Sea stars are integral members of marine ecosystems, although they compete directly with commercial and recreational fishermen. 1  One sea star can devour over 50 young clams in a week. 2  When their population grows, sea stars can consume entire beds of shellfish.
1 Turpentine or mineral spirits are the primary agents to use when it comes to thinning oil-based paints. 2  Evaluate how much paint was placed in the container, and add the turpentine in a ratio of approximately 3 parts paint to 1 part thinner.
When stirring your paint, keep in mind that stirring the paint for only a minute or so usually won't mix the paint well. If you're stirring the paint by hand, stir the paint continuously for at least 5 or 10 minutes. TIP: Edward adds, âStir in an upward and downward spiral motion.