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Used with sponging technique to apply paint and glaze to the surface to give a mottled look.
Process begins with application of a coat of paint in a solid color. Once this coat is dry, the damp sponge is then used to add glaze in another color.
One line of sponges comes with a plastic handle that can be removed as well as a smaller trim sponge for corners.
Can also be used with a negative method, which involves applying a base coat, then a glaze coat. A sponge is then used to remove some of the glaze before it has a chance to dry, partially exposing the color of the base coat.