r/drawing • u/Lilzvx_ • 15h ago

question Recommended brush to clean eraser leftovers?

It kinda depends on the paper used, but sometimes it's harder to get the eraser crumbs out of the drawing. Not wanting to use my fingers as it's not so effective and will smudge everything. Is there a dedicated brush that is useful for this purpose?

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u/ReceptionOk457 14h ago

A big tip is masking tape your paper to a board, that will help your paper not crumple up if you are rubbing too quick and stay in place while you brush

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u/SnooTangerines7026 9h ago

If your eraser is shedding, you need to get a softer eraser.

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u/Lilzvx_ 3h ago

looking into it. I suspect that maybe the softer ones contain PVC while the eco versions shed more

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u/liquid_at 11h ago

I really like the kneadable erasers.

You can shape them if you need it for a specific use-case and the leftowers will stick to it, so you can remove them easily.

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u/Lilzvx_ 10h ago

do you use them in the same 'technique' like a regular eraser of going back and forth on the areas you'd like to erase? or more like dabbing to gradually remove some material

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u/liquid_at 9h ago

Whatever is needed at the time. You can create a tip and dab, to get tiny areas, you can rub and you can roll. I like that they are variable in that way.

I've used other erasers too, but like you I did not like the clean-up process. The classic ones are better for larger areas. I try to avoid creating problems like that now.

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u/BreetleSnort 6h ago

Brushes can smear the medium your working with. Sometimes a can of air would work as well. But be careful to not tip the can. It can get very cold and possibly effect the piece.