Dyes & Fabric Painting

1,027 products from 136 brands, including Craft County, Jacquard and Eye Candy. Prices run from £23.68 to £239.88, including VAT.

In this range: soap making (191), fabric paints (181), candle making (59), fabric decorating kits (30) and fixatives (6).

How to choose dyes and fabric paints

Check the fibre content first, because dyes are formulated for particular fibres: fibre-reactive and all-purpose dyes suit cotton and linen, acid dyes suit wool and silk, and polyester needs specialist dyes. Fabric paints sit on the surface and work on more blends.

• Pre-wash fabric to remove finishes that block dye or paint.
• Heat-set fabric paint with an iron as directed so it survives washing.
• Adding fabric medium to acrylic paint keeps it flexible on textiles.
• Wear gloves, and a dust mask when measuring dye powders, and keep dye equipment separate from kitchen use.