Best Paint Sponges of 2025

"I found these sponges to be essential for my paint night. They held up well, and while cleaning them afterward was a hassle, I didn't mind tossing them given the affordable price!"

"These sponges were perfect for my stencils, but what I loved most was using them for blending paint shades. The variety of sizes is fantastic, and their durability made them great for my paintings!"

"When I purchased these sponges, I was pleasantly surprised by their quality. They worked wonderfully for both my paint and glue projects, proving to be versatile for multiple uses or as disposable items!"

"I love using both ends of this paint blotter; it creates great circular dots on my painted rocks!"

"The assorted sizes are perfect for me; these are just what I wanted!"

"These sponges are fantastic; they soak up all the paint and help me achieve a realistic, weathered look on my scale models."

"As an avid artist, I’ve found the Royal Brush Synthetic Artist Sponges to be essential in my toolkit. They are durable and hold up well even after repeated use. Their versatility is impressive, working beautifully with acrylics, oils, and watercolors. Plus, at just $1.49 for a pack of 3, they offer great value for the quality. These sponges allow my creativity to flow freely!"

"I use these sponges for ceramics, and while I appreciate their size and shape, they tend to collapse under the weight of the clay. They might be better suited for other crafts, but I think a firmer sponge would work best for my clay projects."

"These sponges are perfect for my art classes at nursing homes. They are super absorbent, clean up easily, and dry quickly, making them ideal for my needs. I believe they will last a long time as long as they are rinsed thoroughly after each use."

"I was initially skeptical about these sponges; they're huge, but I found I could easily tear them into smaller pieces. They’re excellent for adding texture to my paintings like waves and bushes. I previously bought synthetic sea sponges that were terrible, but these have a wonderful quality."

"As a newcomer to painting, I read about using sponges and decided to try these. So far, I’m really enjoying them. The bag was packed full, and the sponges have a great variety of textures. My first attempt with one was a success, and I definitely recommend them!"

"I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful quality and size of these sponges. They’re perfect for watercolor work; absolutely stunning results!"

"I bought these sponges for ceramics, and they exceeded my expectations. They're soft enough to handle but firm for working with the material. The price was also very reasonable."

"I use these for throwing on the pottery wheel. The size fits perfectly in my hand, keeping the clay wet while I work. They last a long time before showing wear. They came a bit squished, but they returned to their original shape!"

"When I finally used one of these sponges, it was fantastic. I have confidence that the others will be just as good. It's a great product overall!"

"These sponges worked perfectly for my sponge painting gift bags. I found them to be a great value and they did exactly what I needed. They wash up well with soap and water, and I've reused them successfully."

"As a budding artist at 68, I am really enjoying learning to create texture in my watercolor paintings. Just dipping a small piece of sponge into the paint and dabbing away has helped me create beautiful effects, like leaves on my trees. Highly recommend these sponges!"

"While I appreciate these sponges for my acrylic painting, they are quite small and sometimes hard to use. However, they do wash up nicely and help make the leaves on trees look realistic."

"I found separating the wedges a bit tricky and had to use scissors, but overall, the wedges are made of quality material and the size is just right. They worked great for removing oil paint from my canvas. I’ll definitely order more and recommend them to others."

"These sponges are exactly what I needed! The foam is fine and rubbery, similar to a makeup sponge, which makes them perfect for my scale models. Unlike cotton buds, they won’t leave lint all over the models. I'm really pleased with my purchase!"

"I purchased these for my clay studio, and they are just what I was looking for. They are the perfect size and I appreciate having a good quantity available. I’ve had difficulty finding sponges like these before, so I’m very satisfied with my order!"

"This is the first time I’ve used these sponges, and I’m sold! I’ve already ordered more. They apply super smooth and leave no brush strokes. They’re easy to work with and the perfect size to hold. I highly recommend!"

"I loved how smoothly I could apply the paint with these sponges. I only rated it 4 stars because they started to crumble a bit at the end of my project. Overall, I’m very happy with the results!"

"I used these sponges for my bathroom vanity, and they worked really well! They made the job easy and didn’t show brush strokes. I would definitely recommend them!"

"I received my sponges promptly, and they were exactly as described. Great price for pottery sponges!"

"This collection is fantastic. The sponges are larger than expected and measured accurately. The silk sponges have a fine texture that will enhance my paintings."

"Although I'm used to selecting my sponges at a store, these from Amazon had odd shapes. I decided to return them."

“These little sponges are perfect for dishwashing and other tasks. The 24 pack is a great value!”

“In my middle school 3-D art classes, we use these sponges almost daily. They work brilliantly for smoothing out clay sculptures and soak up excess water quickly!”

“I cut these sponges into smaller pieces for my crafts. They are strong, absorbent, and the price is great too!”