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Pound for pound, I've always heard than silk is stronger than steel. I would think, if prepared in the traditional manner (i.e. rabbit skin glue and a primer etc.), it would be as good of a support as linen for painting in oils. It usually has a very fine weave, finer than linen. However, if oil paint is apply directly to any cloth I believe the acids in the oil will destroy the cloth over time. I don't think dyes or probably acrylics will adversely effect the stability of the fabric. I'm not an authority though.
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