RE: acrylic paint
I really like the Blick acrylic. Cheaper than most, good coverage and
adherence: http://www.dickblick.com/products/blickrylic-student-acrylics/
I go through gallons of the stuff painting sculptures, donated chairs,
even clay (youngest kids don't glaze but do clay, saves on the
budget), even printing.
Lois Girbino