Arts & Crafts Sponge for Painting – Whole Natural Sponge (Medium, 12-14cm)

This natural sea sponge for painting is a beautiful companion for creative expression. Sustainably sourced and harvested from the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, each sponge is left whole and shaped entirely by nature. These painting sponges offer an organic and rough surface that’s perfect for blending, dabbing, stippling, and adding depth to your work.

Naturally durable and absorbent, these artist sponges hold pigment beautifully without breaking down, making them a trusted tool for artists, decorators, and makers alike. Available in four approximate sizes, each painting sponge is entirely unique in form and feel – a tactile treasure for hands that love to create.

Sponge for Painting, Blending & Crafts

Create a variety of textures and patterns that cannot be replicated with a brush. Perfect with Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour, Fabric Paints, Pottery, Ceramics, Painting & Decorating. Produce unique and beautiful patterns on your ceramic creations with various sponge techniques.

Use Wet or Dry

Use your sponge dry for oil and acrylic paints, detailing, fabric painting, pottery and ceramics. Or dampen before use to soften – perfect for dabbing, smudging and watercolours.

Caring for Your Ocean Sea Sponges

• Rinse sponge with water before first use to soften.
• After using, simply rinse with clean water, squeeze out excess and leave to dry before you are ready to use again.
• Allow to air dry to avoid mould growth and prolong its use.
• To help revitalise your natural sponge and extend its life, you may also wish to clean it from time to time. To do so, mix a tablespoon of baking soda in a bowl of water and allow to soak for 15 minutes. Then rinse with clean water as normal and allow to air dry.
• Sponges can be composted when they become brittle or no longer needed due to being naturally biodegradable.

Please note: These real sea sponges are a 100% natural product from the Mediterranean Sea and therefore may contain naturally occurring particles from the sea floor. Whilst we try our utmost to ensure these are removed, please wash and rinse your new sponge thoroughly before first use, squeeze to remove excess water and leave to dry.