I had a great bag, but it was bland, just black, so I tried painting on fabric. Was harden then it seems as it does not have the surface that gessoed canvas does, but I did not want that effect. I still have to try resist. BUT, it turned out ok although the paint chose where it would go rather then me controling it. I put it on double stick interfacing and did a decorative stitch around it..Last pressed it onto the bag.