Myths - Oil vs Acrylic Painting

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Is it safe to mix water with your acrylics? Are oils really more toxic than acrylics? Do oil paints smell bad? I'm debunking 13 common myths beginners are told about oil and acrylic painting!

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Acrylic Supplies
★ Fredrix 9x12" Belgian Linen paint boards
★ Fine Mist Sprayer https://amzn.to/3qS3HKC
★ Blending Brush (it's a makeup brush that I use as a mop brush) https://amzn.to/35fzZrT
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★ Masterson Art Palette http://amzn.to/2oTxccT
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The following are base sets to get started if you don't have oil paints at all. Either set is a great start!
★Winsor & Newton Winton Color oil paint: http://amzn.to/2pgYZro
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★Mop Brush I recommend the 12 pack on these http://goo.gl/CiWgfD I also used a #4 liner brush and two #8 filberts, both synthetic hog hair and a few stiff round brushes
★ Varnish - Gamvar https://amzn.to/327cqf6

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