Does This MAGIC WATERCOLOR ERASER Actually Work?

[@cbkqmom]

😳 is that a Mr Clean magic eraser? You should buy one and compare... they’re affectionately known as paint removers here in the US- very bad to use on a painted wall, lol... but great on tile etc 😜

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

On it!

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

It sure looks like one, doesn't it.

[@debbiemartin9005]

I’ve heard of people using the Mr Clean ones for removing watercolor paint.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

I wouldn’t be surprised and I’m definitely going to try it 😊

[@kathylovesmk]

I thought the exact same thing!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I was curious if it would damage the paper, that's the tricky thing with these tools and techniques. You made it work well, though! Thanks for showing us!

[@MrsBarnabas]

Jenna, it sounds as though you're keen on this? Please say that you aren't? Here's what I just wrote for Kirsty: I hesitated about saying this, but having read the comments that actually comment on the sponge, the consensus is that this is just a renamed household sponge, so I will... Just watching this video (before reading the comments), I thought, "Oh no! How many people are going to be taken in by this???" and was thankful to hear you say that kitchen paper will do the job just as well. Surely with all that scrubbing, however gently, it damages the surface of the paper and lifts off the sizing? Also, environmentally, this is yet another non-recyclable piece of 'sponge' that (as commented here) disintegrates pretty fast, leaving all those little bits in the water to go down the sink... I could write so much more, and want to scream with frustration, but I won't. I'll just repeat, Thanks, Kirsty, for that comment, "... kitchen paper will do the job just as well." I wonder how many people actually took note of that? I hope that they did / do!

[@camart3519]

@@MrsBarnabas they are environmentally safe. They disintegrate to nothing and are not made with chemicals.

[@MrsBarnabas]

@@camart3519 They disintegrate to nothing? What are they made from?

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

It did damage the paper a bit because of the scrubbing so I wouldn’t recommend this supply 😊

[@MrsBarnabas]

@@KirstyPartridgeArt Thanks, Kirsty. I'm seriously worried about some of the 'new products' that are appearing on the art market at the moment, and it was good to watch your review. I'm hoping that Jenna and others will pick it up and come to the same conclusion, and so help the many inexperienced artists who think that they need / ought to have the 'latest thing' to produce good art, instead of enjoying what they do with whatever is to hand - pencil, brush, paper, and colouring material (paint, pencil, pastel ...)

[@Mikeshawtoday]

Thanks, Kirsty - can't wait for you to teach watercolors. I love your pencil work and have learned so much from you which I've applied to my watercolors. Now I'm ready for your full-blown teachings on watercolor. Thanks!

[@LizChadertonArt]

I’ve used magic eraser for years. It is a melamine foam. Buy it from the cleaning aisle not Frisk - half the price. It comes into its own on dry paint (as you say just use towel on wet). It is a last resort. It will damage the paper after about three passes, but lifts more than a towel.

[@kr1221E]

I am amazed at how intuitively you get images from your mind's eye onto paper, fantastic.

[@patriciabarry5800]

I have used it a lot to fix problems or make changes in my work. For example if paint splashes where you don’t want it. Firstly use a tissue to blot it then use a slightly damp brush with clean water and gently remove some of the paint. Let it dry completely, then with a very small piece of magic sponge, barely damp gently rub it. It works like magic. If you have been heavy handed and the paper is damaged, make sure it is dry and rub the back of a smooth flat spoon over the paper to smooth it down. If you are concerned it won’t fix it mix a drop of gum Arabic in water and lightly paint the spot with that before smoothing down once it has dried. Good luck. Some paints stain the paper which is a problem but I have still had good results.

[@camart3519]

A less expensive alternative is the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser cleaning product. They're the same thing. You can find generic brands of too. I never had the paper break down with moderate scrubbing (I use Arches Cold Press 140lb). There are crumbs left behind though. It looks like the paper, but it's actually the sponge itself breaking down as you use it. It's been a terrific tool for accidents that have dried or are too staining. I cut mine into triangles which gives me a very small point for a concentrated area and a wider end for a broader area. Constant rinsing, as you mentioned, is the key to success with these. Also, don't use them sparingly. When you see them breaking down, toss them. They work best when new and are cheap enough to not be worried about conserving them. They're terrific for hobbyists who work with models and toys. They will remove the printing on toys leaving you a blank toy customize as you wish. Changing expressions on dolls and action figures can be a fun project and these sponges help.

[@MrsBarnabas]

A much less expensive way is just to use kitchen roll - as Kirsty pointed out a couple of times during this video.

[@camart3519]

@@MrsBarnabas paper towels are not as effective as these sponges after the paint has dried. The paper towels will tear the paper if you scrub to hard. These sponges only need a light touch to erase heavily pigmented or staining watercolors that have already dried. Sorry if I wasnt clear on that.

[@MrsBarnabas]

@@camart3519 Kirsty has replied to Jenna Rainey's question - that it does actually damage the paper. Anything will damage paper if we scrub with it - even a paint brush.

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

I think this was just taken from the magic eraser. I keep one of these with my watercolors and use it to clean stained color from plastic palettes as it works great. Havent tried it on the actual paper though.

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Using it to clean palettes is a great suggestion 😊

[@jacquelinewilliams6969]

I've used it on the paper and it works pretty much exactly as the sponge I'm the video

[@NekzLvL]

Your artworks are absolutely fanstastic. I wish I could go to your level although I usually approach my artwork traditionally like using pencils, fineliners and charcoal powder mix with water.

[@Beruthiel45]

Thank you for the demonstration Kirsty. That is very helpful. As many have pointed out it is just the regular magic eraser and as I posted myself just now, they are made from melamine. Coincidentally I looked them up the other day after getting tea stains from a cup, and found they can be used for cleaning acrylic bathtubs and brass, as well as the other things it's recommended for. I once used it to clean a white painted wooden closet door after we'd had workmen in the house and found it worked very well but dulled the finish. It also left behind crumbs, so I washed the door down again with clear water. I'd agree that ordinary kitchen paper would be best. It's not a plastic like the eraser so it's biodegradable, but the eraser would be good to have in a pinch.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

It’s always a pleasure to watch you paint! I’m going to try this with a Mr Clean Magic eraser to see what happens 😊 Thank you for your tips on how to work with a tool like this one 🙏

[@janjans1178]

Perfect timing Kirsty THANK YOU ⭐️

[@MrsBarnabas]

JanJan, Kirsty did say that kitchen paper will do just as well....

[@donnawalter3061]

Love the pictures sweetheart, beautifully painted xxxx

[@cliveangelaedwards8854]

You painted a lovely picture on the purple one and the eraser was very effective but tissue will suffice for me! Your flames are lovely as well and gorgeous colours... thank you for sharing...😊

[@reflex6311]

Love the snow painting. You're great

[@dijosephine9556]

Looks fantastic 😍

[@Scarabeecookies]

Such a great video ! I look forward to trying it.

[@asiyadraws]

Hi Kirsty im a beginner colour pencil realism artist ❤️ i love your colour pencil tips i was wondering if you could make more colour pencil videos 😊✨😇

[@asiyadraws]

@@artsyyhafsa oh hii ! 👋 we have good taste haha

[@bhuvancraft]

You are a talented wise and wonderful artist

[@ShilasSpellboundCreations]

It reminds me of a magic eraser!

[@bananashaveice]

It looks just like the magic eraser sponge that we use to clean around the house. I wonder if it's the same product.

[@LizChadertonArt]

It is!

[@colleurfull]

Dank je wel voor delen van jou bevindingen!

[@sricharcoalworks]

I enjoy watching your videos😎 ...you look gr8❤️ Kirsty the besty😻

[@_alfn.saraya1648]

Before I watch any of your vedio I press like.. You're amazing teacher

[@MotherGreen7]

I would love to see you create a do’s & don’ts video for color pencil landscapes I would love to learn some new techniques from you about it

[@trish1514]

So much awesomeness 💖👍

[@uncleatelier8495]

you're really good at drawing landscapes ~~~ ^^😊😉😉😉

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

Kirsty, do you know how it compares to a regular Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? I wonder if there's any difference or if they took that idea and packaged it for artists.

[@annazilla]

Pretty sure that’s just a magic eraser! I clean my bathtub, my oven and even whiten my sneakers with it! Think they pulled the wool over your eyes! But at least you can use them to clean some stuff they’re really great for that. Not all is lost!

[@vxinos]

Im curious to see if its the same thing as the Magic eraser that you can use for cleaning but with clever marketing for water-colour. personally Ill use a paper towel to lift wet paint or turn into a mixed Media and add gouache

[@InjiArtistry]

Thank you for this.

[@VitasArtworks]

thanks for showing. At the moment i only take a paper towel ^_^ i think if it works well depends on the paper and the colors as well. some colors are more staining than others. Also inside one brand. The same count for the paper choise. So it will work with other colors on different kind of papier maybe better or worse.

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

An additional test would be to try to remove the purple spot outside the washy tape. I have M.E. and found it very frustrating to almost complete a piece of botanical illustration only for my arm and hand to go into spasm and ruin my work. I've just bought a magic eraser for £1 from Ebay with free postage, which has successfully removed old coffee stains from my internal doors and frames. I cut small pieces off to test with various art and craft projects. Cross fingers it works.

[@lindalangeheine5787]

In Germany, we use the same sponge to clean spots off walls. Cheap solution.

[@Kyomiibrown]

You can use any generic magic eraser, doesn’t need to be watercolour specific, the generic are cheaper. Been using them for years.

[@Mikeshawtoday]

I will try that! Thanks!

[@MrsBarnabas]

@@Mikeshawtoday Why bother, Mike? Kirsty said a couple of times in her review that kitchen paper will work just as well. I'll add that it costs less, does less damage to the paper and also to the environment than this piece of cleaning sponge.

[@marytesta3003]

I pick the magic eraser things at dollar tree. They work great. They don't erase large areas and staining colors. They work well for lifting small oops. Eraser it is not.

[@Kyomiibrown]

@@MrsBarnabas A lot of people already have magic sponge erasers in their household arsenal so they are not buying for the purpose. The sponge erasers don’t damage the paper if you know how to use them properly. Many professional watercolour artists use the sponge erasers - there are videos going back years on YT showing this and what one artist doesn’t like/recommend, another one might like/recommend, we see this time and time again. It’s a matter of preference, there’s no right or wrong. Peace.

[@ahadart231]

Nice useful information. But I wash by my brustro mop brushes. It’s creating nicely white areas easily.

[@Abby-th2or]

Hey, I was wondering if anyone knows when she started arting? I am a younger artist and I want so much to be like her, but I feel like I started kind of late.

[@veenasardana4575]

Hi can tell are brusto neon wax based colour pencils good or not?What gsm paper is good for wax based colour pencils?

[@fangchick93]

I just checked to see if a Mr clean magic eraser could do the same thing, and it does.

[@DiaCraftsStudio]

Lovely !

[@Somone6934]

i realy love your videos its give me so much tips tanks you for your tips🤗😉🙂😋

[@jackartspranay5220]

A 💜 from India 🔥 A die hard fan for u r art🎉

[@sharisebaileyonamazon]

Hi Kristy, I went on the watercolor class link and the page cannot be found. -Sharise

[@scenepunk09]

U could do two of the same art pieces side by side in future supply testing videos to help us to see how much of a difference the item has on artwork. If that makes sense. Just an idea.

[@vidaakef61]

Hi Kristy, I am interested to buy your collections which was for $197 but when I wanted to buy it today it was $297!! Why the price is different?

[@GiftfromVenus]

Before your video I didn't even realize that watercolor eraser exist:-))

[@cube_republic]

Is the link to the free watercolor beginner class working for anyone else? It says page not found for me ...

[@therockingraizan5835]

Can you teach us how to draw outline of portraits pls

[@XpierceA]

Please try out some anime art too!

[@RongtuliDrawingAcademypabna]

Awesome ❤️❤️❤️

[@cerealnana]

The watercolour beginner course link is not working.

[@mirthagomez1233]

gracias, por compartir

[@choudhurysadiafahmida3363]

Pls give a review on Deli 72 color pencil- Budget pencil

[@binimk8072]

Fire painting looks a lot cooler

[@sararizk1331]

i love it

[@cmeblu75]

The free class link does NOT WORK!!

[@mayadevikushwah868]

Hi! Kristy, from where are you ?

[@samyaksj]

What is your paper size in various photo

[@joelleledoux6351]

En France on appelle ça une éponge magique . Cela coûte quelques € au super marché. Marque « monsieur propre », je l’utilise et ça marche très bien. Il faut faire attention à ne pas trop frotter sinon le papier s’abîme.🎨👏🇫🇷

[@jameshiner67]

Those actually look like a Mr clean sponge. Hmm I wonder 🤔

[@rosilatressler]

Link doesn't work for free watercolor course.

[@ANPC-pi9vu]

I think any finely textured sponge would do the same.

[@amina_arts]

😍

[@mohsinkazmi35]

Love You

[@aprildestefano343]

Can you erase gouache?

[@MrsBarnabas]

Gouache can be erased, as with watercolour, with either a damp brush or a piece of kitchen towel or any soft sponge. This is just a piece of clever marketing of a household sponge under a different name.

[@ayeshalshammri7116]

I don’t think you should buy this because you can just take a wet towel and use it to erase the painting while it’s still wet

[@celinestemshorn7425]

Couldn’t just use mr. magic eraser for the same result as watercolor sponge. The price probably cheaper with mr. Clean sponge.

[@m_1art]

جميل جدا 🙂🌷🙏

[@arisasworld6800]

In the second painting the sponge looked like a marshmallow 😅

[@juancalzada2294]

Hola mi artista favorita, la mujer más hermosa del mundo 💐

[@nerodivenere]

Watercolor is like Airbrush.... I mean when is done, is DONE. there is no magic miracle tools, so thank you to confirm that.

[@reflex6311]

Hey are you ok? I saw you're left hand 0:57. I hope you are fine.

[@mohsinkazmi35]

Love 💕💕💕💕💕 you

[@cinderblockstudios]

I don't want to be super negative, but man is this clickbait! It's just a sponge!

[@dhiljith-w8m]

Hi madam I know drawing literally best and i have no materials can yo by som material for me please madam

[@oop-3137]

Well ofc it’ll stain- your using permanent watercolour

[@evinweerasooriya8320]

Via!!! !and ago nnnnnnnn DVD

[@MALNTV]

All this sponge is …is a Magic Eraser…nothing special. Just saying…

[@donrovert570]

I really like your style using water color.