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 Any
type of sponge is a versatile stamping accessory for adding
texture, background, and other special effects. Experiment
with various techniques to find your favorite.
TYPES
OF SPONGES
METHODS
OF USE
Cut or tear sponges to get different textures.
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Use different amounts of pressure to get darker and lighter
effects.
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Use
sponges either dry, or slightly dampened with water.
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Tapping,
smudging, smearing and circular motions are all ways to
get different effects and textures
S
T A M P I N ' T I P S
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Sponge around paper masks which you have cut or torn to
create cloud-filled vistas. Then sponge on a bit of light
blue, pink or violet to accent clouds.
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Sponge
through paper doilies, lace or netting for a delicate
Victorian look. Make borders using sponging and masks.
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For
beautiful grass: Sponge on shadings to lay down base colors
of greens, blues and yellows. Then use a grass stamp for
distinct blades. Stamp it over and over without re-inking
to add depth.
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Sponge
over nautical designs to give them the impression of being
under water, in fog, etc.
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Use
the full width of the sponge for large areas or backgrounds
or cut your sponge into your own design such as a star
or heart. For example, create a brick wall using a small
rectangular piece of dry sponge.
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Make
stencils using craft punches, your own designs, or cutting
out previously stamped images.
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Use
your sponges slightly damp instead of dry, for a softer
more blended look.
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Small cloth rags can be used to create soft impressions
for backgrounds, especially when used damp.
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Sponge
areas of intense color by simply turning over your ink
pad and applying it directly to your project.
T
E C H N I Q U E E X A M P L E S
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Stamp in Memories Black Ink, mask butterfly.
Background sponged with torn paper and Memories Ink (blue,
purple).
Butterfly was colored with Marvy Brush Markers.
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