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On 28-May-2005, Karen wrote:

By smooth I assume you mean by wetting my finger and going along the
bead or what ever it's called?

yep. incidentally you might want to wet your finger by putting it in water
(i usually use the toilet :P ) rather than by licking it.

The more I did that the last time the worse it looked. Maybe because I
have very small fingers, with kind of long fingernails. I will just do
one pass this time.

that's fidgeting with it. try not to. i've read, but never tried, that you
can smooth caulk with a moist sponge. doesn't sound like it would work as
well as a finger to me but it might be worth a try if you think your fingers
or nails are a problem.

there's no question that it takes some practice and a skilled touch. I
still don't do a great job at corners.

I have used a back of a spoon or a gloved hand (disposable gloves).
Both have given good results.