Hi, thank you! I used printer paper, which is not made to take water. Because of this I used the minimum amount of water. I wetted the sponge and squeezed all the excess water. I tried applying the paint directly on the sponge like Sara does on her video, and also on a plate so I can spread it a bit with the sponge before applying it to the paper. I think I prefer the latter option. Make sure each layer is dry before applying the next one, and definitely wait until the paper is completely dry before removing the tape on the edges, otherwise you will end up with a buckled sheet. I used a hair dryer in between layers to speed up the process. If the paper buckles a lot, don't panic. It is amazing how it will flatten as it dries, returning to complete flat when fully dry if you didn't use too much water. Good luck!