Sometimes there is a big, solid surface on stage that needs breaking up.  A sponged effect is the most common way to do this.  A sea sponge is usually better for this purpose than a manufactured sponge, because it will provide a more random texture with less effort on your part.

They can be used for steps in marbling techniques, painting stones and rocks, adding aging textures and lots of other cool stuff. 

I have a variety of sea sponges in a variety of textures and sizes in my paint kit.  I have huge ones with both tight and loose textures that I use for large surface areas.  I also have smaller ones that are better for narrow surface areas and corners.  I keep smaller bits of sponge too for painting props and model pieces.  

 Washing sponges thoroughly at the end of the day is very important to keeping them useful for a long time.  They do begin to disintegrate after a while, but they can last quite a while if well cared for.  

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