Gently lift your paper and give it a gentle shake to clear it off – the extra effort is worth it.
Tip #2 – Sand It OffĮver used an eraser to tidy up your work, only to wind up with a bigger mess because your eraser was dirty? Breathe life into your old, used erasers with a piece of medium-rough sandpaper – a few quick rubs on the soiled end of your eraser and it’ll look (and work) like new! Tip #3 – Lift & Shake, Don’t Brush & Blowįor clean, smudge-free results, resist the urge to brush or blow off the debris left on your work after you’ve used an eraser – this can cause unwanted smudging and introduce moisture from your breath onto your work. Whatever you do, don’t even think of tossing it into the microwave. You can take the chill off your eraser by holding it in your hand for a few minutes, or for hands-free warming, simply sit on it. Most erasers (especially ones made from natural materials) work best when warmed a warm eraser has more tack, is more pliable and it’s less likely to cause unwanted ripping and tearing of your paper. Here’s five quick pencil erasing techniques and tips to help you make the most of your eraser(s): Tip #1 – Warm It Up Erasers are the unsung heroes of the pencil world, but we’re about to change that by showing you just how valuable these little sidekicks can be! Whether you’re a serious graphite artist, a casual sketcher or a student who refuses to surrender their trusty #2, you already know how valuable your eraser can be – or do you?Įrasers come in all shapes and sizes there’s pencil-mounted, block-style and pen-style precision models available in rubber, art gum, soft vinyl and kneaded (not to mention those new-fangled battery powered ones – the jury’s still out on those). Maximizing Your Eraser: Five Simple Tips & Techniques
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