That vintage electric is a treasure! We've had a lot of conversations about erasers over the years (that's one reason why we don't get invited to parties that often). We still know a couple of artists who call Artgums "bread erasers", and a few who still have a stash of old fashioned typewriter erasers, the pencils with an abrasive eraser core and a brush on the end. If you find that the paper surface has been altered too much after erasing, an agate burnisher can compress and smooth a rough passage enough that it won't stand out too much from the rest of the page, and even accept more drawing media.

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

Haha. I love it. I remember the ones with the brushes on the other end. Also. I looked for Large Marge on your site, but sadly she wasn’t available anymore. Thank you for having all the others. ❤️ www.ssavaart.com/art-supplies-list

@Maber610

Жыл бұрын

Kneaded erasers are called bread erasers in french !

@berolinastrassmann

Жыл бұрын

What is the shelf life of an eraser? 🙋 I still have not one but two of those Staedtler eraser pencils with a brush at the end, all in baby blue colour. They are indeed very abrasive (probably too dry, since they are from the 80s). My father used a typewriter and had many of those very thin hexagonal erasers with a little hole in the middle. They were probably made in the 50s. All part of a collection I was unaware I was forming. Hope I continue to be invited to parties 🤭 nevertheless.

@Blick_Art

Жыл бұрын

@@berolinastrassmann Erasers can dry out and lose the components that make them pliable ("plasticizers") but we think storage conditions can play a factor. Typewriter erasers were always almost too abrasive for use in artistic drawing, but in a desperate moment, when nothing else works, it's nice to have the "nuclear option"

@berolinastrassmann

Жыл бұрын

@@Blick_Art Thanks for your reply. Always nice to see a kind comment ☺️

I work in architecture and have done a little hand drafting in the past. I had my own Large Marge back then. Seeing yours was nostalgic.

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. They just don't make those anymore.

@RampagingPixie

Жыл бұрын

My architect grandfather has a nearly identical one! I spent much of my childhood trying to convince him to let me mess with it, still think its cool as hell.

@SkellyofSkellington

Жыл бұрын

​@@ssavaart 𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙜

@MilesMolasses

Жыл бұрын

@@ssavaart large marge is dangerous lol

@hajimehinata5854

Жыл бұрын

@@ssavaart RIP Large Marge

Wow I’ve never seen a plug in eraser like that! That seems really cool to use (very vibrate-y too!)

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

They are.

@finka.

Жыл бұрын

@@ssavaart hi

@who.where13

Жыл бұрын

😏

@awhzo

Жыл бұрын

@@who.where13 sus

@venusiskool

Жыл бұрын

@@ssavaart i swear this comment seems like your mad 😭 periods make me scared

I didn’t know electric erasers could get as big as Marge! I personally just use cheap eraser caps from the dollar store. The triangle shape lets me erase fine details if needed, but usually since I ink and color my drawings I just need something to erase my light pencil marks under the outlines. I don’t draw with just pencil anymore, but if I did I’d probably want an electric eraser too

After watching you for a while , I’m beginning to think that you were born on a animator’s desk at pixar !! Your kind voice , calm vibe and youthful personality is not human ! YOU’RE AMAZINGLY UNIQUE !

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

You're too kind. Thank you! ♥

@Siriuslyyy

7 ай бұрын

This is very accurate!

i love kneaded erasers for certain things, I wish I had that magic rub eraser

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

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@lukqwrld

Жыл бұрын

@@ssavaart thank you!

@annieart13

Жыл бұрын

Same! I have three types of kneaded erasers. The normal one, the semi-sticky one, and the all to sticky one that sticks to your fingers 🤌

Hello world

@yuummay

Жыл бұрын

Hello from New Zealand :D

@noameir4926

Жыл бұрын

Hello from Israel :D

@splitthecat

Жыл бұрын

The Earth says hello!

@gracie5463

Жыл бұрын

Hello from the world :D 🌏

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

Big Hugs from the Hobbit Hole. ♥♥♥

Erasers are really weird to me, I've seen really cheap ones have the same effect or better then the more expensive ones, it's really about trying all of them to find out the best one

Thanks Scott for getting me into art. I didn’t have the confidence for a stick figure before I found your channel.

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely My Pleasure ♥

hey scott! i love your videos soo much, your content has made me work harder to explore myself and bring more art into this world. i was wondering if you could try drawing kim kibum (also known as key) maybe? he's one of my favourite singers and a lot of his album concepts remind me a lot of you, probably because he's a big fan of the 80's concept. it would really mean a lot to me if one of my idols drew another one of my idols lol. anyways, lots of love! hope you have an amazing day ❤️

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

This makes me so happy. ♥ Thanks so much! ♥

@AmbiCahira

Жыл бұрын

Hi fellow Shawol 😍

@marriedtothemusic2858

Жыл бұрын

@@AmbiCahira hello!! 👋👋

Wow, I had no clue plug-in or electric eraser existed!

Can we just appreciate the amount of effort scott goes to to make these videos accessible, like those subtitles. *chefs kiss*

ever since I got the sumo grip erasers my life HAS CHANGED, the eraser on the paper is like butter and it's just pure bliss ^^

Love the Axent Mellow eraser, they work brilliant with hard and soft pencils and don't scratch the surface, just like a kneaded and hard eraser in one

I like that you still like the classics like the pencil eraser’s!

The white pentel eraser is magic for me! Not an artist but does the trick on my notes lol

You are a gem of a man.❤

Been watching your videos for a few months now. You've inspired me to make art again. And for the first time I like watercolor. Thank you for everything

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

I love hearing this. ♥

I really love sand erasers, they work so well but be sure you do a test to make sure it won’t tear up your paper! I also love mechanical pencils for drawing, the lead is so soft and awesome for blending, the erasers on the back are also so good!

Great display of erasers! I've been using Faber Castell kneaded erasers for years now and quite like them, although the erasers on the back of my pencils are handy too for things too tough for the kneaded one.

That last line had me crying- I did not expect this video about erasers to get me emotional lol but good video thanks 👍

I love your videos so much. I started watching this year and I have learned so much about art from you. Your voice is so soft and kind, and your art style is just so calming for me, and I don't know why. You make great videos and I hope to get better at drawing and painting.🥰

Bro he's just to precious, i can't-

Wow! Thanks for your videos, they must take a lot of time to make, especialy the drawing part

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

Yes they do

wowza. Large Marge is definite my favorite dream eraser. thank you for sharing these types of erasers with us. I use the typical white rubber eraser found at any school supplies store. But these definitely gives me a clear idea of types of erasers to look for. thank you.

I use kneaded and I like the HI-POLYMER eraser by Pentel. Oh and you got me into the Faber-Castell “Eraser Pencil”. I love those things especially for small areas.

That drafting eraser is sooo cool 😎

Kneaded erasers are so satisfying

This video is just what I needed! I need to buy a new eraser soon

The pink easers are FINE

While I used magic rub for a while, and still go back to it from time to time. My new go-to eraser is the Sumo Grip eraser. It’s a relatively modern Japanese eraser that features a foam like formula that’s kinda like a mix of a Mr. Clean magic eraser and a kneaded eraser. I would highly suggest giving it a go.

My favorite eraser is the Tombow mono plastic eraser! It erases really well and leaves minimal shavings that easily clump together. Honestly, any Japanese brand is amazing for erasers and art supplies in general!

Aw man I loved my art gum erasers, they worked great for me! I loved them for figure and gesture drawing because I could buy the one eraser and cut it into three smaller blocks, then I would have sharp edges and corners or the bigger sides if I needed and it would eat through charcoal like a dream!

My favorite erasers of all time were some cat erasers my sister got me in middle school.. I never used them but one day a girl I had a crush on borrowed one and used it and I liked her too much to get mad about it and she was like “woah.. that’s a smooth eraser! Can I keep this?” and I tried it… it was better than the expensive art erasers and the perfect blend of smooth, sticky, and soft. My sister bought me a bunch more so I could actually use them and I used them sparingly for years! Still the best erasers I’ve ever used and I’ve never been able to find them again… i can’t remember the brand name and I’ve tried a bunch.. it sucks.

Large marge looks really fun :)

Hi Scott! Idk if you'll see this, but thank you for inspiring me to just throw stuff on the canvas whether I think it'll be good or not, to not be afraid to just kinda see what happens and be ok with making something I don't love. It's helped free me from the paralysis of perfectionism and I've finished two small practice paintings that I've been able to give away to friends who genuinely actually liked them! (': they weren't fantastic but they're my first two attempts at gouache in the first place so I'm telling myself to go easy on the criticism 😅 and I'm definitely learning things for next time lol like I'm afraid of highlights and shadows aaaand that gouache needs a binder on these canvases or it cracks heh but ya know, that's ok! It's been fun and I think I've gotten a little bit better at some tiny things maybe. Cool! My profile picture is my second painting I let myself say is finished despite not going back in with highlights XD

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

This makes me so happy. ♥ Keep it up!

I draw with pencils (as in, just. Ticonderoga pencils) and as such, I find that the Ticonderoga erasers are some of the better ones when it comes to regular old pencils!

I got a new sketch book which looked like your hair journal so I started my own hair journal:)

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

Yay

Hey the earliest I’ve ever been! This seems very helpful thank you Scott. I love that you always give an honest review and are always so positive toward us! 💓

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! ♥

Terrific 💎

My mum is a draftswoman and always recommends Staedtler’s Mars erasers

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

Ooh. Thanks

I’ve been considering getting an electric and kneaded eraser at some point because mine are chonky and can’t do some of the jobs I need. Thanks for the recommendations scott! ♡︎

@annieart13

Жыл бұрын

I think a pencil eraser would help. It's a pencil but instead of lead, it's an eraser! It would really help for really detailed drawings!👌

I discovered the kneaded eraser couple years ago......... where have you been all my life! that thing is just magical

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

Right?

Thank you for teaching me how to better do art ♥️ Your my favorite artist 🥰

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! ♥

@Totallynotmari13

Жыл бұрын

@@ssavaart Your welcome 🤗 thank you for replying to my comment ♥️I’m in shock

When I was young I accidentally got a kneaded eraser for school instead of the rubber one and I thought it was a normal eraser that melted in the heat 😅 almost returned it but the texture was too soft and nice to give back, i eventually found out from a friend that drew what a kneaded eraser was and gave it to him since I had no use for it

I just wanted to throw this out there ypur a amazing artist keep up the good work most people on this app dont explain as much as you or tell stories you really inspire me to work harder on my Art Thank you so much.😁

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

What I’ve been using is the Staedtler Mars Plastic eraser. Works like a charm on sketches.

Try the staedtler rasoplast! 👌

Might aswell use the artgum eraser for blending or shadowing

Hii Scott, I was wondering if you could try making art in alt art style. Its actually really different from your current style!

Please try some more Faber Castell Eraser! They're great

Hello Scott. Ik you don’t post much and you probably won’t see this comment. But you are my biggest inspiration as a 13yr. I’ve been looking at your art for like 9 months now. And you’re the reason you brought me to actually try to work on something that makes me happy

@Wdax

Жыл бұрын

He mainly posts shorts

@sinsitysinderella790

Жыл бұрын

That's so awesome. He's really easy-going and encouraging. I'm so happy for you, I wish I had been exposed to teachers like Scott (years ago), before I gave up and decided that I didn't have the required natural talent, and just wasn't an “artist.” I was amazed to learn recently that *anyone* can learn to draw (or do Anything), and that “natural talent” is in No way a requirement. People like Scott have inspired me to try again, and I'm doing some stuff I'm pretty happy with 😊.

I bought the brush pens, pencils and watercolor sketchbook you use. Now I want a pretty colored kneaded eraser, mine is dingy grey. At any rate, I have no excuse not to get back into watercolors now! Thanks!

Hello scott you've inspired me in my art career thank you

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that! Thanks so much! ♥

my fav eraser back of the pencil😬♥️

My sister recommended that I buy an electric eraser (which I did, she used to do art shows and sell her work!) And it works really well, but I don't use it as often as I use my kneaded eraser :)

I’m currently using the faber castell dust free eraser and it’s absolutely amazing. It erases almost everything, definitely the best one I ever used. I stole it in school but I found it on the internet for less than a dollar so it’s a really good deal.

I know this has nothing to do with the video, but everyday when I watch your videos you always make me laugh and when I need motivation to draw or to get inspired I always look to you. You are my favourite artist and one day when I grow up I hope to find the happiness and creativity you have. I hope you have a wonderful day!

Can’t thank you enough for all your videos. What are your professional book recommendations for anyone wanting to learn to draw faces ?

I got a kneaded eraser recently and it's just magic

love you art , and you are a peace of art yourself - great eyes and face , even with less hair (lol )

I can just imagine having that vintage eraser mounted on the wall like a mystical sword or something ready to be equipped for a major task at hand

@sinsitysinderella790

Жыл бұрын

Lol 😁

excellent 👌 information hats off boss

I typically use a pink eraser for large areas, and a little detail eraser. The kind that's like a mechanical pencil, but it's an eraser. I killed kneaded erasers like crazy, and electric would drive me nuts. I like to use a large makeup powder brush to make the eraser buts go away, while avoiding the smudging issue

I got a kneaded eraser a few months ago and it's probably the best eraser I've ever had :D

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

Right? So good!

I LOVE ERASERS!!! I NEED ERASERS!!!

My favorite back-of-pencil eraser has gotta be the Black Ticonderogas, but for a block, I've fallen in love with the Sakura Arch Foam Black. It's a thinner eraser, good mostly for smaller areas or use in a classroom, but it's probably the most easy on the hand eraser I've used. Has a nice perforated sleeve to make peeling it off as the eraser shortens easier too. I got mine hunting around on JetPens but I'm sure they're other places too.

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

Ooh. Thanks

I have an kneaded eraser. It was clean as hell

whatever those erasers on the ends of bic mechanical erasers are made out of, mm nothing compares for me they’re so satisfying and effective for my sketches n all that

I noticed that almost every comment Scott has given a heart for it. What a nice guy

Ay my man Scott best in the country fam

Hey Scott. I really like my kneeded eraser. It's so cool

Large Marge looks like this old power drill I used to lug around that weighed like 3 kilos and would rip your arms off if you weren't careful hahaha love it!

Never knew there were other kind of erasers than Magic rub. Especially an electric one

I have the rechargeable version of the derwent eraser and I love it! I have hand problems because of hypermobility related issues/injuries and it really helps reduce the impact on my hands and is great for precision erasing 😁. I also like kneaded erasers a lot since they're also easier on my hands and also really effective 😊. I don't have a large marge but I have mounted erasers on old electric nail file bits and used them in my e-file for tough/big jobs 😅 (also because it was really fun following through on the "what if?" my brain threw out about how well it would work 💀)

WOW! Now that's an eraser!

There is an eraser from faber-castell which lets the eraserstuff roll up to bigger pieces. So that you dont have any dust (only the big things). I really like that one.

thanks mate

I just use my good ol’ mechanical pencil for everything. If the lead goes out, I steal some from another mechanical pencil(for some reason, some of my mechanical pencils feel better in my hand than others). If the eraser goes out, I just remove it and insert one from a used mechanical pencil. Happy drawing :)

Helpful as always! Unrelated to video: what do you use to seal/protect your artworks (if needed)? Thank you.

I never thought an eraser would have different strength 😂 Buti would love the auto eraser!

Honestly i don't really use pencils that much but when I do for sketching it goes horrible since I end up drawing too hard and can't erase it later 😔

@AmbiCahira

Жыл бұрын

Hold further back on the pencil, then you lose leverage and can't press as hard. ^^

@stickfigure7919

Жыл бұрын

@@AmbiCahira thanks for the tip!

@berolinastrassmann

Жыл бұрын

Try using a kneaded eraser, it allows you to gradually erase without being too hard on the paper.

Mono zeros are my go to for small stuff

I watch this video everyday😊

I love the steadtler rasoplast or steadtler mars plastic

My favourite eraser is a kneaded eraser just because they make for an excellent fiddle toy

Hey Scott! I love your videos and I'm a subscriber since 20k! Watching your journey through these beautiful art series, 1 minute clips and long livestreams has really helped me grow as a younger artist, but what's helped the most is how you describe art and the acceptance you value and show through your pieces. It's truly inspiring!!! I understand this has nothing to do with the video, and is VERY cliche and cringy (sorry!) But I was wondering if you could maybe do a video on how you stay motivated and deal with art block? I really need it at the moment! 😅 I don't know if you'll see this or not, but thanks :)

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

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@chqrlotterose

Жыл бұрын

@@ssavaart thank you so much! I really appreciate your content 🥰

The dark erasers are pretty good

Scott you should try making a realistic drawing with crazy art art supplies

Depends on the paper too. I have a really nice mechanical pencil from TUL that i like and on some papers it can still be seen a little after erasing even tho its included retractable eraser works great. Just Depends on the paper.

I swear by my Mono erasers and am yet to find one I like more Also a big fan of the kneaded and sandy types for the right jobs Great comparison :)

I didn't know there were electric erasers! I'll have to try them sometime!

Can you do an art kit review for starting artist Christmas ideas. My teen daughter is really interested in art and I want to get her a big art kit. Good quality, but isn't too expensive.

Art Gum is used for shading a lot, because it leaves a gray powder dark shade when it's done a erasing.

Hey can you make another video on Colored pencils? I really like your colored pencil videos

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

Sure

After a quick glance I didn’t see anyone recommending erasers. So I’m gonna throw out my favorite, mono brand eraser! I personally love the black one. For some reason I feel as if it doesn’t smear the lead around as much as the white one. But I would use any Mono brand eraser over all others! I love them a lot!

just an idea but i think you should try a dip pen i just got one and its pretty good for art not just for writing

You make my day everyday love the video buddy

@ssavaart

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! ♥

@hermitcrabchronicles1098

Жыл бұрын

@@ssavaart I can't believe you hearted and commented until my post thank you so much you're my idol :D

I always use Rabbit erasers (they're the ones with the blue or yellow platic cover. They work so well. I think I've got one somewhere that was bough by my great-grandpa in like the 1950s and still erases perfectly.

I love stabilo and derwent erasers, like the magic rub, i think they're latex? Not a fan of crumbly or kneady erasers tbh. Never have been. I tried them as a teen and was massively put off by them lol. I'm glad others like them though, and large Marge reminds me of the blue end of those old double ended erasers, made to rub off the top of the paper!