Use an Eraser
When you make a mistake writing a report or letter, and you have been writing with a pencil or pen you can erase it easily with an eraser. And there are also so many different types of erasers. Some are for artists and others for writers!
Steps
- Hold this eraser with one hand, and hold the paper with the other. Use the soft side of the eraser for pencil and the rougher or grey end for pens. Make sure you rub the paper slowly, holding the paper so it does not move.
- Use a small eraser such as this one, for erasing letters when using the typewriter or computer. The size makes it perfect to lightly remove a word, and the brush will whisk away the eraser dust that will remain on the paper itself.
- Look at the pencils and notice each one has an eraser on the end. This will make it very easy for you to erase any pencil marks wherever you go. Take at least 3 to school for a test or taking notes. When one eraser gets used, switch to another pencil. Just write with the pencil, switch to the eraser end, rub lightly and gently so that you do not tear the paper. With the side end of your hand, flick away the mess the eraser made, and continue writing. Use one hand to do all so if you are not used to writing, erasing and cleaning away the dirt with one hand, practice at home before you do it in class.
- Use your regular pencil, and buy a package of removable erasers, and never find yourself unable to erase an error, quickly and easily. Just put the small eraser on the end of the pencil, write your story, or do math and erase your error fast. Use the other hand to remove the residue left by the eraser.
- Make use of a specialized eraser. Even though many erasers exist specifically for art, engineering, and drafting uses, they are often far superior to general purpose erasers. There are translucent and white erasers designed to be used on drafting paper, as well as 'art gum' and kneaded erasers for artwork. Since smudges are completely unacceptable on a drafted 'blueprint' or refined piece of artwork, 'plastic', clear, and gum erasers do not leave anything behind.
Here are some tips that may help you find an eraser you need.
Tips
- If you have a rectangular eraser, try to use one corner of the eraser so that you will have a big blunt side, and three sharp corners for fine details.
- Usually, buy a pencil eraser that isn't really hard otherwise, it will be very hard to erase.
- 'Click erasers' such as this one from Pentel, offer an easy grip eraser that is refillable. It also stores nicely in an upright position with other pens and pencils.
- Always remember to erase very lightly on anything that needs erasing. Do not rub the eraser into the paper or you will rip it. Gently rub back and forth, sweeping away the mess as you erase with the pinky side of your hand.
- There are many different erasers, used for different projects. The sponge eraser, or soft eraser is used for art projects or for delicate paper that needs erasing.
Warnings
- Avoid ingesting the eraser.
- Don't press too hard or you might rip through a paper!
- Some pencil companies stick pink plastic on the end of their pencils in the hopes that they will magically erase things. But in reality if you attempt to erase with them you will end up smudging everything.
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References
- Sanford Erasers Manufacturer of 'Artgum' line of erasers for artwork, animation, and drawings.
- Factis Erasers. General Pencil Company, manufacturer of the Factis 'brand' erasers, does not currently have an informative web site. This is a link to a wholesaler's listing for Factis erasers.
- Pentel offers a variety of erasers.
