Michael's sponges

I saw these sponges at michaels. Has anyone used them before? Do they work good? Should i buy? Thnx in advance for ur help

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I have them, personally I don't like them much. After a couple of washings they seem to fall apart at the edges.. I'm talking about after 5-6 washes. They are easy to find and affordable, so that's a plus...

Yup, Vegas Mom hit it on the nose. They're pretty cheap, but they fall apart very quickly. On the other hand, once they're ragged, they're good for stippling on color and dragging color to make fur lines.

Aaahh ok thank u so much! I think im just gonna try n find the tack sponges every one talks about.. Those are better right?

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I have these ones and snaz sponges.

This is where I get mine: http://cheshirehorse.com/Mini-Tack-Sponge-Value-Pack-P1061.aspx

Boe I've used those same exact sponges before and as already said they do break down very quickly. I am now using the FWW sponges and so far I love them they are so soft on the skin.

Thank u so Much for the advice... I was kinda hoping i could get something local cuz of the shipping cost :/ but i guess ill just have to save up n get the good ones if theyre worth it

you can get these on ebay...free shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/25-SYNTHETIC-SPONGES-ART-PAINTING-CRAFTS-WHOLESALE-/310337510580?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item48418e9cb4

Yeey thank u so much! Now all i gotta do is convince the hubby to give me some mula

I had some of the sponges from Michaels and they were so stiff and scratchy. My son complained whenever I used them on his face. The FWW green are by far the best and they holdup very well.

Now if I could learn to lay color down like some of these other wonderful painters I'd be happy.

MULA!!! Too funny..

I've been using tack sponges, found mine at Tractor Supply, $8 a dozen. They seem to be holding up pretty well and lay down a good base. A good alternative to the pricier spounges

ginganinja wrote:I've been using tack sponges, found mine at Tractor Supply, $8 a dozen. They seem to be holding up pretty well and lay down a good base. A good alternative to the pricier spounges

Im gonna give these a try too if i can find them local cuz i really dont want to pay $8 dls for shipping plus the sponges... I think 'what else could i have bought wih the shipping money?' im cheap like that lol

I currently use them. However, I do recycle them often. I am just more gentle with them when I wash them. If you got yours from Michaels, they also have a Snaz section with the Snaz sponges. I grab those instead for the most part. The price is the same, however the Snazaroo sponges come with 2 rather than 3 in a pack.

Shipping always get to me too everytime I order it has to be worth it atleast 50 plus FP supplies are an addiction. Can't say I was not warned.

ARTSY LADY wrote:Shipping always get to me too everytime I order it has to be worth it atleast 50 plus FP supplies are an addiction. Can't say I was not warned.

they are addicting!!! Im like a big fiend saving every little piece thats left or breaks off or like my husband sat on my size one brush and craked it! Did i throw it away?! No way! Till death do us part i say! Hehe

paintedskinfx wrote:I currently use them. However, I do recycle them often. I am just more gentle with them when I wash them. If you got yours from Michaels, they also have a Snaz section with the Snaz sponges. I grab those instead for the most part. The price is the same, however the Snazaroo sponges come with 2 rather than 3 in a pack.

I have one of those white sponges but i feel like it sucks up alot of paint what do you think?.... Then again i only used it once i should try it again huh!

The snaz sponges soak less paint up after you've used them once. They are so dry in the package. You can try soaking it in warm water or use it more often. I am interested in trying others, but I have never had a major problem- not enough to make me switch anyway.