What is the difference between oil and acrylic paints?

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The difference between oil and acrylic paint is that acrylic paints are water-based, and oil paint is made from drying oils with a medium of animal fat, linseed, or synthetic polymer. Acrylics can be thinned and brushed just like watercolors. Acrylics dry to a hard finish and tend to be easy for students...
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The difference between oil and acrylic paint is that acrylic paints are water-based, and oil paint is made from drying oils with a medium of animal fat, linseed, or synthetic polymer. Acrylics can be thinned and brushed just like watercolors. Acrylics dry to a hard finish and tend to be easy for students to use. read less
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