A paint technique involving the application layer after layer of opaque and translucent paint colors with a sponge.

Used to create direct to paper backgrounds etc. A small sponge is tapped onto your ink pad and then softly rotated in a circular motion on your artwork transferring the colour. Working from the lightest shades of ink through to your darkest shades and repeating with the same shade if a fuller or richer colour is desired.

A painting technique in which a sponge is dipped in paint and applied to a desired surface. Using two complementary colors results in a marbled effect.

The transfer of ink to paper using a small sponge (usually a cosmetic or craft sponge) in place of a brush. The ink is applied to the sponge and then the sponge is dabbed/tapped lightly onto a piece of paper leaving a series of small dots. A sponge with many holes, squeezed tightly while sponging, will produce a beautiful lacy effect.

Creating a textured look to a surface by loading a sponge with paint and applying to the surface.

Applying stamping ink or paint with a sea, cosmetic, or kitchen sponge to create a variety of textures.

A technique that involves smearing ink on a piece of paper or embellishment with a sponge, usually just around the edges.

The technique of tranferring ink or paint onto a paper using a sponge in place of a brush.

A paint technique involving the application of a layer or layers of opaque or translucent paint colors with a sponge.