Essdee sponge roller with handle, 25 or 45 mm

Applying paint and ink

Use this small Essdee sponge roller to distribute paint or ink over a stencil or a raised surface. The soft sponge picks up the material and releases it as you roll. This is an application tool; paint and ink are not included.

Contents and choosing a width

You receive one white sponge roller in a red handle. Choose 25 mm for narrow strips and small motifs, or 45 mm to cover wider areas with fewer passes. The measurement is the roller width, not the handle length. Replacement rollers are sold separately in packs of five; choose the same width for your Essdee sponge roller.

Working with a stencil

Put a small amount of suitable water-based paint or ink on a flat surface and roll the sponge over it. Roll off excess material before working over the stencil. Hold the stencil in place and use light pressure to help reduce paint creeping under its edges. Test on the same material first; texture and coverage depend on the paint, surface and pressure.

Cleaning and storing

Rinse the sponge after use before water-based paint dries and let it air-dry fully. Avoid solvents and store it without pressure on the sponge. For evenly rolling out thick printing ink on a flat printing block, choose a roller designed for that job.

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