image onto the fabric.
- 6
  Paint the mural with acrylic paint using craft brushes. Use the projected image as a guide.

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