Sponge-worthy

I'm always the last to know.

I've been smoothing wet clay on my sculptures with my thumb and palm. Seems to work well, but I thought I'd investigate whether or not there are actual tools to do that. The answer is "yes". It appears folks use sponges to smooth clay. I watched a few YouTube videos of potters using sponges to smooth their work. So, I've ordered ten 3.5" round sponges from Amazon to try out. I'll let you know if it works... and if I like using them.

 

And here again, is the clay fatuous fretter I'm smoothing. Today I worked in the right cheek trying hard to match the left. Again, the wrinkles in the corner of the eye will be sanded down. I also outlined the right ear.