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A new Artnfly eraser!

11/6/2018

6 Comments

 
l love to share when l find a great new product, so here is one l want to share with you. And before l say anything, l do want to say that l am not being paid to review this product. I only write reviews of products l use and recommend.
Erasing colored pencil is not easy. I have written a whole article on it (and will put the link at the bottom of this blog for anyone who wants to check it out). So l am always excited to try a new product.
My first attempt with this Artnfly battery eraser was a disaster! I am clumsy and all l did was smear color around the paper and make a mess! I nearly put it back in the box and behind the cupboard of no return without a second try.
But that just didn’t feel fair to me. Give a product a fair try before dismissing it.
The first thing l realized was that l just wasn’t used to the speed this thing spins at! You need to use a light grip and barely touch the paper!
Picture of my Artnfly eraser, used for erasing colored pencil.
It sprays bits of eraser everywhere, so a little messy. But once l got the hang of controlling it, this actually did the best job of erasing of all my erasers. You need to be patient and let it work through the layers. (Don’t let the eraser wear down to the metal holder or it will scratch the paper leaving marks you can’t cover). I found that this will take a heavy layered color down to very pale and will completely remove a light layer.
It also erases the lines from my transfer paper exceptionally well. Better than anything else l have tried. And it is awesome at cleaning up colored pencil dust.
l wish there was a finer eraser option for those tiny little spaces and obviously you need a supply of batteries.
It comes with a number of replacement erasers, but l would buy extras as well. You can use about half of each one before they are too short to work with.
l actually find this is my ‘go to’ eraser now - and l nearly didn’t give it a second try! I love this product.
Erasing colored pencil
6 Comments
Jennifer Rose Phillip link
11/8/2018 04:13:14 pm

I can't seem to use electric erasers of any kind without ending up with a shiny spot on the paper, so I don't bother. If I make a mistake, time to start over again lol

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Sallyann
11/9/2018 09:31:25 am

Starting all over again is a very hard option! I don’t know what paper you use, l usually use Stonehenge and l tried on a scrap piece with this eraser on a heavily burnished spot. Eventually l took the surface of the paper making it rough. But it didn’t go shiny. I have not damaged the paper ever on an actual piece. I would be broken hearted if l had to begin again as colored pencil work is so slow. If you haven’t looked at my page on erasing colored pencil, check it out as l am always able to remove enough so that l don’t have to begin again.?

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Jennifer Rose Phillip link
11/9/2018 10:11:34 am

I usually use Fabriano paper or Fischer paper and try not to make mistakes lol

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Laura Matthews
11/19/2018 05:42:17 pm

Eletric erasers are an awesome tool. You commented that you would like to get into tight spots. Have you ever used an erasing shield. They are those little aluminum sheets about the size of a credit card. There are several types of shapes cut onto it. I can't live without it. When I figured out its value I jumped out of my chair and did the happy dance. When you need to clean up a fuzzy edge or a tiny spot just place the shield over the area you want to erase and whir away with your electric eraser. It's magical 💕

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Sallyann
11/20/2018 10:36:37 pm

Nooo! I have never heard of those! I am sooo excited to find out all about them. I did of course place a huge art supply order just before l saw your comment. I might just have to order more stuff now!??. Thank you so much Laura! So much to learn!

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Laura Matthews
12/3/2018 05:14:04 pm

My pleasure, you're been a valuable resource for me. I couldn't resist sharing the love.




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  • Original Artwork page 1
    • Original artwork page 2
    • Original artwork page 3
    • Original Artwork page 4
    • Original artwork page 5
    • Original artwork page 6
    • Original artwork page 7
    • None animal art >
      • Broken Gem heart
  • Videos
  • Tutorials
    • Layering Tutorial
    • How to draw a Monarch Butterfly Wing
    • How to draw cat's eyes
    • How to draw owl eyes
    • How to draw feathers 1 (hummingbird/Jacamar type feathers)
    • How to draw feathers 2 (irregular feathers)
    • How to draw feathers 4 - parrot feathers
    • How to draw feathers 3 chest/breast feathers
    • How to draw feathers 5 - Wing feathers
    • Hummingbird Head Feathers
    • How to draw cat fur
    • How to draw chimpanzee fur
    • How to draw a grasshopper’s wing
    • How to draw fish scales
    • How to draw snake scales
    • How to draw lizard skin
    • How to draw fish fins
    • How to draw a gemstone
    • How to draw tree bark
    • How to draw rose gold
  • Tips and Techniques
    • How to get white
    • What pencils should I use?
    • All about sharpeners?
    • How to blend with colored pencil
    • How to burnish
    • Erasing colored pencil
    • How to mix colors
    • Keeping your work clean
    • Reference photos and copyright
    • What to draw
    • How to make your work look real
    • I can't draw
    • What paper should l use?
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