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Simply Spray Fabric Paint

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User Rating 2.5 Star Rating (5 Reviews) Write a review

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 Simply Spray Fabric Paint
The Bottom Line
I had so much fun playing with this product! For tie-dye fun, this product is easier and less messy than traditional tie-dye. There is far less preparation for dying fabric using this product, and , for me, that means more time to make projects. Besides the soft fabric paint they have for designing your own dyed fabric items, Simply Spray also offers us thicker stencil spray along with fun stencils and base coats and upholstery paint to revive old furniture and even car upholstery.
Pros
  • Easier than Traditional Tie-Dye
  • Great for All Ages
  • Easy to Blend Colors
Cons
  • Some Practice Is Recommended
Description
  • Three types of paint available - sodt fabric paint, stencil paint, and upholstery paint.
  • A rainbow of colors available, plus black, white, and glitter paint.
  • This product is non-toxic and non-flammable.
  • The paint is not only permanent, but it also required no heat setting.
Guide Review - Simply Spray Fabric Paint
I got the opportunity to use 2 of the 3 different kinds of paint, the soft fabric paint and the stencil paint. I have a newer car and fairly new furniture so I do not really have anything to try the upholstery paint on. I enjoyed using the soft and stencil paints so much that you can be sure I will be watching for something I can try the upholstery paint on.

I tried out the stencil paint on a pair of jeans using one of Simply Spray's stencils. The stencil paint is a little thicker which helps it stay where you spray it, but it does take a little practice to get the hang of applying it evenly. I used the soft fabric paint on a couple of t-shirts and a towel. For the towel, I just randomly sprayed a few different colors of paint on a towel that was laid out flat. I made the t-shirts to look like more traditional tie-dye. Again, I think a little practice goes a long way with these paints, but the practicing will be fun! The more you use the product the easier it will be to get the desired results. If you want to make these projects, you can find them here.

Do make sure you read through all the directions provided because there are some handy tips included. Also, although the advertising says this product has no-odor, I did notice a faint odor with a few of the colors; however, this is no where need the strong odor one might expect while using a spray paint. I used the paint in my small office and had no need for ventilation.

I look forward to playing with all the Simply Spray products more in the near future. I would certainly recommend it for anyone who is looking for an easy and unique way to add color to t-shirts, jeans, banners, towels, bedding, and many other items.

User Reviews

 1 out of 5
simply spray (paint it black), Member larryc5150

Be very aware of this spray dye. It is a rip off. I could have gotten more permanent with a sharpee! I bought 6 cans of paint it black to restore some collectors Items I had, their packaging says permanent they even show a video on it. I've been professional dying for years as a part time business. I can tell you I dodged a bullet when I experimented on my own stuff. I tested this product using 5 different dying prepping methods, included salt which penetrates dye into the fibers of fabric. After one wash the clothing was the same color they were before I sprayed this junk on them. Save your money. Lastly, you'll only get a half bottle out of the can. the nozzle clogs up half way through.

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