The Unbleached Sea Sponge is a Special Painting Tool

The sea sponge's natural irregular surface helps create unique textures on walls, giving rise to popular finishes such as faux finishing and marbleizing.

Perfect also for home decorating projects!

The natural sponge's fibers allow greater color load and longer application time.

Artists can apply multiple layers to the medium to create special effects.

Sea sponges do not leave behind trace hairs on the painted surface as is commonly associated with paint brushes.

Easy to care for - wash sponges thoroughly after use and freshen occasionally by rinsing with baking soda.

Example of Sponging Effect

Sponges are great for effects in art or when decorating such as faux finishes, marbleizing, texturing, staining, stippling, sponge painting, and more.

Indulge your creative side for a unique masterpiece!

Our Sea Sponges are Harvested from Renewable Resources

Harvesting Sea Sponges Does Not Damage them when collected properly.

Lulllingworth's sea sponges are carefully and sustainably harvested by experienced divers to ensure that the sponge base remains intact.

This method encourages natural reproduction and re-growth, often resulting in bigger and healthier sponges than its original state.

Note: All sea sponges, irrespective of brand or type, will degrade with use over time.

Natural Sea Sponges

Example of Sponging Effect

Lullingworth Artist Unbleached Sea Sponges

Dark Particles / Specks:

After harvesting from the ocean, sea sponges are often covered in black slime and contain natural sea debris, such as particles of sand, shell, or other marine materials, embedded in their structure.

Despite careful processing, some particles may remain lodged in the sponge canals, so it is always important to inspect sea sponges prior to use.

These small dark particles, often mistaken for organic remnants or dirt, are natural materials like sea debris or flecks of dried seaweed and are not a cause for concern.

Uneven Coloration / "Burn" Marks:

Sea sponges naturally vary in shape and color. The color variations, which can range from bright yellow to dark grey or orange-brown, result from minerals absorbed from the sea.

These differences are normal and do not indicate inferior quality; they reflect the natural beauty of the sea sponge, and there is no need for concern.

Proper maintenance, such as avoiding prolonged dampness and allowing sponges to air dry naturally after use, is recommended to enhance their longevity and preserve their natural appearance.

Sponge Hardness and Sizes:

When delivered, sea sponges will feel hard and dry and may measure smaller than expected.

Please note that sea sponges are sized when wet and subject to some shrinkage when dried and packaged.

To return them to their natural size, fully saturate sponges with water and squeeze a few times. Once rehydrated, they will become soft and restored back to their full size.