Kneaded Eraser Tips

Is your eraser black with graphite dust, or has it become hard and un-moldable? Do you wonder what you can do to fix it, or if you should just toss it for a new one? Darrel Tank shares valuable tips on maintaining that valuable tool - the KNEADED ERASER.
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[@iamsmol5128]

Who knew softening kneaded erasers can be so painful 😂
(Edit:I have been kneading it for the past 29 minutes and it's still very hard 😭)

[@5PencilMethod]

Don't give up, you will come to a point that it will soften. Warm it up between your palms or sit on it with paper on either side. or it is is too much, they are not too expensive to purchase another one.

[@nidhipatel5235]

Add a little vaseline to it .Worked for me

[@spikeybunny6577]

I wouldn’t waste my money or energy on another Prismacolor kneaded eraser after the pain I went through yesterday! I tried warming it up & kneading it… I worked that thing for over an hour and all it did was hurt my fingers! Nothing kneadable about it!!!
Faber-Castell, Lyra, & General are all much better and consistent quality compared to Prismacolor.
Be kinder to yourself and buy a soft kneaded eraser that won’t hurt your fingers! Your hands are your main tools and worth the $1 for a soft & workable kneaded eraser from Fabre-Castell, Lyra, or Generals!

[@spikeybunny6577]

@@nidhipatel5235I’m afraid Vaseline would ruin the life of your artwork.

[@nidhipatel5235]

@@spikeybunny6577 Not happened with me. I've been using it for all of my sketches and nothing happened

[@sharonjacob9771]

I learnt this from you a couple of years ago and have used this many times. Thank you Darryl, as always practical, and excellent.

[@5PencilMethod]

Very welcome!

[@michaelw8429]

Cant tell you how many "used" erasers I've thrown away. Thank you!

[@5PencilMethod]

Glad I could help! Keep on Drawing! - Darrel :):):)

[@ChiefGL]

I’m taking art for GCSEs, you don’t know how helpful this was- thanks!! 😊

[@Ticolme819]

I find if I put mine in a plastic snack bag, when I'm not using it. It keeps the air and dust from getting to it. It hasn't harden yet (after 3 mos) 😁. Thank you Darryl for all your tips!

[@5PencilMethod]

Thanks for sharing that Ann. I am glad that it worked for you..., Darrel :) :) :)

[@403M4K]

Thanks a lot!! it's the first time I using this sort of rubber, your video is so helpful

[@Bevportraitartist]

I use the faber castell kneaded eraser... it's the softest of the erasers.

[@kaitlynkaitlyn9655]

This has been very helpful. Thank You!

[@5PencilMethod]

Glad you liked it - join us at www.fivepencilmethod.com for more! - Darrel :):):)

[@piecetoyou8285]

(Good tip to replenish Kneaded eraser try this method)
You can re-soften them as well and bring back the pick up of graphite off the paper by
masking tape gum that has a light gum glue on the back,
Or the gum that`s on any sticky label, just dab the kneaded eraser on the sticky part and then massage the gum in,
If you use to much gum and the kneaded eraser becomes to soft then either add some fresh kneaded eraser to the old stuff or rub a white eraser on paper and add that to your kneaded eraser to ease back on the stickiness.

[@georgeclausen2408]

Thanks, Darrel. I appreciate these tutorials.

[@5PencilMethod]

My pleasure! Always Glad that I can share something that helps George. Darrel :)

[@dolphin282]

ive been looking for them forever and bought the primcolor one and its so hard😭😭

[@anubis4690]

So what do I do if I conditioned and it's crumbled I've kneaded for very long time my hands skind is now sensitive

[@fredacaccavale242]

Didn’t know that was possible, thanks

[@5PencilMethod]

Thanks for allowing me to share Freda..., Darrel :) :) :)

[@penguineeee6440]

I got a fable castle one from Amazon and it came extremely dry it wouldn't pull apart and is just snapping... I'm gonna try to fix it 😅

[@crackheadrinn139]

Daryl I have a question
I have a general’s kneaded eraser and it has rough edges and dosent stretch that much was it reallly worth it and what can I do to make it better?

[@5PencilMethod]

Just keep kneading it. Even if it takes awhile. Warm it up in your hands to soften it. - Darrel :):):)

[@crackheadrinn139]

@@5PencilMethod thank you very much Darryl

[@BC-sh7en]

i have one that makes my fingers all sticky.... are they all like that?

[@xanadu_0001]

I’ve never kneaded my eraser ever since it was bought 2 weeks ago and 20 minutes have passed, its still hard.
Edit: it’s alot softer now

[@iamesther]

how did it got soften

[@xanadu_0001]

@@iamesther i just kept kneading it for hours.

[@MsLouisVee]

@@xanadu_0001 😮😮😮

[@Htd3D]

It’s really easy to make one too. Just take a tape that’s not very sticky use your hard eraser and knead it on tape then gather the crumps and then knead them together and repeat this and you have your own kneaded eraser

[@amigopiojo11]

Mr Tank why we don't see your artwork anymore?

[@5PencilMethod]

We'll have to see what we can do
lobotrasgallinita ... Darrel :)

[@vercasvacinova4855]

i have the faber-castell kneaded eraser

[@5PencilMethod]

It will work much the same. Glad you liked it - join us at www.fivepencilmethod.com for more! - Darrel :):):)

[@AyotundeAsalu-xs7tq]

I enjoyed working tireless and working tireless

[@solomonani639]

Air makes them soft

[@joylane5560]

Help! Mine is covered with glitter!

[@em444]

run it under water and play with it while the water is pouring

[@djnevous3us]

That’s how I do it too.

[@5PencilMethod]

right on! - Darrel :):):)

[@lvbailey1]

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[@5PencilMethod]

Glad you liked it - join us at www.fivepencilmethod.com for more! - Darrel :):):)

[@kayliyahbaker8106]

💜💜💜💜

[@5PencilMethod]

Glad you liked it - join us at www.fivepencilmethod.com for more! - Darrel :):):)

[@lexystanley2294]

My prismacolor crumbled into pieces 😢

[@kenthalextolentino3442]

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