What is the best paint for stenciling on canvas?

They usually will, but keep in mind, removing the peeling paint will make the job take a bit longer and may cost more.

You can use a paint comb or a wire brush to clean brushes. If you have a lot of paint caked up onto your brush, those can be very good...

It may not look as authentic, but it could work. Another option could be using a silver sharpie before attaching the claws to the base.

No. If you put the mug in the dishwasher, there is a high probability the paint will come off.

Sure! However, the Chinese gong was made to make sounds, not to be decorative. If it doesn't make sound, then it's not a traditional Chinese gong. However, it would be...

You can use acrylic but you will not get the best results. The acrylic paint will harden the shirt and likely come off in the wash.

It may just make your angel unique. You could add touches of it throughout the whole costume, if you like. You could also add glitter to make it less spooky.

You can, but the paint could eat through the canvas or cause chips in the finished piece. It's best if you apply a base coat of gesso first.

You should use heavy needles, such as those needed for the leather skin. Thanks to its ball point, this kind of needle penetrates thick fabrics with ease.

You do not have to thin the paint, just use a small brush so you can see what you're doing, and give it time to dry before adding more paint.