Make small decorative paint impressions with these fine-pored natural sea sponges. Their different shapes give you several contact surfaces to dab with, for example on painted pottery or a decorative panel. Each sponge leaves its own irregular texture.
Three or four sponges
Choose one of the two packs. You receive natural sponges in assorted sizes; the stated size ranges are approximate, rather than a fixed size for each sponge. Shapes, colours and pores can vary. Paint and other materials are not included.
- KER 301F: 3 fine-pored sea sponges, approximately 2.5–7.5 cm.
- KER 401F: 4 fine-pored sea sponges, approximately 2.5–8.5 cm.
Choose the contact surface for your work
Use a smaller contact surface for local accents and try a different side of the sponge for another impression. The four-pack gives you one extra sponge. When using several colours, keep a separate sponge for each. A brush or stamp is more useful for a clean line or an identically repeated shape.
Dabbing with paint
Suitable for watercolour, acrylics, oils and dyes. Choose paint that suits your surface and follow its drying and fixing instructions.
- Pick up a little paint and dab off the excess on a test piece.
- Dab lightly and rotate the sponge to vary the pattern; also test the effect of more or less pressure.
- Let a layer dry if needed before adding a new colour.
Cleaning and storage
Clean promptly after use according to the paint’s instructions. For water-soluble paint, use soap and water. Let the sponges air-dry thoroughly before putting them away.
See our other sponges for decorative painting.
