There’s an old painting technique called “sponge painting” that has been rediscovered and has become popular. It can give an interesting effect to your next paint job. The best thing about sponge ...

They’re looking just a bit puzzled. Sheri Jackson and Jodie Cariveau have just had a 90-minute class in sponge and rag wall painting from Lee Smith, lead interior designer at the Home Depot in Tustin, ...

How to make Butterfly Art: 1. Secure an elastic band in the middle of your sponge to form the wings. 2. Squirt paint onto one side of the sponge. Be generous! It works best if it’s well covered. 3.

This week’s column is a kind of part two to last week’s column on sponge painting. Our projects this time around are metal buckets made into planters, and they are larger and require a little ...

Faux finishes have come a long way from pickling and sponge painting the walls. Offerings now range from imitation leather to Venetian plaster, and techniques such as glazing, faux marble, damask and ...

You can never have enough sponges in your home. Even if you don’t like washing dishes with it, the absorbent sponge has ample uses that go beyond cleaning. From makeup to car maintenance, the sponge ...