I have an idea for a new (I hope) sponge routine, but it would require brown sponge balls and if possible I also need some in specific shapes and sizes.

At the moment I am just looking to make a protoype set so I can see how well it plays in the real world, but I do need brown sponge balls.

Does anyone have any ideas where I may be able to get some sponge balls in brown and if possible wheer I may get some specific shape/sizes made up?

Thanks

Couldn't you take some yellow ones and dye them?

Dye. What dye would you use? would that work do you think? It may be worth a try.

What's the smallest size sponge ball available that you know of?

can you get long thin ones?

The smallest Gosh makes is 1" diameter. He does, however, manufacture mini sponge balls, which contain several mini sponge balls, ideal for a final load in specs hand. Not sure how small these are. They are smaller than 1" I know that.

Best of luck with the routine

You could get a yellow spongeball and take a brown sharpie to it.

That might work out alright.

To color sponge balls, use acrylic paint. Thin it and let the sponge absorb the color. You have to let it dry and repeat the application a couple of times. Unfortunately, this process stiffens the sponge, so the softer the sponge the better, as your final version will be stiffer than the original. However, after a few uses, the squeezing process will break down the acrylic and you'll have a soft sponge again.

A brown sharpie won't go very deep into the sponge, but it will work.

For a prototype I would use food dye on a white sponge, or Rit fabric dye diluted down and maybe you will have to repeat a few times.

Goshman (Jr.) has ways to custom make any kind of sponge. If it is a good idea maybe you can do a joint venture.

Long, thin, and brown....
Ewww, you're not thinking... are you?

Please tell me I'm wrong...

:heckno:

Is someone doing a Mr. Hanky routine?

Gonna tell the South Park folks on you

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone.

Pete - or anyone. Do you have a web address for Goshman (Jr.)? - doing a seach just gets loads of hits for the 1000's of companies that sell the balls.

Goshman would be your best source. Also food dye will work ok.

I have actually dyed sponge balls before. The best dye to use is fabric dye. Food dye is water soluble and will bleed all over EVERYTHING. As long as you dye all your sponge items at the same time, you will get the same color. Brown should work fine over yellow. Wash the sponges you are going to dye first, then dye them and rinse them very thoroughly.

If you want custom sponges, and they don't have to be perfect spheres, get an electric knife and some white polyfoam and carve them. Be careful and don't cut your fingers. Don't use a lot of pressure when you cut. You can sculpt sponge with one of these things.

After you have cut it to shape, dye it brown.

I know how you can get a hold of Steve Goshman.. PM me if you are still wanting to get in touch w/ him.

Does anyone know where to obtain sponge eggs

help please

Goshman makes them.


You should be able to get those from any magic store.


Dan Garrett sells them too. You should be able to get them from him.

You could take brown spray paint to the sponges.

I have dyed sponge balls. Use Ritz fabric dye.
It works beautifully.
Don't use Acrylic paint. It will make your sponge balls unusable.
Food coloring will be temporary at best.
As for shapes. Cut your own with tiny scissors.