(3387,2,'2016-09-17 23:29:13','2016-09-18 06:29:13','','letsdrawpeople-jp-logo-small','','inherit','open','closed','','letsdrawpeople-jp-logo-small','','','2016-09-17 23:29:13','2016-09-18 06:29:13','',0,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/letsdrawpeople-jp-logo-small.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(3388,2,'2016-09-18 10:42:58','2016-09-18 17:42:58','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3380\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a>Merriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a></p>\r\nI find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.\r\n\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edge of the ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic ear*</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">***pic dreamstime*</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">***eye pic*</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic hair*</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic two side by side stretched out and folded over*</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic sanford and faber castell*</p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic prismacolor*</p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? Here\'s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know','','inherit','closed','closed','','3366-revision-v1','','','2016-09-18 10:42:58','2016-09-18 17:42:58','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/3366-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3389,2,'2016-09-18 10:43:41','2016-09-18 17:43:41','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3380\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a>Merriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a></p>\r\nI find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.\r\n\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edge of the ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic ear*</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">***pic dreamstime*</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">***eye pic*</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic hair*</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic two side by side stretched out and folded over*</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic sanford and faber castell*</p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic prismacolor*</p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? Here\'s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know','','inherit','closed','closed','','3366-revision-v1','','','2016-09-18 10:43:41','2016-09-18 17:43:41','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/3366-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3390,2,'2016-09-18 11:01:38','2016-09-18 18:01:38','','what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear','','inherit','open','closed','','what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear','','','2016-09-18 11:01:38','2016-09-18 18:01:38','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3391,2,'2016-09-18 11:15:40','2016-09-18 18:15:40','','what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight','','inherit','open','closed','','what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight','','','2016-09-18 11:15:40','2016-09-18 18:15:40','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3392,2,'2016-09-18 11:17:48','2016-09-18 18:17:48','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\nI find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.\r\n\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">***eye pic*</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic hair*</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic two side by side stretched out and folded over*</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic sanford and faber castell*</p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic prismacolor*</p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? Here\'s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know','','inherit','closed','closed','','3366-revision-v1','','','2016-09-18 11:17:48','2016-09-18 18:17:48','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/3366-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3393,2,'2016-09-18 11:32:27','2016-09-18 18:32:27','','what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights','','inherit','open','closed','','what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights','','','2016-09-18 11:32:27','2016-09-18 18:32:27','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3394,2,'2016-09-18 11:40:01','2016-09-18 18:40:01','','what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair','A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.','inherit','open','closed','','what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair','','','2016-09-18 11:41:27','2016-09-18 18:41:27','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3395,2,'2016-09-18 11:42:20','2016-09-18 18:42:20','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\nI find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.\r\n\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3393 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" /></a> Notice how the kneaded eraser is just as good at sharpening up edges as it is with pulling out highlights.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3394\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3394\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\" alt=\"A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic two side by side stretched out and folded over*</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic sanford and faber castell*</p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*pic prismacolor*</p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? 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Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.','inherit','open','closed','','what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser','','','2016-09-18 15:23:22','2016-09-18 22:23:22','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3399,2,'2016-09-18 12:39:13','2016-09-18 19:39:13','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nIn actuality, a kneaded eraser is known for removing not only graphite pencil and charcoal marks but also chalk and pastel markings.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\nI find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.\r\n\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3393 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" /></a> Notice how the kneaded eraser is just as good at sharpening up edges as it is with pulling out highlights.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3394\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3394\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\" alt=\"A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3398\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3398 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"800\" height=\"131\" /></a> Pic 1 - A dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Pic 2 - The eraser stretched out. Pic 3 - The eraser folded upon itself. Pic 4 - A cleaner kneaded eraser after repeating the process.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Repeat this process as often as you want. You will notice the kneaded eraser getting smoother and lighter in color as you continue to pull and fold it over.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3396\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"488\" height=\"184\" /></a></p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prismacolor-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3397\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prismacolor-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"prismacolor-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" /></a></p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? Here\'s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know','','inherit','closed','closed','','3366-revision-v1','','','2016-09-18 12:39:13','2016-09-18 19:39:13','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/3366-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3400,2,'2016-09-18 12:40:16','2016-09-18 19:40:16','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nIn actuality, a kneaded eraser is known for removing not only graphite pencil and charcoal marks but also chalk and pastel markings.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\nI find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.\r\n\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3393 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" /></a> Notice how the kneaded eraser is just as good at sharpening up edges as it is with pulling out highlights.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3394\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3394\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\" alt=\"A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3398\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3398 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"800\" height=\"131\" /></a> Pic 1 - A dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Pic 2 - The eraser stretched out. Pic 3 - The eraser folded upon itself. Pic 4 - A cleaner kneaded eraser after repeating the process.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Repeat this process as often as you want. You will notice the kneaded eraser getting smoother and lighter in color as you continue to pull and fold it over.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3396\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"488\" height=\"184\" /></a></p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\" http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3397 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prismacolor-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"prismacolor-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" /></a></p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? Here\'s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know','','inherit','closed','closed','','3366-revision-v1','','','2016-09-18 12:40:16','2016-09-18 19:40:16','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/3366-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3401,2,'2016-09-18 15:11:25','2016-09-18 22:11:25','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nIn actuality, a kneaded eraser is known for removing not only graphite pencil and charcoal marks but also chalk and pastel markings.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\nI find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.\r\n\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3393 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" /></a> Notice how the kneaded eraser is just as good at sharpening up edges as it is with pulling out highlights.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3394\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3394\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\" alt=\"A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3398\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3398 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"800\" height=\"131\" /></a> Pic 1 - A dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Pic 2 - The eraser stretched out. Pic 3 - The eraser folded upon itself. Pic 4 - A cleaner kneaded eraser after repeating the process.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Repeat this process as often as you want. You will notice the kneaded eraser getting smoother and lighter in color as you continue to pull and fold it over.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3396\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"488\" height=\"184\" /></a></p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\" http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3397 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prismacolor-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"prismacolor-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" /></a></p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other common kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? Here\'s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know','','inherit','closed','closed','','3366-revision-v1','','','2016-09-18 15:11:25','2016-09-18 22:11:25','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/3366-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3404,2,'2016-09-18 15:33:27','2016-09-18 22:33:27','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nIn actuality, a kneaded eraser is known for removing not only graphite pencil and charcoal marks but also chalk and pastel markings.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\nI find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.\r\n\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3393 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" /></a> Notice how the kneaded eraser is just as good at sharpening up edges as it is with pulling out highlights.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3394\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3394\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\" alt=\"A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3403\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3403\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.\" width=\"800\" height=\"131\" /></a> Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Repeat this process as often as you want. You will notice the kneaded eraser getting smoother and lighter in color as you continue to pull and fold it over.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3396\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"488\" height=\"184\" /></a></p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\" http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3397 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prismacolor-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"prismacolor-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" /></a></p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other common kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? Here\'s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know','','inherit','closed','closed','','3366-revision-v1','','','2016-09-18 15:33:27','2016-09-18 22:33:27','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/3366-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3405,2,'2016-09-19 05:02:18','2016-09-19 12:02:18','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nIn actuality, a kneaded eraser is known for removing not only graphite pencil and charcoal marks but also chalk and pastel markings.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.</p>\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3393 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" /></a> Notice how the kneaded eraser is just as good at sharpening up edges as it is with pulling out highlights.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3394\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3394\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\" alt=\"A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3403\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3403\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.\" width=\"800\" height=\"131\" /></a> Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Repeat this process as often as you want. You will notice the kneaded eraser getting smoother and lighter in color as you continue to pull and fold it over.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3396\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"488\" height=\"184\" /></a></p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\" http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3397 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prismacolor-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"prismacolor-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" /></a></p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other common kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? Here\'s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know','','inherit','closed','closed','','3366-autosave-v1','','','2016-09-19 05:02:18','2016-09-19 12:02:18','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/3366-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3407,2,'2016-09-18 16:07:46','2016-09-18 23:07:46','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nIn actuality, a kneaded eraser is known for removing not only graphite pencil and charcoal marks but also chalk and pastel markings.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.\r\n\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3393 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" /></a> Notice how the kneaded eraser is just as good at sharpening up edges as it is with pulling out highlights.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3394\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3394\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\" alt=\"A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3403\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3403\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.\" width=\"800\" height=\"131\" /></a> Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Repeat this process as often as you want. You will notice the kneaded eraser getting smoother and lighter in color as you continue to pull and fold it over.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3396\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"488\" height=\"184\" /></a></p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\" http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3397 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prismacolor-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"prismacolor-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" /></a></p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other common kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? Here\'s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know','','inherit','closed','closed','','3366-revision-v1','','','2016-09-18 16:07:46','2016-09-18 23:07:46','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/3366-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3406,2,'2016-09-18 15:59:54','2016-09-18 22:59:54','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nIn actuality, a kneaded eraser is known for removing not only graphite pencil and charcoal marks but also chalk and pastel markings.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.\r\n\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3393 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" /></a> Notice how the kneaded eraser is just as good at sharpening up edges as it is with pulling out highlights.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3394\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3394\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\" alt=\"A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3403\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3403\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.\" width=\"800\" height=\"131\" /></a> Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Repeat this process as often as you want. You will notice the kneaded eraser getting smoother and lighter in color as you continue to pull and fold it over.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3396\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"488\" height=\"184\" /></a></p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\" http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3397 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prismacolor-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"prismacolor-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" /></a></p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other common kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? Here\'s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know','','inherit','closed','closed','','3366-revision-v1','','','2016-09-18 15:59:54','2016-09-18 22:59:54','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/3366-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3412,2,'2016-09-18 20:07:04','2016-09-19 03:07:04','','how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-img_0210','','inherit','open','closed','','how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-img_0210','','','2016-09-18 20:07:04','2016-09-19 03:07:04','',2939,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-IMG_0210.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3410,2,'2016-09-18 17:41:27','2016-09-19 00:41:27','Alright guys, you know the deal. For some reason I’m back again. Well if you think about it, there’s no way I could just do <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/draw-an-eye-with-colored-pencils/\">a tutorial on colored pencil for the eyes</a> and just leave it at that. Couldn’t leave you guys feening for more, so I had to come back to do more facial features with the colored pencil despite my scanner having other plans. Yes people, it still wants to rebel against my colored pencil tutorials, but I think I found a way to get around it. So break out your colored pencils (except the Sargent brand colored pencils) and let’s get started.\r\n\r\nToday we will be focusing on the nose. This will be a quick tutorial; there’s not much to say about it except that it’s that big bump in the middle of your face that could make you look nice or ugly. I’m not going to get into all that; this is all about how to draw that ugly thing in the middle of your face. As you can see, I do a very basic drawing of one large curve that is aimed downward accompanied by smaller curves that are above the bigger curve. This is the same technique I use to show any student who wants to learn how to draw the face. The nose can be the most challenging because the angle of the face/head will affect the shadow and tone on the nose and therefore change the look and arrangement of it.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2940 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0001-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0001\" width=\"262\" height=\"98\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere I actually take a tortillion and add some darkness to the nostrils. I do not need to add black; the graphite on the tortillion is believable enough. Usually when dealing with black on a colored pencil piece, I have a choice of using the graphite in the pencil or a black colored pencil. It really doesn’t matter. It just depends on how I feel that day. I also add curves that will serve as edges of the nose and take away some of the bulb end of the nose with a Blu Tack eraser. I also smudge the edges to illustrate some shadow. I want it to be as realistic as I can get it, so I get rid of the hard lines and soften them.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2941 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0002-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0002\" width=\"266\" height=\"206\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOK here is when I experienced the scanner wanting to do its own thing and my work was set back some, but as I did in <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/draw-an-eye-with-colored-pencils/\">the tutorial of the eye</a>, I just used my camera to get the picture. I’m really not sure which one I used for this picture, but the important thing is it got done one way or the other. Here I started using Prismacolor Dark Brown – the intention was to make it an African-American nose, but it’s going to end up being some alien purple creature nose.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2942 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0210-271x300.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0210\" width=\"271\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nAs the picture illustrates, you want to add some markings in the middle of the nose but only to one side to show light reflection or lighter skin tone to the other side. Also, round out the bulb of the nose by rounding out the color near the edge of the nose but leaving some room for light reflection. Add the same skin tone to the wings of the nostrils and leave some light separations between the nostril wings and the bulb of the nose. Deepen the color on the nose some and you’re practically finished.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2943 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0003-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0003\" width=\"246\" height=\"278\" />\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2944 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0004-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0004\" width=\"246\" height=\"278\" />This is optional. As I said in the eye tutorial, I do this part when I want to smooth out an art piece that was done in colored pencil, crayon, or chalk. Again here you want to load the image onto your computer and use the painting program that you have loaded on it. In this case, I have PaintShop Pro and I use the smoothing brush. It’s not perfect but it makes it look better and smoother.\r\n\r\nWant to try another? Let’s go for it!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2945 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0005-1-255x300.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0005\" width=\"255\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is one is a must but a simple one. We’re going to draw the nose from a different angle – sideways, simple and easy. Look and follow what the illustration shows. Use a tortillion to add some darkness to the nostril and use it again to shade in a curve that will show the winged part of the nostril.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2946 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0006-1-253x300.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0006\" width=\"253\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nHere I started adding some dark brown to the underside of the nose and some peach beige to the rest of the nose even though you can’t see it that well – yes people, my scanner was in its rebel stage again.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2947 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0007-1-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0007\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" />Here I just deepen and blend the color some so that it was more believable.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2948 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0008-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0008\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nLast stage, I smoothed it out on the computer and it’s somewhat complete. It would look more believable if a face was added to it but one thing at a time. One must crawl before one can walk.','Drawing the Nose in Colored Pencil','','inherit','closed','closed','','2939-revision-v1','','','2016-09-18 17:41:27','2016-09-19 00:41:27','',2939,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/2939-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3415,2,'2016-09-18 20:22:43','2016-09-19 03:22:43','Alright guys, you know the deal. For some reason I’m back again. Well if you think about it, there’s no way I could just do <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/draw-an-eye-with-colored-pencils/\">a tutorial on colored pencil for the eyes</a> and just leave it at that. Couldn’t leave you guys feening for more, so I had to come back to do another facial feature with the colored pencil despite my scanner having other plans. Yes people, it still wants to rebel against my colored pencil tutorials, but I think I found a way to get around it.\r\n\r\nWith that said, today we will be focusing on the nose. This will be a quick tutorial; there’s not much to say about it except that it’s that big bump in the middle of your face that could make you look nice or ugly. I’m not going to get into all that; this is all about how to draw that thing in the middle of your face.\r\n\r\nSo break out your colored pencils (except the Sargent brand colored pencils) and let’s get started.\r\n<h2>Drawing a Nose in Colored Pencil from the Front</h2>\r\nAs you can see, I do a very basic drawing of one large curve that is aimed downward accompanied by smaller curves that are above the bigger curve. This is the same technique I use to show any student who wants to learn how to draw the face.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2940 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0001-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0001\" width=\"262\" height=\"98\" />\r\n\r\nThe nose can be the most challenging because the angle of the face/head will affect the shadow and tone on the nose and therefore change the look and arrangement of it.\r\n\r\nHere I actually take a tortillion and add some darkness to the nostrils. I do not need to add black; the graphite on the tortillion is believable enough. Usually when dealing with black on a colored pencil piece, I have a choice of using the graphite in the pencil or a black colored pencil. It really doesn’t matter. It just depends on how I feel that day.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2941 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0002-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0002\" width=\"266\" height=\"206\" />\r\n\r\nI also add curves that will serve as edges of the nose and take away some of the bulb end of the nose with a Blu Tack eraser. I also smudge the edges to illustrate some shadow. I want it to be as realistic as I can get it, so I get rid of the hard lines and soften them.\r\n\r\nOK here is when I experienced the scanner wanting to do its own thing and my work was set back some, but as I did in <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/draw-an-eye-with-colored-pencils/\">the tutorial of the eye</a>, I just used my camera to get the picture. I’m really not sure which one I used for this picture, but the important thing is it got done one way or the other.\r\n\r\nHere I started using Prismacolor Dark Brown – the intention was to make it an African-American nose, but it’s going to end up being some alien purple creature nose.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3412 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-IMG_0210-272x300.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-img_0210\" width=\"272\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs the picture illustrates, you want to add some markings in the middle of the nose but only to one side to show light reflection or lighter skin tone to the other side.\r\n\r\nAlso, round out the bulb of the nose by rounding out the color near the edge of the nose but leaving some room for light reflection.\r\n\r\nAdd the same skin tone to the wings of the nostrils and leave some light separations between the nostril wings and the bulb of the nose. Deepen the color on the nose some and you’re practically finished.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2943 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0003-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0003\" width=\"246\" height=\"278\" />\r\nThis is optional. As I said in the eye tutorial, I do this part when I want to smooth out an art piece that was done in colored pencil, crayon, or chalk. Again here you want to load the image onto your computer and use the painting program that you have loaded on it. In this case, I have PaintShop Pro and I use the smoothing brush. It’s not perfect but it makes it look better and smoother.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2944 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0004-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0004\" width=\"246\" height=\"278\" />\r\n<h2>Drawing a Nose in Colored Pencil from the Side</h2>\r\nWant to try another? Let’s go for it!\r\n\r\nThis one is a must but a simple one. We’re going to draw the nose from a different angle – sideways, simple and easy. Look and follow what the illustration shows.\r\n\r\nUse a tortillion to add some darkness to the nostril and use it again to shade in a curve that will show the winged part of the nostril.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2945 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0005-1-255x300.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0005\" width=\"255\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere I started adding some dark brown to the underside of the nose and some peach beige to the rest of the nose even though you can’t see it that well...yes people, my scanner was in its rebel stage again.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2946 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0006-1-253x300.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0006\" width=\"253\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere I just deepened and blended the color some so that it was more believable.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3413\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-Scan0007-1-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-scan0007-1\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLast stage, I smoothed it out on the computer and it’s somewhat complete. It would look more believable if a face was added to it but one thing at a time. One must crawl before one can walk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3414\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-Scan0008-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-scan0008\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" />','Drawing the Nose in Colored Pencil','','inherit','closed','closed','','2939-revision-v1','','','2016-09-18 20:22:43','2016-09-19 03:22:43','',2939,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/2939-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3411,2,'2016-09-18 19:48:47','2016-09-19 02:48:47','Alright guys, you know the deal. For some reason I’m back again. Well if you think about it, there’s no way I could just do <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/draw-an-eye-with-colored-pencils/\">a tutorial on colored pencil for the eyes</a> and just leave it at that. Couldn’t leave you guys feening for more, so I had to come back to do another facial feature with the colored pencil despite my scanner having other plans. Yes people, it still wants to rebel against my colored pencil tutorials, but I think I found a way to get around it.\r\n\r\nWith that said, today we will be focusing on the nose. This will be a quick tutorial; there’s not much to say about it except that it’s that big bump in the middle of your face that could make you look nice or ugly. I’m not going to get into all that; this is all about how to draw that thing in the middle of your face.\r\n\r\nSo break out your colored pencils (except the Sargent brand colored pencils) and let’s get started.\r\n<h2>Drawing a Nose in Colored Pencil from the Front</h2>\r\nAs you can see, I do a very basic drawing of one large curve that is aimed downward accompanied by smaller curves that are above the bigger curve. This is the same technique I use to show any student who wants to learn how to draw the face.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2940 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0001-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0001\" width=\"262\" height=\"98\" />\r\n\r\nThe nose can be the most challenging because the angle of the face/head will affect the shadow and tone on the nose and therefore change the look and arrangement of it.\r\n\r\nHere I actually take a tortillion and add some darkness to the nostrils. I do not need to add black; the graphite on the tortillion is believable enough. Usually when dealing with black on a colored pencil piece, I have a choice of using the graphite in the pencil or a black colored pencil. It really doesn’t matter. It just depends on how I feel that day.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2941 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0002-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0002\" width=\"266\" height=\"206\" />\r\n\r\nI also add curves that will serve as edges of the nose and take away some of the bulb end of the nose with a Blu Tack eraser. I also smudge the edges to illustrate some shadow. I want it to be as realistic as I can get it, so I get rid of the hard lines and soften them.\r\n\r\nOK here is when I experienced the scanner wanting to do its own thing and my work was set back some, but as I did in <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/draw-an-eye-with-colored-pencils/\">the tutorial of the eye</a>, I just used my camera to get the picture. I’m really not sure which one I used for this picture, but the important thing is it got done one way or the other.\r\n\r\nHere I started using Prismacolor Dark Brown – the intention was to make it an African-American nose, but it’s going to end up being some alien purple creature nose.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2942 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0210-271x300.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0210\" width=\"271\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nAs the picture illustrates, you want to add some markings in the middle of the nose but only to one side to show light reflection or lighter skin tone to the other side.\r\n\r\nAlso, round out the bulb of the nose by rounding out the color near the edge of the nose but leaving some room for light reflection.\r\n\r\nAdd the same skin tone to the wings of the nostrils and leave some light separations between the nostril wings and the bulb of the nose. Deepen the color on the nose some and you’re practically finished.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2943 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0003-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0003\" width=\"246\" height=\"278\" />\r\nThis is optional. As I said in the eye tutorial, I do this part when I want to smooth out an art piece that was done in colored pencil, crayon, or chalk. Again here you want to load the image onto your computer and use the painting program that you have loaded on it. In this case, I have PaintShop Pro and I use the smoothing brush. It’s not perfect but it makes it look better and smoother.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2944 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0004-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0004\" width=\"246\" height=\"278\" />\r\n<h2>Drawing a Nose in Colored Pencil from the Side</h2>\r\nWant to try another? Let’s go for it!\r\n\r\nThis one is a must but a simple one. We’re going to draw the nose from a different angle – sideways, simple and easy. Look and follow what the illustration shows.\r\n\r\nUse a tortillion to add some darkness to the nostril and use it again to shade in a curve that will show the winged part of the nostril.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2945 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0005-1-255x300.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0005\" width=\"255\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere I started adding some dark brown to the underside of the nose and some peach beige to the rest of the nose even though you can’t see it that well...yes people, my scanner was in its rebel stage again.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2946 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0006-1-253x300.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0006\" width=\"253\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere I just deepened and blended the color some so that it was more believable.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2947 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0007-1-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0007\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLast stage, I smoothed it out on the computer and it’s somewhat complete. It would look more believable if a face was added to it but one thing at a time. One must crawl before one can walk.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2948 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0008-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0008\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" />','Drawing the Nose in Colored Pencil','','inherit','closed','closed','','2939-revision-v1','','','2016-09-18 19:48:47','2016-09-19 02:48:47','',2939,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/2939-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3413,2,'2016-09-18 20:10:07','2016-09-19 03:10:07','','how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-scan0007-1','','inherit','open','closed','','how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-scan0007-1','','','2016-09-18 20:10:07','2016-09-19 03:10:07','',2939,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-Scan0007-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3414,2,'2016-09-18 20:11:03','2016-09-19 03:11:03','','how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-scan0008','','inherit','open','closed','','how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-scan0008','','','2016-09-18 20:11:03','2016-09-19 03:11:03','',2939,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-Scan0008.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3423,2,'2016-09-19 05:59:20','2016-09-19 12:59:20','Alright guys, you know the deal. For some reason I’m back again. Well if you think about it, there’s no way I could just do <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/draw-an-eye-with-colored-pencils/\">a tutorial on colored pencil for the eyes</a> and just leave it at that. Couldn’t leave you guys feening for more, so I had to come back to do another facial feature with the colored pencil despite my scanner having other plans. Yes people, it still wants to rebel against my colored pencil tutorials, but I think I found a way to get around it.\r\n\r\nWith that said, today we will be focusing on the nose. This will be a quick tutorial; there’s not much to say about it except that it’s that big bump in the middle of your face that could make you look nice or ugly. I’m not going to get into all that; this is all about how to draw that thing in the middle of your face.\r\n\r\nSo break out your colored pencils (except the Sargent brand colored pencils) and let’s get started.\r\n<h2>Drawing a Nose in Colored Pencil from the Front</h2>\r\nAs you can see, I do a very basic drawing of one large curve that is aimed downward accompanied by smaller curves that are above the bigger curve. This is the same technique I use to show any student who wants to learn how to draw the face.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2940 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0001-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0001\" width=\"262\" height=\"98\" />\r\n\r\nThe nose can be the most challenging because the angle of the face/head will affect the shadow and tone on the nose and therefore change the look and arrangement of it.\r\n\r\nHere I actually take a tortillion and add some darkness to the nostrils. I do not need to add black; the graphite on the tortillion is believable enough. Usually when dealing with black on a colored pencil piece, I have a choice of using the graphite in the pencil or a black colored pencil. It really doesn’t matter. It just depends on how I feel that day.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2941 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0002-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0002\" width=\"266\" height=\"206\" />\r\n\r\nI also add curves that will serve as edges of the nose and take away some of the bulb end of the nose with a Blu Tack eraser. I also smudge the edges to illustrate some shadow. I want it to be as realistic as I can get it, so I get rid of the hard lines and soften them.\r\n\r\nOK here is when I experienced the scanner wanting to do its own thing and my work was set back some, but as I did in <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/draw-an-eye-with-colored-pencils/\">the tutorial of the eye</a>, I just used my camera to get the picture. I’m really not sure which one I used for this picture, but the important thing is it got done one way or the other.\r\n\r\nHere I started using Prismacolor Dark Brown – the intention was to make it an African-American nose, but it’s going to end up being some alien purple creature nose.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3412 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-IMG_0210-272x300.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-img_0210\" width=\"272\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs the picture illustrates, you want to add some markings in the middle of the nose but only to one side to show light reflection or lighter skin tone to the other side.\r\n\r\nAlso, round out the bulb of the nose by rounding out the color near the edge of the nose but leaving some room for light reflection.\r\n\r\nAdd the same skin tone to the wings of the nostrils and leave some light separations between the nostril wings and the bulb of the nose. Deepen the color on the nose some and you’re practically finished.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2943 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0003-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0003\" width=\"246\" height=\"278\" />\r\nThis is optional. As I said in the eye tutorial, I do this part when I want to smooth out an art piece that was done in colored pencil, crayon, or chalk. Again here you want to load the image onto your computer and use the painting program that you have loaded on it. In this case, I have PaintShop Pro and I use the smoothing brush. It’s not perfect but it makes it look better and smoother.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2944 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0004-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0004\" width=\"246\" height=\"278\" />\r\n<h2>Drawing a Nose in Colored Pencil from the Side</h2>\r\nWant to try another? Let’s go for it!\r\n\r\nThis one is a must but a simple one. We’re going to draw the nose from a different angle – sideways, simple and easy. Look and follow what the illustration shows.\r\n\r\nUse a tortillion to add some darkness to the nostril and use it again to shade in a curve that will show the winged part of the nostril.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2945 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0005-1-255x300.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0005\" width=\"255\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere I started adding some dark brown to the underside of the nose and some peach beige to the rest of the nose even though you can’t see it that well...yes people, my scanner was in its rebel stage again.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2946 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scan0006-1-253x300.jpg\" alt=\"Scan0006\" width=\"253\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere I just deepened and blended the color some so that it was more believable.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3413\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-Scan0007-1-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-scan0007-1\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLast stage, I smoothed it out on the computer and it’s somewhat complete. It would look more believable if a face was added to it but one thing at a time. One must crawl before one can walk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3414\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-Scan0008-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-draw-a-nose-with-colored-pencils-scan0008\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" />','Drawing the Nose in Colored Pencil','','inherit','closed','closed','','2939-autosave-v1','','','2016-09-19 05:59:20','2016-09-19 12:59:20','',2939,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/2939-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3418,2,'2016-09-19 04:37:21','2016-09-19 11:37:21','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nIn actuality, a kneaded eraser is known for removing not only graphite pencil and charcoal marks but also chalk and pastel markings.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\nI find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.\r\n\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3393 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" /></a> Notice how the kneaded eraser is just as good at sharpening up edges as it is with pulling out highlights.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3394\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3394\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\" alt=\"A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3403\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3403\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.\" width=\"800\" height=\"131\" /></a> Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Repeat this process as often as you want. You will notice the kneaded eraser getting smoother and lighter in color as you continue to pull and fold it over.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3396\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"488\" height=\"184\" /></a></p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\" http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3397 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prismacolor-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"prismacolor-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" /></a></p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other common kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? Here\'s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know','','inherit','closed','closed','','3366-revision-v1','','','2016-09-19 04:37:21','2016-09-19 11:37:21','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/3366-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3417,2,'2016-09-19 04:32:20','2016-09-19 11:32:20','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nIn actuality, a kneaded eraser is known for removing not only graphite pencil and charcoal marks but also chalk and pastel markings.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.\r\n\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3393 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" /></a> Notice how the kneaded eraser is just as good at sharpening up edges as it is with pulling out highlights.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3394\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3394\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\" alt=\"A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3403\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3403\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.\" width=\"800\" height=\"131\" /></a> Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Repeat this process as often as you want. You will notice the kneaded eraser getting smoother and lighter in color as you continue to pull and fold it over.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3396\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"488\" height=\"184\" /></a></p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\" http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3397 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prismacolor-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"prismacolor-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" /></a></p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other common kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? Here\'s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know','','inherit','closed','closed','','3366-revision-v1','','','2016-09-19 04:32:20','2016-09-19 11:32:20','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/3366-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3416,2,'2016-09-19 04:28:51','2016-09-19 11:28:51','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nIn actuality, a kneaded eraser is known for removing not only graphite pencil and charcoal marks but also chalk and pastel markings.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.\r\n\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3393 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" /></a> Notice how the kneaded eraser is just as good at sharpening up edges as it is with pulling out highlights.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3394\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3394\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\" alt=\"A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3403\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3403\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.\" width=\"800\" height=\"131\" /></a> Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Repeat this process as often as you want. You will notice the kneaded eraser getting smoother and lighter in color as you continue to pull and fold it over.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3396\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"488\" height=\"184\" /></a></p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\" http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3397 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prismacolor-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"prismacolor-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" /></a></p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other common kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? Here\'s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know','','inherit','closed','closed','','3366-revision-v1','','','2016-09-19 04:28:51','2016-09-19 11:28:51','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/3366-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3420,2,'2016-09-19 04:45:03','2016-09-19 11:45:03','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nIn actuality, a kneaded eraser is known for removing not only graphite pencil and charcoal marks but also chalk and pastel markings.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\nI find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.\r\n\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3393 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" /></a> Notice how the kneaded eraser is just as good at sharpening up edges as it is with pulling out highlights.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3394\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3394\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\" alt=\"A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3403\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3403\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.\" width=\"800\" height=\"131\" /></a> Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Repeat this process as often as you want. You will notice the kneaded eraser getting smoother and lighter in color as you continue to pull and fold it over.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3396\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"488\" height=\"184\" /></a></p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\" http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3397 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prismacolor-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"prismacolor-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" /></a></p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other common kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? Here\'s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know','','inherit','closed','closed','','3366-revision-v1','','','2016-09-19 04:45:03','2016-09-19 11:45:03','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/3366-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3419,2,'2016-09-19 04:41:04','2016-09-19 11:41:04','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nIn actuality, a kneaded eraser is known for removing not only graphite pencil and charcoal marks but also chalk and pastel markings.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\nI find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.\r\n\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.                                                                                                                                                                                                         [/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3393 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" /></a> Notice how the kneaded eraser is just as good at sharpening up edges as it is with pulling out highlights.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3394\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3394\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\" alt=\"A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3403\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3403\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.\" width=\"800\" height=\"131\" /></a> Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Repeat this process as often as you want. You will notice the kneaded eraser getting smoother and lighter in color as you continue to pull and fold it over.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3396\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"488\" height=\"184\" /></a></p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\" http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3397 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prismacolor-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"prismacolor-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" /></a></p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other common kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? Here\'s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know','','inherit','closed','closed','','3366-revision-v1','','','2016-09-19 04:41:04','2016-09-19 11:41:04','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/3366-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3421,2,'2016-09-19 04:57:45','2016-09-19 11:57:45','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nIn actuality, a kneaded eraser is known for removing not only graphite pencil and charcoal marks but also chalk and pastel markings.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\nI find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.\r\n\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3393 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" /></a> Notice how the kneaded eraser is just as good at sharpening up edges as it is with pulling out highlights.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3394\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3394\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\" alt=\"A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3403\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3403\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.\" width=\"800\" height=\"131\" /></a> Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Repeat this process as often as you want. You will notice the kneaded eraser getting smoother and lighter in color as you continue to pull and fold it over.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3396\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"488\" height=\"184\" /></a></p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\" http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3397 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prismacolor-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"prismacolor-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" /></a></p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other common kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? Here\'s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know','','inherit','closed','closed','','3366-revision-v1','','','2016-09-19 04:57:45','2016-09-19 11:57:45','',3366,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/3366-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3422,2,'2016-09-19 05:01:52','2016-09-19 12:01:52','[caption id=\"attachment_3379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3379 size-full\" title=\"me\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-intro\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" /></a> A kneaded eraser has many uses, especially for realistic art like portrait drawing.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you have ever known anyone who draws pencil portraits or other types of pencil art, maybe you have heard them mention using a kneaded eraser. If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nIn actuality, a kneaded eraser is known for removing not only graphite pencil and charcoal marks but also chalk and pastel markings.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.</p>\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3393 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" /></a> Notice how the kneaded eraser is just as good at sharpening up edges as it is with pulling out highlights.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3394\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3394\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\" alt=\"A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3403\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3403\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.\" width=\"800\" height=\"131\" /></a> Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! If you want, repeat the process to make the kneaded eraser even cleaner.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Repeat this process as often as you want. You will notice the kneaded eraser getting smoother and lighter in color as you continue to pull and fold it over.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Brands of Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nThere are different brands of kneaded erasers from which you can choose. Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. I have heard of other artists stating a preference for the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser, claiming that it does a better job of pulling the medium off of the drawing paper.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3396\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"sanford-design-kneaded-eraser-faber-castell-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"488\" height=\"184\" /></a></p>\r\nIn my personal opinion, I don\'t notice a significant enough difference between brands to justify one being better than the other. I am currently using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">Prismacolor kneaded eraser</a>. I am very satisfied with its ability to hold its shape as well as its ability to pull graphite.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\" http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3397 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prismacolor-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"prismacolor-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" /></a></p>\r\nUltimately, the best kneaded eraser comes down to your personal preference; that is, if there is even a best kneaded eraser at all.\r\n<h2>Making Kneaded Erasers</h2>\r\nIf you have ever wondered what kneaded erasers are made of, they can be broken down into a few key components. One ingredient include factice, which is a soft rubbery substance that is derived from vegetable oil. Other common kneaded eraser ingredients include natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and coloring agents.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is a very inexpensive art tool. However, if you are very frugal and do not want to buy one, and if you have lots of time on your hands, you can make your own.\r\n\r\nHere is how to make a kneaded eraser...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you will need a regular eraser and a pad of sticky notes. Take one sticky note and flip it over so the sticky glue side is facing up.\r\n\r\nRub the eraser on the sticky part of the sticky note. Rub firmly enough that eraser shavings are coming off of the eraser and the glue is coming off of the sticky note, yet rub gently enough so that you do not tear the sticky note.\r\n\r\nGather the eraser shavings together. Repeat this process with all of the sticky notes. Clump the pile of eraser shavings together, and now you have a homemade kneaded eraser!\r\n<h2>The Best Eraser for Drawing</h2>\r\nThere are many erasers available to a pencil artist with a variety of purposes. Now that you know the answer to the question \"What is a kneaded eraser?\", you may be wondering how it measures up to the multitude of other art erasers.\r\n\r\nSpeaking in a very general sense, it\'s my opinion that the best eraser for drawing pencil art is hands-down the kneaded eraser. It does wonders for creating realistic effects. It is very adaptable and user-friendly, allowing you to remove just the right amount of graphite for your needs. Speaking from my own personal experience, I get at least twice the use out of my kneaded eraser than I do out of all of my other erasers combined!\r\n\r\nIf you have never used a kneaded eraser before, I suggest picking one up and experimenting to see what it can do. Once you get accustomed to using a kneaded eraser, it will be difficult to imaging going without one!','What Is a Kneaded Eraser? 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If you are a regular reader of tutorials <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/\">here on this site</a>, then you have undoubtedly seen the kneaded eraser mentioned on more than one occasion.\r\n\r\nBut just exactly what is a kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nThis article will explain everything you may have ever wondered about a kneaded eraser, from what it is to how to use it and clean it. We\'ll even talk about different brands of kneaded erasers and how to make a kneaded eraser at home.\r\n<h2>What Is a Kneaded Eraser?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3380 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" /></a> This is what a new kneaded eraser looks like before it is \"kneaded\" into different shapes.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMerriam-Webster states the <a href=\"http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneaded%20eraser\" target=\"_blank\">kneaded eraser definition</a> as “a soft pliable eraser of unvulcanized rubber used especially to remove graphite or charcoal marks from drawing paper”.\r\n\r\nIn actuality, a kneaded eraser is known for removing not only graphite pencil and charcoal marks but also chalk and pastel markings.\r\n\r\nSo what\'s so special about that? There are many other types of erasers that can \"remove...marks from drawing paper\". Well, the kneaded eraser has some specific purposes and abilities that are very useful, valuable, and frankly difficult for most other erasers to measure up to.\r\n\r\nA kneaded eraser is especially good at removing some of the graphite (for example) and purposefully leaving traces of the graphite on the paper for artistic effects, such as with reflected light or a midtone area that needs to be a slightly lighter value.\r\n\r\nKneaded erasers are fantastic for pulling brighter highlights out of tight areas. A kneaded eraser is often used to ensure that the whitest whites are reserved for areas such as the highlights of the eyes and portions of the whites of the eyes and teeth.\r\n\r\nThe kneaded eraser is used in a similar fashion to pull highlights out of hair. Additionally, some artists use the kneaded eraser to carefully rub out loose strands of hair that overlap the general mass of hair on the head.\r\n\r\nSome artists even use a kneaded eraser as one might use clay to make a model of an object to sketch!\r\n<h2>How to Use a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nIf you\'d like to know how to use a kneaded eraser to achieve some of the artistic effects mentioned above, it often comes down to molding the eraser into a particular shape. Some tasks call for a rounded corner similar to a typical eraser. Some tasks call for a thin wedge. Other tasks require that the kneaded eraser be twisted into a point.\r\n\r\nYou can mold the eraser into these different shapes back and forth as you go along. Alternatively, you can mold it into a shape like the one below before you begin your project.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3381\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3381\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-useful-shapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Mold a kneaded eraser into a rounded corner, thin wedge, or a pointy tip for a variety of effects.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I find that my kneaded eraser naturally begins to develop into a shape similar to this over time.</p>\r\nRead on for a few examples that can be applied to portrait drawing.\r\n<h3>Lightening Up a Midtone Area with a Rounded Corner</h3>\r\nLet\'s say you have applied some graphite to a skin tone and smoothed it out with a tortillion. Now, you realize that you want to make that area appear a little bit lighter in value.\r\n\r\nSimply use a rounded corner or edge of your kneaded eraser to carefully pick at the area that you want to lighten. Don\'t rub vigorously as you might do with a traditional eraser. Rather, almost think of it as you would \"blot\" a stain out of a carpet.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3382\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3382 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-midtone\" width=\"800\" height=\"232\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is invaluable for creating transitioning values from midtones to highlights on the skin.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Making Reflected Light with a Kneaded Eraser\'s Thin Wedge</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reflected light is light that is reflected off of a nearby surface. It is usually evident along an edge where an object is curving away from the foreground. Reflected light plays a significant role in creating the illusion of three-dimensional realism.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make reflected light with your kneaded eraser, first shape your eraser into a thin wedge like this.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3383\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3383\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" /></a> Form your kneaded eraser into a thin wedge to make a tiny sliver of reflected light along the edge of an object.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then carefully and lightly tap or rub with short upstrokes your kneaded eraser along the edge of the object. In this example, I used a kneaded eraser to create reflected light along the edges of an ear. This helps to bring out a natural contrast of values and to realistically separate the forms.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3390\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-for-an-ear\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" /></a> A kneaded eraser can create reflected light along an edge for a three-dimensional effect.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Using a Pointy Kneaded Eraser for an Eye Highlight</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To pick out a tiny area of highlight, such as the highlight of an eye, twist your kneaded eraser into a point.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3384\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> A pointed tip on a kneaded eraser can lift graphite out of tight spots.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then tap the area to make it white. Often times, you will intentionally leave this area white to begin with and shade around it. When you blend the graphite around it, some of the graphite will go into the area you leave white. The kneaded eraser helps to remove this blended graphite and also make for a natural transition.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most eye highlights traditionally look round inside of the iris. You can see how a pointy kneaded eraser could have pulled out this highlight.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3391\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3391\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-pointy-tip-round-eye-highlight\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" /></a> The tip of the kneaded eraser removes graphite that gets into the highlight.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At other times, a reference photograph may dictate <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-an-eye-realistically-part-4-of-4/\">a different shape for an eye highlight</a>. In the example below, you\'ll notice a square highlight in the eye. Within this square highlight, there are shadows cast by the eyelashes. There is also a round point of bright white that is barely noticeable within the square...a sort of \"highlight within a highlight\" if you will. This bright point was pulled out with the tip of a kneaded eraser.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3393 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-other-eye-highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" /></a> Notice how the kneaded eraser is just as good at sharpening up edges as it is with pulling out highlights.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The arrows in this picture show a few other areas around the eye that the edge of a kneaded eraser helped to create. Most notable are the sharp edge of the iris against the white of the eye, the lower eyelid rim, and the wrinkles in the skin surrounding the eye.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Use a Kneaded Eraser for Drawing Hair</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Realistic hair is drawn in layers. It is a process that involves laying down tones, blending the tones together, pulling out highlights, and repeating. The kneaded eraser does the job of pulling out the highlights. I mostly use a kneaded eraser shaped into a thin wedge <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/why-its-okay-to-make-a-drawing-of-a-girl-crying/\">to accomplish this</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3394\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3394\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-use-a-kneaded-eraser-thin-wedge-hair.jpg\" alt=\"A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" /></a> A kneaded eraser is a must-have for adding life to layers when drawing hair.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the above example, I used a kneaded eraser to make the part in the hair, the highlights in the various sections of hair, and to accent a few stray hairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Clean a Kneaded Eraser</h2>\r\nAs you use your kneaded eraser, you will find that it accumulates all of the graphite or charcoal you apply to it. That might leave you wondering how to clean a kneaded eraser.\r\n\r\nWell, there\'s no set way to truly get it clean. However, you can give a kneaded eraser the appearance of being clean by making new, clean spots on it and using it again and again.\r\n\r\nThis is achieved by doing exactly what the name implies...kneading the eraser. To do this, simply pull on the eraser so it stretches and fold it over upon itself to find a clean spot.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3403\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3403\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-how-to-clean-a-kneaded-eraser.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1 - Take a dirty, spotty kneaded eraser. Step 2 - Pull and stretch the kneaded eraser out. Step 3 - Fold the kneaded eraser upon itself. Step 4 - You are done! 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Some artists have preferences for certain brands because they notice advantages and disadvantages between the brands.\r\n\r\nWhich brand is the best kneaded eraser?\r\n\r\nSome like the Sanford Design kneaded eraser because they think it can best hold its shape if molded into an edge or a point. 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