How to Use a DRY CLEANING PAD To Erase or Lighten Large Areas

DRY CLEANING PAD? Aren't those for clothes? NOPE! They are little bags of eraser bits and many graphite artists don't even know about them!. They can be a valuable tool - if you know the tips and tricks. Darrel shows how to handle this pad, what to do and what not to do with it. If you have a large area on your drawing that needs lightened equally, this would be the perfect eraser to use, instead of spending a long time taping away with your kneaded or other eraser. And this little pad is super cheap to buy. Enjoy!
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[@p4cbassman]

I used these in the past in drafting class to help prevent smearing. I would roll the bag in my hand to create a layer over the drawing so having my hand over the drawing to help protect it.

[@heatheredwards7158]

When I first started drawing, I bought one of these. I used it once, saw the bits flying all over the paper, and freaked out. Never used it again until tonight, when I thought I’d give it another try. Thanks to your video, I can see this will be a very helpful tool!

[@WakeUp1972]

That's exactly what happened to me. I was like, 'of course, just my luck that I'd get a defective one'

[@heatheredwards7158]

@@WakeUp1972 I was afraid to take it back to the store, too, because I figured I was the only one who didn’t know how it was supposed to work!

[@WakeUp1972]

@@heatheredwards7158 me too! 🤣

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

I have seen these, but never realized what they were. Thanks for explaining, Darrel.

[@5PencilMethod]

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

[@sugarhill2733]

I have this but it says for shoes, cloth, lamp shades, ect that can't be "washed"

[@Kynarion1]

Yup! I thought they were for clothes, too!

[@psriram2416]

Your are my great master

[@5PencilMethod]

That is an honor to be called that. - join us at www.fivepencilmethod.com for more! - Darrel :):):)