I learned a few things about erasers overall: My other conclusions are within each section of the article. It measures 7 mm in diameter and 120 mm in length. Fine on removing the graphite under pigment liner pens and didn’t lighten the ink. Thank you, This was prevented by only using a twisting motion or pressing motion, not a stretching motion. A few contain abrasives like pumice – but those are usually just the rhomboid-shaped school erasers. After testing different types of erasers, different brands and different methods I have discovered a few things that might help you get the most from this small but important drawing implement. I’m glad you found it helpful! (computing) An overwriter program used to prevent data recovery. But I found that if you use a two-step method you can erase coloured pencil quite thoroughly. A simple click mechanism brings out more of the eraser, which is replaceable. They do fit and you can get use out of about half of what is left! Staedtler Mars Rasor Eraser Pencil (phthalate and latex free). c. Plastic/vinyl erasers – the firmest eraser. Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License; (US) A thing used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil. Some beautiful drawings have been done using the subtractive method. The best advice is to draw very faint lines you can barely see and when painted over they won’t show. We had always believed that the red part was to … Koh-I-Noor Refill for Plastic Eraser Holder English (UK) A rubber and an eraser are the same thing. An eraser removes dry medium from a surface (usually paper) but how you will be using it determines which type you will need. Why do so many erasers state they are ‘phthalate-free’? Thank you for sharing. Removed the graphite under the watercolour with a bit more damage to the paint than the one above. own set of erasers. you have ever noticed a difference in the But I am curious if Kneaded erasers are not very good for completely erasing an area. Different types of erasers cut in different ways depending on the materials they're made from. A rubber durometer of Shore 70A is the most commonly chosen material hardness for all applications. Thank you, useful lateral thinking ideas, just wish I’d This eraser leaves residue that can mark the work surface when brushed off. Great reviews, pinpoint detail. Faber Castell Perfection Eraser Pencil, Single Ended Eraser, Set of 2 (soft for graphite, coloured pencils and charcoal) Great reviews, pinpoint detail. Plastic erasers seem cleaner than rubber erasers because their crumbs are not as fine, the rubber eraser crumbs are so fine it is a bit harder to get rid of them all. This two-part method worked well for light and medium applications of coloured pencil; very dark applications didn’t erase completely, though were better than expected. Koh-I-Noor Combined Eraser – natural rubber – soft red side for erasing pencil marks and a hard blue side for erasing pen lines. Simply push down the end of the pen to push the eraser up and to retract, push down the end of the pen while pushing down the tip of the eraser. Your email address will not be published. Julie was the editor of the Jackson's Art Blog for 10 years and now writes for the blog part time. Faber Castell Putty Rubber To brush the crumbs away I have an old, large, Second kneading of small piece next day: fine. It features a slide-out stick shape eraser made from soft synthetic rubber which is suitable for a wide range of graphite pencils. I remember those from uni. It doesn’t bother me at all and I have found over the years my go-to erasers are rubber ones. ‘Dustless’ means that the eraser residue particles clump together for more complete removal, leaving fewer tiny particles that are actually still on the paper but you don’t see… until you take a close-up photo. Dark graphite and coloured pencil can best be removed by using two steps: press/lift with a putty rubber until no more will come off and then finish with a plastic or rubber eraser. I made test sheets that included hard (6H), medium (HB) and soft (6B) graphite pencils in two degrees of pressing down – light and heavy. From now on I will use a lightly applied softer pencil for any sketching that I wish to erase after watercolour or ink have been added. times to get the ink flowing again. Eraser vs. Rubber - What's the difference? These are the ones that feel dusty to the touch. the white? I recently watched a video on You Tube about using eraser to thought longer! All performed equally well at subtractive drawing in charcoal. Koh-I-Noor Big Soft Elephant Eraser – natural rubber – oversized giant eraser, can be cut into many smaller erasers in the shapes you desire or makes a fun gift. This innovative Milan Sharpener and Eraser stick will save space and is simple and convenient. Daler-Rowney Putty Rubber A few performed better than others at press/lift to lighten coloured pencil (which can then be more easily erased with a plastic eraser or drawn over). Rubber (noun) a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow. We love the Tombow MONO Sand Eraser because it's effective at removing colored pencil marks, as well as ink marks (ballpoint or rollerball) and even some markers. Specialty – fibreglass pen, cleaning cushion with eraser dust for cleaning up a whole sheet of dirty paper, erasing knife or razor blade and more. Flip one end to reveal the sharpener with a carbon steel blade, ideal for standard size graphite pencils and colour pencil. The more easily a graphite mark will smudge – the more easily it will erase. The tests showed that the dust from a rubber eraser is finer than from a plastic eraser, so it really helps to have a dusting brush to carefully remove it if you are worried about smudging your drawing. Also – what kind of paper and media will you be erasing? I’m really sorry but I don’t believe we sell the Magic Rub eraser so wouldn’t know how it compares to the ones that Jackson’s do sell….if anyone out there has used this eraser and knows how it might compare with other erasers in this article please share your knowledge! I have had a look around and the paper-wrapped erasers are not being made anymore by anyone I could find. Great article Julie! Hi Ugo supplies in this fashion (my husband is a Natural rubber: These erasers are slightly abrasive, and leave quite a bit of dust behind. Hi Julie. used? suggestion as to what is best? Great on removing the graphite under pigment liner pens without lightening the ink. I’ve run into a problem that I’m )^2 piece and push and lift, whilst rolling to a clean area each time. If you mean natural rubber erasers – I cover that about halfway through the article. not good at fine line erasing, I yearn for the swivel sleeves look as I have found that they leave grease spots on the wall and worry that they are quite oily. Great reviews: not crumbly, not oily, comes in a plastic box to stay clean. the FABER CASTELL : GLASS FIBRE "Rubber" is used in the UK, and "eraser" is used in the US. This attribute allows them to erase some pen marks, but they can tear paper if used vigorously. idea why this is happening!???! free blowing and a very soft, sable like brush. Because they contain oil I also checked if they left greasy marks on watercolour paper that would act as a resist and cause watercolour to bead up on top. Charles Gentry. First kneading: a bit stiff, had to twist it to get it to move, held together like gum except when I stretched it more than 2cm then it would form fine threads that had little bits caught in it that fell out like snow, so I felt I was losing bits of the rubber. Or let the graphite lines show a bit as part of the painting. The makes of putty rubber vary a lot in softness- from very soft and melty to super stiff almost like a hard rubber eraser. So no matter how lightly you draw with a hard pencil (6H) it will be harder to erase than a soft pencil (HB or 2B). Rubber erasers feel a bit powdery to the touch and this bothers some people a great deal. Most are With regard to removing crumbs left by erasers, I use a It also has a safety blade system which prevents the blade from becoming detached from the body of the pencil sharpener. I The charcoal acted as a lubricant, the plastic eraser slipped all over the surface and could not crumble away so after a stroke or two was slick with black and could not remove any more. few!) Hi! ), Faber Castell PVC Free Eraser, White with Red Sleeve (phthalate free), Faber Castell Vinyl Eraser White and Blue (This product has now been discontinued), Faber Castell White Vinyl Eraser (PVC-free), Faber Castell UFO Eraser in a gift package, Derwent Dual Eraser, Twin Pack (pvc and latex free), Caran D’ache Technik Eraser for Graphite (phthalate free) – non-abrasive, not for ink, Caran D’ache Design Eraser for Graphite and Coloured Pencils (phthalate free) – non-abrasive, not for ink, Caran D’ache Artist Soft Eraser – Recommended for Drawing Paper (phthalate free) – extra soft, non-abrasive, not for ink, Caran D’ache Triangular Eraser (phthalate free) – non-abrasive, not for ink, Maped Softy Eraser, Pack of 2 (phthalate free), Kokuyo Kadokeshi 28 Angle Eraser (This product has now been discontinued), Kokuyo Miri 5 Function Eraser (This product has now been discontinued). Rubber erasers (they used to be made of natural rubber and now some are synthetic rubber)- middle in the scale of firmness. pen over a different piece of paper a few The Jackson’s and Derwent were also good putty rubbers. The provide gentle yet complete erasing. The brands are quite similar in their results. ‘Dust-free’ means that crumbs clump together which can be good if you are having trouble removing all the eraser dust from your drawing, the teeny tiny particles can be hard to get rid of. Any Rubber (noun) an eraser made of rubber (or of a synthetic material with properties similar to rubber); commonly mounted at one end of a pencil. Then it was fine. So it is a common misconception that rubber is 'a device to rub something out'. Excellent information. They are a harder eraser than regular soft ones, designed for ink removal. Both of these require 2 x AAA batteries and both have great reviews. Castell round but triangular would be the As the graphite, charcoal or colour lifts off the paper and sticks to your eraser, you’ll need to fold the eraser in on itself (the ‘kneading’ part of kneaded eraser) to move the dirty bits away from the surface of your rubber so the eraser won’t add marks to your drawing. We don’t stock one at the moment. something soft to hold but with the control A dusting brush Julie is also a professional artist who studied on the Turps Studio Painting Programme and Camberwell College of Art. Then you create your drawing by removing the grey to expose the white of the paper. When I Google this all the results seem to point to a product called ‘Magic Eraser’, as opposed to an art eraser. pencil sort I recall from a mispent youth in random drawing supplies). First kneading: very difficult to start, hard, had to tear into pieces and put them back together again, eventually got smooth after a lot of twisting and tearing. 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Click erasers test results.Click for larger view. This was easiest to use but only performed well at subtractive drawing with charcoal and at the two-step coloured pencil erasing – if you are just doing that this might be a good choice. Rubber erasers test results.Click for larger view. If you intend to erase small exact areas you might wish to try an eraser shield. it. The Kosmo Mini that is in the lower left of the same photo might be useful for you as it is designed to be held like a tailor’s chalk and has a somewhat thin edge. Hidden under the cap at the one end is a soft synthetic rubber eraser, suitable for erasing a wide range of graphite marks. A few others, we have tried to make a note of it on all the product descriptions on the website. AES Industries erase wheel http://amzn.to/2vAmo8CShow down between different makers of erase wheels. How it performed: Worked moderately well when rubbed or when pressed and lifted. All brands worked equally well. Crustless bread was used as an eraser in the past; a Meiji-era (1868-1912) Tokyo student said: "Bread erasers were used in place of rubber erasers, and so they would give them to us with no restriction on amount. Eraser is made of rubber.... and the action of erasing something usually means rubbing the eraser on the piece of paper. That’s a fantastic solution! Rubber (noun) contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse. Koh-I-Noor Refill for Plastic Eraser Holder 9736 : Pack of 5. With all erasers remain aware of how hard you are pressing. Putty rubbers left to right:Jakar, Koh-i-noor, Factis, Faber-Castell, Jackson’s, JAS, Winsor & Newton, Derwent, Daler-Rowney. It is probably because people are instead buying click erasers (plastic erasers) or wood-encased erasers (rubber erasers). Fine on press and lift for coloured pencil lightening. Finally, don’t forget that you can use a craft knife to cut a plastic eraser into any shape you want and many artists cut sharp edges on their erasers and trim them as needed. Eraser Types. The eraser is made of soft synthetic rubber and it is suitable for removing strokes from graphite pencils on all kinds of surfaces. Fine on press and lift for coloured pencil lightening. Except it was as good at lightening coloured pencil as other makes. Second kneading of small piece next day: hard. Many brands of erasers have stopped using them. Having said that, the word condom is far more likely to be used to refer to a condom than any other term. I’m glad you found it useful! While the pink erasers you find on pencils … I too have tested various art Accidentally rubbing too vigorously can cause your paper to buckle and crease. reply. They usually contain plastic erasers. Very good value. Both need to be refilled often during use as the soft plastic wears away fairly quickly. These are great tools. I expected the opposite, that if it is oil it would leave a greasy mark that would repel water, so that was a surprise. (US) A thing used to erase something written by chalk on a chalkboard; chalkboard eraser. (This product has now been discontinued – this is a close alternative Jakar Drawing Companion Set) Best on the light lines of graphite, not so well on the dark. With a retractable eraser which measures 0.4mm across, the pen also features a handy pocket clip and has a comfortable grip. the US. The advantage is that that you can erase precisely where you want and it is very gentle on the paper. They usually contain plastic erasers. Thanks for the information – bit mind blown but clearer as to what to use – I really struggle The click So that might mean that the ones that feel particularly oily or soft might just have more oil. Your email address will not be published. 79 $12.41 $12.41 The eraser is PVC/Phthalathe free. I would love to see a review of the Arrowhead cap erasers vs other cap erasers. Wow, there is a lot of information in this So we thought nothing of taking these and eating a firm part to at least slightly satisfy our hunger." Many of today's most high-tech erasers are made of vinyl. A newer eraser is on the left, and an older eraser on the right. I like these but found the brushes on the ends weren’t very good, for a small area a soft paintbrush works better and for a large one a dusting brush is better. There are many other types of erasers; I'll focus on just the two in the question. An electric eraser is a great tool for gentle erasing but you go through tips really fast. See Wiktionary Terms of Use for details. But you missed the easiest one for erasing coloured pencil! Now they only have the boring plain white erasers with the company names on the sleeve. Some makes come in little boxes to keep them clean and to prevent their oil from transferring to other things. STAEDTLER erasers… For true precision, you might want an eraser shield. Possibly this is what you would be looking for? performance of the black rasoplast versus Derwent Battery Operated Eraser 30 Refills. lemon. The firmest, but still usable (not hard as rubber so that you couldn’t ‘knead’ it) putty rubber was the Koh-i-noor. remove spots/stains on leather and plastic handbags. However, it is great that they can read I also tried rubbing the putty rubber on an area and painting a watercolour wash over the top. This is one of the most classic types of erasers — it’s the pink cylinder on the top of … I’m surprised Jackson’s don’t sell them! the bisque fired pot. parchment or vellum).Erasers have a rubbery consistency and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. I currently use my last one for small, precise erasing of mathematical calculations of #2 pencils on ordinary computer paper. Be careful with storing it, it can become very sticky and adhere to other items in your pencil box and can be very difficult to remove. But out of the new ones, I like the Hi-Polymer that you reviewed and the Staedtler. ), Faber Castell Latex Free Eraser, Cream and Grey, natural rubber (two sides: one for graphite and colour pencils and the other for ink. This type of rubber is the best choice for erasing highlights in charcoal or pastel because plastic and rubber erasers leave pieces that can smear the drawing when you rub them away, but a putty rubber collects the charcoal or pastel inside itself without leaving any crumbs to brush away. with vynil erasers on Bristol board, if I And at just $1.19 per package, lasts for 3-4-months. Many plastic erasers come with paper sleeves that you can use to hold the rubber. But unfortunately it isnt. For one of the most common subtractive drawing techniques, you cover a piece of drawing paper completely using a graphite pencil or block; charcoal or charcoal powder; or graphite powder. Left to right: Jackson’s, JAS, Winsor& Newton, Derwent, Daler-Rowney. We are currently adding the missing dimensions on some of the erasers. Fine on removing the graphite under pigment liner pens and didn’t lighten the ink. Most people assume they know all there is to know about erasers. Some pencils have an … Jakar Blue Putty Rubber, very large Phthalates are a chemical additive that makes plastic pliable (like a squeeze bottle) instead of hard (like the keys on your keyboard). Precision click erasers (uncountable, slang) Tires, particularly racing tires. Any Generally, most rubber materials fall under the rubber durometer scale of Shore A. erasers in my kit and my students are always intrigued But since they crumble away they don’t last as long. An eraser (also known as a rubber in Commonwealth countries, from the material first used) is an article of stationery that is used for removing marks from paper or skin (e.g. Hi Karenina erasing pencil marks and a hard blue side Their name for the little erasers on … We are constantly updating our ranges to meet the needs and requirements of the artists who shop with us. Second kneading of small piece next day: very hard still like hard rubber. And the ones that were softer (seemed oilier) didn’t do this with the watercolour, another surprise. A bit of oil is left on the paper when you use these rubbers. think it would be a hard abrasive type. Rubber also tends to be cheaper.
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