Create lively, irregular paint textures with these coarse natural sea sponges. Their open pores leave loose dots and impressions, for example in a decorative wall finish or on painted pottery. Rotate the sponge to vary the pattern.
Choose your pack
You receive only the selected pack of sponges, rather than all four options. Sizes are approximate: natural shapes, pores and dimensions vary from sponge to sponge. Paint and other materials are sold separately.
- KER 102C: 1 large sponge, approximately 13–15 cm.
- KER 201C: 2 medium sponges, approximately 7.5–8.5 cm.
- KER 203C: 2 large sponges, approximately 13–15 cm.
- KER 302C: 3 small sponges, approximately 5–6.5 cm.
Broad areas or small accents?
Choose a large sponge for dabbing across a broad area, or small sponges for local accents. A pack of two or three lets you dedicate a sponge to each colour. The coarse texture creates irregular marks; use a brush when you need a clean line.
Painting with a sponge
Suitable for watercolour, acrylics, oils and dyes. Always choose paint that suits your surface; applying it with a sponge does not change the paint’s drying or fixing instructions.
- Pick up a little paint and dab off the excess on a test piece.
- Dab with light pressure and rotate the sponge between impressions. Compare the effect of more or less paint on your test piece.
- Let a layer dry if needed before adding another colour.
Cleaning and storage
Clean promptly after use according to the paint’s instructions. For water-soluble paint, you can use soap and water. Let the sponge air-dry thoroughly before putting it away.
Compare our other sponges for painting techniques.
