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[Abrowneyegirl]

I have a piece of art that is a printed or painted fabric.  I would like to "seal" the fabric to help it repel dirt.  

Is there a spray I could lightly apply or something like a mod podge ?

[SCshopper2]

Frankly I would get it framed behind glass. Fabric sealed with Modge Podge still gets dusty - remember the stiffy bows from the 90's that we decorated basket handles with? Cute but still required dusting maintenance🙂 Perhaps a really narrow frame would set it off but be relatively unobtrusive and the glass would also preserve the piece. Just a thought.

[Abrowneyegirl]

@SCshopper2 

It is a large piece that is mounted to a thick 2 1/2 inch canvas  frame.

Like this

 

[Kachina624]

@SCshopper2   You could stretch your fabric over canvas stretchers from an artist supply store then spray with polyurethane spray which would protect it and all I w for wiping with a damp cloth for cleaning.

You don't say what its being used for now, if anything.

[Mellyg]

If it is something precious, framing it and putting it behind glass would be the "safe" bet.  If not, then Mod Podge or Krylon may be good choices! 

[Still Raining]

If the piece is as pictured, there are several ways of coating.

I have never been able to use a brush without marks, but sprays work.

Coating will "destroy" the fabric as fabric of course.

[Sage04]

My niece paints canvas sneakers and she seals them with Modge Podge Acrylic Sealer.