Erase What You Think You Know About Erasers
When you think of erasers, you might picture a basic white bendy piece of rubber that you had in primary school.
But the reality is so much more....In the art world erasers have evolved into a fascinating array of shapes, sizes, and types, each designed to address specific needs and preferences.
The Classic White Rectangle Eraser
The Classic White Rectangle Eraser
Uses:
General Purpose: Ideal for everyday pencil marks, these are the most common type of eraser. They work well for erasing graphite without damaging the paper.
School and Office: Perfect for students and basic drawing who need a reliable and affordable eraser for regular use.
Why They’re Handy: Their simplicity and effectiveness make them a staple in any stationery collection. The classic white block can handle a range of erasing tasks with ease.
Kneadable Erasers
Uses:
Artistic Work: Ideal for artists and sketching. Kneaded erasers can be shaped into different forms to target specific areas and lift graphite or charcoal gently.
Detail Work: Useful for lightening or removing small areas of shading without disturbing the surrounding areas.
Why They’re Handy: They are incredibly versatile and can be moulded to reach tight spaces or clean up fine details. Plus, they don’t leave residue, making them perfect for intricate art projects.
Gum Erasers
Uses:
Large areas: Great for erasing pencil marks on various types of paper, including those with a heavier texture.
Clean Erasing: Ideal for removing large areas of graphite or charcoal without smudging.
Why They’re Handy: Gum erasers are designed to crumble as they work so that you don’t end up smearing graphite or charcoal in places you don’t want it.
Black Dust Free Erasers
Uses:
Standard Erasing: Excellent for general erasing needs, especially on regular writing paper.
Bulk Erasing: Useful for removing pencil marks from watercolour paintings or even finger prints from papers or mountboards.
Why They’re Handy: Rubber erasers are versatile and can handle both light and heavy erasing tasks. They are often more affordable and readily available.
Specialty Erasers
Uses:
Soap Eraser: Specifically designed for use in drawing with charcoal, soap erasers work well when you want to create highlights or literally draw with your eraser.
Electric Erasers: Ideal for precision work and removing small amounts of graphite or charcoal. They are commonly used by artists for detailed erasing tasks.
Tombow Mono Eraser: Super fine point erasers designed to operate like a clutch pencil these erasers are available in a round or rectangle tip and are great for very fine details.
Why They’re Handy: Specialty erasers cater to specific needs that general-purpose erasers might not handle effectively. Electric erasers, for example, can make fine corrections quickly and with minimal effort.
FIND THE ERASER YOU NEED AT ARTHOUSE NORTHSIDE
When you visit our shop you’ll find all of the above erasers and more. And if we don’t happen to have the one you want, let us know and we’re happy to custom order one into the shop for you.
The Perfection Eraser by Faber-Castell
