Erasers
Eraser can be used to correct mistake however it can also be used as a drawing tool. Erasers can lift highlights, blend existing marks from the drawing surface or can be used to to create textural effects. Erasers come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. The three most common types are kneadable, gum and plastic vinyl erasers.
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Quality plasticized vinyl or other "plastic" erasers, originally trademarked Mylar in the mid-20th century, are softer, non-abrasive, and erase cleaner than standard rubber erasers. This was because the removed graphite did not remain on the eraser as much as rubber erasers, but was instead absorbed onto the discarded vinyl scraps. Being softer and non-abrasive, they were less likely to damage canvas or paper. They often come in white and can be found in a variety of shapes. (Wikipedia, 2016).
In Tube or Small Format
Preferred Brands

You may also find a "Tuff Stuff Eraser" at the local art store.
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Kneaded Eraser
Have a plastic consistency and are common to most artists' standard toolkit. They can be pulled into a point for erasing small areas and tight detail erasing, molded into a textured surface and used like a reverse stamp to give texture, or used in a "blotting" manner to lighten lines or shading without completely erasing them. They gradually lose their efficacy and resilience as they become infused with particles picked up from erasing and from their environment. They are not suited to erase large areas because of their tendency to deform under vigorous erasing. (Wikipedia, 2016).
Preferred Brands
- Any will do but here are some options
Gum Erasers
Less expensive erasers are made from synthetic rubber, but more expensive or specialized erasers are vinyl, plastic, or gum-like materials. Cheaper erasers can be made out of synthetic soy-based gum. Gum erasers are great for graphite they keep the graphite from smearing on the paper.Vinyl
In Tube or Small Format
Preferred Brands
- Tombow Mono Zero (Round or rectangular)
- OR SEED SLENDY+
- Tuff Stuff Eraser ® Paper Mate
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Tuff Stuff Eraser ® Paper Mate |
In Block Format Preferred Brands
- Any will do but here are some options
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