[Mikendebbie]

I used to use wet finger method, dragging/pulling my finger toward me, sort of like trying to push the bead into the joint. I always made a mess because it built up on my finger in front of where I was pulling my finger. I would pull a short distance and try to wipe off the excess..very messy. A caulking subcontractor told me to try using round ended “butter knife” or similar to “tool” the joint. The subs have several special tools made for the job but a butter knife worked for me. Move the knife forward to “remove” or scoop the excess, then wipe off the tip before making the next scoop. The rounded knife end leaves a nice looking joint. The key is to learn to apply the right amount of material to the bead - which takes practice. I still make a mess but it’s better than the finger method.