Green Fantasy Sponges?

Yep FWW are my fave sponges - I made a pair of wings for them and got paid partly in sponges so I'm set for life I think

I chop all mine into half, half moons.
Oh and Mothercare did a huge round soft baby bath sponge with bevelled egded that I cut into 3 sort of wedges. They don't last so well though and are pricey - but BIG, good for bodies/ big bases.

I don't like the wolfe, unless for effect, too porous and too soft.
Snaz, too soft but their new petal sponges are better just too expensive.

For the teams who work for me at the Rugby 7s (sort of like the superbowl finals) I buy huge brick spongess from the chinese wet market - comes in pastel blue, yellow, pink, etc and use big sharp scissors to but it into useful shapes.

Cat

I wonder if a guillotine paper cutter is sharp enough to cut the big sponges?

I find that the trick is to compress the sponge really well before you cut, or you get really wonkey edges (this is from trying to make eyelashes from dark foam disks... wierd, I know, it's a puppet thing). I just bought a circle cookie cutter to attempt to smoosh a carwash sponge down as I cut... we'll see how I manage that one! I think I'm going to try using an exacto, but who knows... worth a try for decent super cheap sponges.

K, cuz I'm so new at this, I'm trying to follow the shape thing and it's kinda confusing. What is the best shape for a sponge and why? I think it's just to keep fingers clean? Yes, no? Pictures might help. Going to LaFete YAY! I'm sure I'll get a better grasp, but in the mean time....
Thanks, ya'll!

I have never heard of FWW paint... Is that a liquid paint? What does it compare to? Worth trying/buying?

dang it says on her website that she had free shipping Feb 26th, 27th and 28th

SuzySparkles wrote:I have never heard of FWW paint... Is that a liquid paint? What does it compare to? Worth trying/buying?

It's a creme, with the most beautiful colors and blending ever. Not for brush work at all.

Jenny

I love FWW but the colors.......... I guess I just see them different than Jenny.
The sparkle colors - great, love that lighter blue but some just don't work on guys and most non-euro ethnic skin tones.

SuzySparkles wrote:dang it says on her website that she had free shipping Feb 26th, 27th and 28th

Send me your address and I'll send you a couple so that you can try them out.

Jenny

So it looks like Jodi Carr doesn't sell this any more?

Looks like she is only selling Wolfe sponges.

Glad I got some!!! lol.

But really the premium ones SF sells (And some regular tack sponges from the feed store I cut up) are just about the same for me as the Green Fantasy ones.

I use large scissors or a regular carving knife to cut up the large tack sponges then just trim the rough edges when they are the size I like

I hate to tell you this but if you bought Wolfe sponges you were robbed... The tack sponges have gone up a little in price over the last year or so, but still...

I have never bought the Wolfe ones so I can't really comment about those, I think they are Paradise ones I had, but I got some GF ones last time I ordered American FacePainter mag.

I ordered and just received (30) "SYNTHETIC ART, PAINTING, CRAFT SPONGES ~WHOLESALE" with free shipping for $9.99. After checking them out I am thinking about ordering another (30). After that, I shouldn't have to order sponges for a long time!

I did a test applying paint on my arm and although they are not as soft as the Snaz sponge I had been using it applies the paint nicely. I probably wouldn't know a good sponge from a bad sponge though, so take it for what it is worth!

Dfx has them on their website. They are really soft and I tried them all. Luckily, one of our local vendors has them so I don't have to pay the shipping, OTW- it is pricey. Metina, will you carry them in your store soon?