news | March 20, 2026

What paint do you use for splattered jeans?

acrylic paint
All you need is a brush, some acrylic paint, and a pair of jeans! If you don’t want to paint a pair you already love, you can pick up some vintage denim at the thrift store for super cheap like we did.

What does splattered paint mean?

What is Paint Splatter Art? Artists that create paint splatter or paint splash art use brushes and other implements to flick, throw, or drip paint onto a canvas, rather than brushing paint directly onto that surface.

What paint can you use on T-shirts?

You can use acrylic paints on T-shirts. All you need to make regular acrylic paints suitable for T-shirt painting is a textile medium. Simply mix 1 tablespoon of textile medium for every tablespoon of acrylic paint before applying the paint to your T-shirt.

Does acrylic paint stay on clothes?

Acrylic paint will stay permanent on clothing. Once it dries and is heat set with a dryer or iron, it’s there forever.

Can you paint T shirts with acrylic paint?

Arrange your paint, cup of water, brushes, palette, and textile medium so they’re easy to reach. The textile medium makes the acrylic paint more flexible so it doesn’t stiffen the fabric. This makes it resistant to flaking off in some parts; acrylic paint already does a good job of permanently staining shirts.

Can you paint on jeans with acrylic paint?

Acrylic paint becomes a plastic once it dries. While it is slightly malleable, it does not like to be pulled apart. Acrylic paint dries to the surface it is painted on – in this case, denim. Once it dries on the surface of the denim, it is attached to all of the fibers it touches.

How do you make paint splattered pants?

How to DIY Paint Splattered Jeans:

  1. Lay your jeans out flat.
  2. Choose a paint colour. I used Fusion Mineral Paint in the colour Lamp White. I recommend you use an acrylic paint.
  3. Flip your jeans over to the back side and continue painting in random places until you are happy with the outcome.

What paint to use to splatter clothes?

Splatter Painting Acrylic is the best paint for the job since it will never come out no matter how much you wash it, and it is widely available in any arts and crafts store. Fabric paint is another option, although it is not as widely available. You will also need at least one medium paint brush.

Can I use a spray bottle for paint?

Spray bottles (empty window cleaner bottles work well) Thin paint. (This can be water-based paint of any kind. If you use tempera or acrylic, make sure to add lots of water so the paint is very, very thin.)

What are some good things to paint?

Easy painting ideas inspired by real life:

  • Your favorite coffee mug.
  • A prickly pear cactus.
  • Your furry friend.
  • A tranquil lake scene.
  • Your eye and eyebrow (try observing from real life)
  • A leafy tree.
  • Your childhood home.
  • A piece of cloth draped over a chair.