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wybnormal Thank you, This is a very useful information here!
Alternatives to Bob Ross Products
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I generally mix and match whatever paints I have on hand. In the United States, Jerry's Artarama sells a brand called Lukas 1862 (they also have a student grade Lukas paint). These paints are a little on the thick side and remind me of Bob Ross paints. The only colors that don't map well are Sap Green (I opt for Green Earth in Lukas paints) and Midnight Black, which I just mix myself from whatever's available if I'm out.
TheLandscapePainter I actually got a Kevin Hill script liner brush. As first I wasn't 100% sure it would do the trick (it has much longer bristles than the BR script liner brush). However after a few times using it I love it. And actually I can make much finer tree limbs and such with it.
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dracula Thanks dracula for the hint with the Lukas 1862 paints. It is a German brand (the "k" should already told me), so I have it available here. I will try that too.
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5 months later
wybnormal oh, great to know. I have been to Michael's store but I felt like they are more expensive than other stores. I do buy home items, colors, and canvas in bulk at Blick or Michaels. Ken Bromley Oil Paints have a similar consistency to the thicker Bob Ross oil paints. Many people also use Daler Rowney Georgian Oils, or Winsor & Newton Winton. Have you ever heard people at Michael's store chuckling about the price match policy? If you buy a qualifying item on Michaels.com, then find the identical item for less at Michaels.com, as an eligible online retailer, in a Michaels printed or digital ad, you can match that price and then beat it by 10%.
19 days later
Here in Australia it is very difficult to buy Bob Ross paints in the full colour range. The tubes that came with my Deluxe painting set were "old stock" with labels coming off and the oil separating from the pigment...some tubes even leaking oil...not ideal for a new painter. At the moment the USA is not exporting much of anything so..is there a reliable supplier here in Aus. for Bob Ross paints?
3 months later
Hi everyone. I'm new to the community - excited to be here.
Da Vinci has a massive range of brushes. Does anyone know which brush is a good alternative to the Bob Ross brush?
Tom0779 Thanks Tom
Da Vinci has a massive range of brushes. Does anyone know which brush is a good alternative to the Bob Ross brush?
Sorry, but nope. Nothing about da Vinci brushes. Check if Alexander Art store carry their brushes as Bill was Bobs teacher.
7 days later
So i did the one thing i said i would never do....... I paid £15 for Bob ross liquid white as i was fed up mixing my own , i shall now go and hide my shame
tel Self inflicted - but was it worth it?
Yeah, i guess
tel do you think you will be able to adjust your home recipe after compare to the original product? Do you see it makes sense at all?
Purely as a time saver really, if i mix a batch it goes yellow and has to be thrown away after a few days , hopefully Bobs product does not do this. The consistency is comparable however to a simple mix of white paint and linseed oil ,not decided if it is more effective yet however.
18 days later
Hmm, something i haden;t considered, Bobs liquid white is not compatible when using water mixable oils so i now need to return to the use of white spirits to clean my brush which defeats the object somewhat.......disapointing 
tel hm… live and learn. I would not think about this too. Maybe there is cheap white on water soluble paints that you can dilute a bit and apply? Maybe something in school grade quality?