Jordan,
I have used acrylic paint from the craft store in the past, but have started using powder paint from Bass Pro. The powder paint has almost no drying time. I normally use marabou for the tail but I have used arctic fox fur. I use a variety of materials for the body. Most of the micro jigs that I tie now have Ice Dubbing for the bodies. Experiment with different materials. You never know what may work.
Steve