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Sponge painting is a method of painting that utilizes a sponge instead of a paint brush to place the paint on the surface of the wall. Natural or synthetic sponges are used for this process, and each achieves a different result. With the natural sponge, the texture achieved from the sponging technique is more organic in appearance. With the synthetic sponging, a low-density polyether, polyester or PVA is used. The result of the sponge painting techniques is the creation of highly textured abstract patterns of great depth and color that looks somewhat like a plaster effect or even marbling. The popularity of this method of painting was greater in the 1980s and 1990s.

The process of painting with a sponge begins with the application of a neutral base coat of paint on the walls. After this is applied, it is allowed to dry completely before applying another color of a similar shade, a complimentary color, but a little lighter or a little darker. This second color is allowed to dry completely. You will achieve more of a blend of colors, the more the two colors are similar, and the more natural and the more blended the sponging technique will appear.

The best method to apply the paint is with light touch to dab the paint on the wall’s surface. The sponge is very absorbent, so you will have to control the amount of paint you release as you dab it on the walls. As you work, dab on the paint lightly or more heavily to suit your preference, but go lightly, since it is easier to put more paint on than it is to take off too much paint you have applied. Allow to dry, and then add another coat until you have blended it evenly.

Painting with a sponge has evolved into a category all by itself, and has led to the development of two other methods for sponge painting walls, known as bagging and ragging. The process of applying paint to the walls is the same as with the sponge, but these two methods produce different textures on the walls. With the ragging, the texture created resembles a marbling, and bagging produces a finer more sharp texture.

It is possible to combine the sponge paint technique, the bagging and the ragging together to produce a good blended look. It can be done by applying a small quantity of paint on a rag and then dab on the wall. Then apply the same color paint using a crinkled bag. Next apply a dry sponge to give detail to the design after the ragging and the bagging applications.

Sponge painting is an interesting technique for paint application. The tips outlined in this article should give you some sponge painting ideas to get you started.

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