
Upcycle your clothes with Line Art
A cotton canvas is always a good option, but why not try something new? In this tutorial, we’re showing you how you can create a canvas out of clothing by upcycling a plain jacket (or any kind of textile fabric) into a work of art!
What you need
- Talens Art Creation Textile paint
- Textile at least 50% cotton
- Painters tape
- Brushes or Sponge stick
- Tear-off palette
- Something to cover the table and yourself
Tips
- Line art can be as easy as you want it to be, so this tutorial is perfect for beginners as well as more experienced artists
Step 1
Outline the parts you want to paint with painter’s tape.

Step 2
Shake the paint before use and add the chosen color on a tear-off palette.

Step 3
Paint the parts of the textile with the colors you want. Let it dry for 30 minutes.

Step 4
Draw line art on the textile using a graphite pencil.

Step 5
Trace the lines with black paint to let it pop and let it dry for 30 minutes.
Lay a sheet of baking paper on top of the painted part and iron for 5 minutes to fixate. Enjoy!
