How to Make a Blending Stump

[@RapidFireArt]

TOOLS I USED ⬇️ - Tape - Medium Grit sandpaper (~100 grit): amzn.to/31ybjEK - Scissors - Razor - Soft paper (Use any scrap paper. Test different types to see what works). The two papers I used in this video are #1: Canson Sketch amzn.to/2Iy9Cyp and #2: Studio brand sketchbook (I got it from the dollar store. No link for that, sorry). - 7B Derwent Graphic to test blending stumps: amzn.to/2Iy9Cyp - SmudgeGuard Glove: amzn.to/2WsA01n

[@Hyichari]

Hi rapid! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoWVaGl6j7eWr5o I made a video exiting over that you hearted my comment XD But thank you so much for the heart! I really appreciate it. Plus your tutorials really helped me become a better artist. And thank you❤

[@jaimesanchez8732]

I need help drawing realistically

[@shadowrider43]

Hey, um....I would like to know the names of your Background musics....can you send us KZbin LINKS or names?(I loved musics which used in before episodes) Plz.....we love you your all episodes more than you think....Thank you madam for doing those! 😗

[@shadowrider43]

And one more thing....can you give me aliexpress links....(AMAZON is not really supporting to our country in many products....they say try another seller....and sometimes I have to pay triple time than original price for shipping...😢)

[@marshmellowlol7481]

Hi Rapid! I just have one lil question when sanding out the paper. Can you also use a filer to smooth out the point??

[@yvonnevanderhilst7317]

I am 70 years old, since I was 15 years I paint. Also is making a drawing my favorite. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your explanation and examples how to draw. With so much patience, I understand every word you say. Thanks again, you make my life so colorful.

[@ajzdawg]

This is the sweetest comment😭🥺

[@yvonnevanderhilst7317]

@@ajzdawg I mean it. I love colourful people, so am I.

[@Ghost-qy1sm]

Same ive been doing art most my life but im not too good yet and this comment is so sweet☺️

[@ighqsty]

This comment is heart warming

[@ITI-xi5zx]

that's wonderful ! life is most beautiful in color ! I would love to see your art

[@strangealienart6524]

I used a medium grit nail file to smooth it out - worked great if you don’t have sandpaper laying around!

[@juanrodriguez7639]

Tha is I really needed that because I don't have sandpaper

[@juanrodriguez7639]

@strongaliencreature thanks

[@anuraggupta4145]

Thank you

[@ashhhyyyy]

Great! I DONT have sandpaper so this will be helpful

[@rue1162]

Genius! This is why I love the comment section

[@jebapriyajohn]

Ur the only one who didnt use tons of paper to make one stump

[@bigsmallblast5307]

Jumana Noory I think they where complement them. Also chill out on the punctuation.

[@AllysaAbesamis]

Hahaha! So true.. when I make it myself I ended giving up because I can't make it 😢

[@farihaartandcraft8094]

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[@whereshanna]

@Bigsmall Blast “Ex cooz meh” Yeah that’s totally good grammar

[@mohankafle2717]

#farjana @farjana drawing academy 😘😘😘😘💗💗

[@gnightrow4020]

how 2 role a joint

[@lifewithny7496]

underated

[@destree6348]

gNightrow 🤣

[@charlieh6289]

Why is this the first comment I see

[@JakeHappendUnfortunately]

Yup! I've watched my mum do it enough times this was easy~

[@mckneejosh5701]

I didn't understand

[@savilan766]

Definitely the best tutorial for making blending stumps on KZbin. Literally any other one out here feels as if it was made in hurry and isn’t such intuitive as this one.

[@savilan766]

Evil Parakeets prove it then

[@coffeeandrainbar]

I used my pumice stone instead of the sandpaper and then white glue instead of the cello tape , the stamp came out excellent!! thanks for sharing

[@Hyichari]

I really find your tutorials helpful and I wanna say thank you!

[@realmrjangoon]

Normal tape won't do guys, use flex tape!

[@breadjesh]

Weird flex but okay

[@Yummicookie1979]

😂😂😂

[@mydailyartwaksh]

Glue it

[@kaidencekyle2413]

😂😂

[@ksam2000]

Ah yes, I have achieved comedy

[@xanzusx]

Great tutorial!! I like using lollipop paper sticks as small blenders, i just cut the top to make it sharp

[@m_artroom]

That’s genius-

[@4rtyst538]

Wait that’s actually so smart

[@aura8808]

OMG

[@SavageCharms]

That’s freaking brilliant. I have a jar of cake pop sticks that are in for a change in careers!

[@ToxicBluebevry]

Your smart 😳

[@taataestataarmy8395]

Wow that eye makes my own eye look fake...

[@familyfun359]

Oof

[@umeumema]

Another army here🙋

[@clownimnida8204]

Hey ARMY...🙋‍♂️

[@mxveesh]

#ARMY

[@irenicshe]

Hi Armys!!!!

[@Danielson1818]

Thank you very much. I haven't made one of these since I was a child. All I remembered was rolled paper. This was very well explained, and now I only have myself to blame if I mess anything up. Fingers crossed, because I have some important projects. Now only if I could find all my old pencil sets, lol.

[@RamPrasad-si6no]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZyzZ4trq75moJY🙏

[@cynthian420]

here my experience with rolling joints comes in handy lmaooo

[@saimamirza4225]

Lol

[@ThatKidChewie]

😂

[@MrSurfferchik]

My daughter will love this!🥰 Now we know why we got sand paper in her art kit 😄 👍🏻

[@madhushreemishra8573]

I love the fact that your videos are so detailed and useful! I love them! ♡

[@oofitycheezity6354]

I had 1 of these for the 1st time and I thought the paper was covering up like a pencil and I kept tearing at it to get the “pencil” and then I realized...it’s only paper when I had already tore it almost all the way thru.. 🤦‍♀️

[@jennifer929]

Sad

[@miaa1762]

Mood

[@angg9260]

Oh noooooo

[@garlic_bread180]

Sadder oof

[@yvonnelasten7424]

SERENA WU ???

[@aleilei6443]

My finger: are you really gonna replace me

[@farihaartandcraft8094]

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[@farihaartandcraft8094]

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[@Ollie-Oh]

@@farihaartandcraft8094 ew

[@mabelbagares3765]

@@farihaartandcraft8094 why are you sending your video links here?

[@llenngaming2056]

Hey thank you for showing me how to make a blending stump. Now I can continue my manga project

[@darianbarber3763]

Very useful tutorial that allows new people on a budget to get access to a good art tool

[@VirtualSuperSoldier]

I use a flat synthetic bristle paint brush, about a quarter inch wide. Think about it, graphite is just dark dust lightly ground into a surface. The brush acts like a broom, pushing the dust around. I lightly push into the graphite with small circular motions. If you do it right, the blend is so smooth it looks like you airbrushed it. As you use the brush you build up graphite in the brush that you can use to brush onto an area where you want just the barest hint of shading. The best part is that unlike a blending stump, there's no chance that you'll grind the graphite into the paper making it impossible to erase out and leaving behind a nasty ghost image. Make it a good brush though, I think mine is a Robert Simmons White Sable 760B. Doing this will ruin it for painting, but it will also ruin blending stumps for you!

[@bamskie533]

3 yeara ago, I saw one of your video and thats the reason why I loved drawing now.. Its because of you, Rapid Art Fire... Your my inspiration, but Im not yet expert at drawing... Thank you for introducing me the world of drawing...

[@nick_williams381]

When I saw a video made by her my whole art life changed thank you for showing home made art supplies 😁

[@helenschaefer1167]

You know what? I planned to purchase more paper stumps, just writing a reminder onto my shopping list. Your video came in the right time, I just happened to see your video while reading comments on another channel. Here I am, happy as a lark, I will stay on your channel and watch a video. Thanks so much.

[@RapidFireArt]

🔥🔥 SKIP TO... What is a blending stump - 0:07 Tools - 0:31 How to make a blending stump - 0:51 Test it out - 5:02 How to customize yours - 6:51

[@instagramsnapchat4991]

RapidFireArt Would printer paper work? ☺️

[@RapidFireArt]

It depends on the specific texture. I would stay away from the glossy type and only use matte printer paper. It's worth a try!

[@instagramsnapchat4991]

RapidFireArt thank you so much. Words cannot express how grateful I am towards finding your channel! ☺️☺️😊😌

[@redrosaschannel9232]

Is it reusable

[@itsbexyandfandomsstodiot-t4507]

I cant make it i have to go and ot at waltons 😑😢

[@masondnatube]

I've just come across blending stumps after using tissue paper and a finger to blend initially. The idea of buying stumps seemed very overkill for a piece of rolled/compressed paper, especially when so much paper is used around the home. Had search for a method of making your own and came across your very useful video, thank you! Like the idea of cutting a triangle out of the rectange to make rolling it tight easier :)

[@drag0nmistr3ss54]

Omgosh, this is so helpful! Thank you!! I couldn't find a blending stump anywhere in town so this is awesome!!! Gonna make my own right now!!

[@allyouknow7090]

I saw a lot of youtube videos and tried to do blending stump but nothing worked out....i tried doing by seeing your video...it really worked😍tysm...u r the best

[@strawberrybluu]

When your art teacher thinks blending is “cheating”

[@moonyxxstars]

i-

[@knives8014]

i- HUH

[@idodraws9643]

What-

[@MoonDust22951]

Wait what?

[@megc9289]

@@peachylottie7860 I prefer to use my finger when blending to shade fur because of the texture it creates. There is no cheating when it comes to art, only discovering and using your resources.

[@badeftar9974]

Thank you for the whole information you share. Before 10 years i was drawing amateurly and i begin to draw nowadays again... I'm shocked after i draw the realistic eye with your tutorial. It is like it's gonna pop out from the paper xD Thank you so much... :)

[@uwubeans3979]

Am I the only one who’s a digital artist but still watches these type of tutorials?..

[@ac1drain374]

nope not the only one

[@alexarhodes9920]

Am I the only one whos not an artist at all but still watches these tutorials

[@aishwaryabhat171]

I've been very interested in digital art recently. What app/software do you use? I currently use ibis paint and medibang apps on Android

[@jayden5396]

Thank you for the tutorial!

[@thunderbird3353]

Now I got rid of overpriced blending stumps available in art stores. This is a great tip to save money thanks a lot

[@popshedpilot6635]

Only £3 for a 6 pack o amazon. Cheaper than wasting my own time.

[@khantchaw5920]

You are my SA YA MA (meaning female teacher in Myanmar)!!!!! Now I can create the best eyes drawing with your tech. Thanks a lot, SA Ya MA.

[@-violet-7012]

Guys i recommended for young ones go to get help with guardians when doing the razor thing i slice a cut of my finger But I didn't lose my finger ok? It really is painful tho-

[@saimamirza4225]

That happened to me once

[@themystical5803]

How is your finger 🤞

[@CaptainSwoop]

The paramedic told me not to make these things after I've been smoking.

[@-violet-7012]

@@themystical5803 im fine actually

[@pattoo06jones]

The thinner the paper the better, try brown paper bag, a thin one usually found in small brown paper bags, if you continue to roll it it will continue to tighten, use the razor to sharpen and use the sandpaper to smooth the tip, it will also make it porous.

[@RamPrasad-si6no]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZyzZ4trq75moJY🙏

[@abhishekyadav-qm3pl]

Excellent!!! I really wanted to know how to make it at home..thanks for video ❤

[@brandidean579]

Thank you..both my sister and I are artist so we go through so many. We use many for colored pencils, drawing, etc

[@theoneandonlysquidward3470]

me: watches video me a week later:eh ill do it later me now: *buys it on amazon instead* anyone else XD

[@feaurii]

@smol potato me- I’m too lazy qwq

[@glamor4892]

Me

[@abandonedexplorations1489]

smol potato fax

[@vivzi_sk3]

Too lazy to even get it from the store lol Read more

[@PlutotheDoggoRat]

I wish XD

[@linkdeous3928]

you're saving me so much it's so helpful thank you so much !!!!!

[@Timesquad-p5b]

Better tip: how to clean your blending stump: Use an eraser

[@bruh-zn8ju]

if it's homemade, nah.

[@Timesquad-p5b]

I Changed my Name yes it still works I tried it

[@cemetery2801]

@@Timesquad-p5b it's not a "better" tip lol.

[@luckyshorts10]

By rubbing in sandpaper

[@farihaartandcraft8094]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKqvf4JmlKmtp6s

[@Hyichari]

Hi rapid! I've been a fan since 29k!

[@hoori.]

@VERNONBLVJSCSONAVUNE On the 7 train and 6 train probably not

[@lunasmionee8046]

Her: **finishes** Video: **finishes** Other videos: choose me PLEASE!! Me: hOw DoEs ThIs ThInG rOlEs

[@LindaDavisCounsellor]

Thanks. I used an emery board for sanding

[@th3lostw4nderer]

**insert me who use my baby finger to blend it**

[@xtonibx5770]

Random but I think "baby finger" sounds adorable

[@lovericky143]

x tonib x Ikr🥺

[@TheDestroyer73]

you mean, pinky?

[@rcsieseulgi6026]

TheDestroyer73 its what they call it

[@montexic5201]

For me I think it doesn’t smudge evenly so I just use tissue if I don’t have stump

[@usa5768]

Kind people. How this professional draws. It's just SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER.

[@Cp-qc2iv]

hey darlene i have "no experience" in drawing can u teach me from the basic of drawing will you help me?

[@RapidFireArt]

Hi Chandra! Have you taken the free beginners' course? I think it's a good place to start :) rapidfireart.com/how-to-draw-for-beginners/

[@Yeet-dd7gp]

Saw

[@reenaabraham8322]

For the course should I use big drawing book or small book or medium sized book

[@madhurigolder7051]

Thank you ☺️

[@MukeshKumar-hm6uw]

Thanks Darlene , this really helped me in my sketches plus I didn't know about this tool 😊

[@catcommunity7]

Thank you so much for this important vdo.

[@jamesyates2331]

Excellent tutorial. As is all of your videos. Never used a blending stump thanks 4 info I subscribed about a week ago and love to pencil sketch. Learning a lot

[@NoonVaiiyArtist]

So smart >>Thanks

[@padmanavbora2871]

Love your tutorials! Btw your voice is so smooth. Straight outta anime it seems

[@gachalifelilly]

Ohhhhh that’s what that’s for!!! I have both the blending thing and the sandpaper grid just sitting in my closet cuz I had no idea what they were for

[@josiahgodwin2933]

Very good tutorial there, this will help with my projects.

[@ajasminflower9078]

omg it worked with a4 paper sheets if you didn't got soft paper you can use A4 paper it really blend very well !!!!! XD and my drawings became too realistic and this blending stump is a good tool for manga and anime artists thanks RapidFireArt....

[@ajitasingh2640]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH7di5aelMijoK8👌

[@vaishalikhamkar4739]

THANKS A LOT!! Really needed it Def gonna try! I LOVE ALL UR VIDEOS They r SUPERB😊

[@SomeOne-od7tu]

Your voice is oddly calming

[@swifttech3602]

Congratulations, you have spent 7 minutes reminding me of how I'll never be good at drawing.

[@Valentinabergerson]

Why is no one talking about how good the eye is on the thumbnail🎀🎀🎀🎀🍄🍄🍄🍄

[@xXAffenschaukelXx]

Hi, I'm just getting back into drawing and I love how well you explain everything. It makes it so much easier to get ack into things. Thank you :-D

[@kriti231]

Thanku so much . I finally made it because of your help❤

[@jowelgarden20]

Wow..i try to do it✍..thanks darlene💌

[@hiredsword2590]

Great tutorial! Can't find blending stumps to buy anywhere near where I live. Very useful, thank you ❤

[@griseldis]

So now I can make my own. Thank you! 👍

[@mendozasamanthaisabelr.552]

this realy help me blend my graphite drawing. i use a tin sketch pad paper to make a blending stump and it work perfectly. i try this with a ticker paper but it dint blend that well but its good for making a texture drawing like hairs that need more texture to it especial when its curly hairs. you can use electrical tape, double sided tape and paper tape.

[@RamPrasad-si6no]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZyzZ4trq75moJY🙏

[@artexpressionworld8336]

Hummm that's really helpful I'm going to try it soon, thanks for sharing 😍😍😁

[@HimanArtists]

Very nice making blending stump

[@RamPrasad-si6no]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZyzZ4trq75moJY🙏

[@clee-ji7bl]

0:01 “and you’re watching disney channel”

[@elledada]

lmao

[@THEORAMOSCUASO]

stop making fun

[@artemixzfunimate2674]

Tnx u so much im 10 years old artist in school when i was grade 4 until now but i really need blending stump tnx u so much

[@gabswabslabs2459]

Lately I have been obsessed with nails So I was scrolling thru my recommendations and I scroled kinda fast and I thought you had white nails 😂😂😛😂

[@G.P.Ehineboh-u1o]

Nobody is talking about her sweet voice 😢🥰🥰

[@wiz8993]

THIS WAS WAS I WANTED FOR A LOONG TIMMEEEEE...THANK YOUUUUUUUUU

[@reynaldoaltamirano2229]

She is so smart like if it dosent know she is prepared and knows how to fix it

[@goropeza275]

Thanks

[@joshuasullivan16]

Your voice is very soothing

[@anitabarolo6704]

Thank You For this Now I know 😊

[@beepbeepbopp]

Her voice reminds me of troom troom lol

[@garlic_bread180]

Haha lol

[@coconutcrunch7236]

Lol

[@zaffytaffy9504]

What if she is??

[@RongdhonuArtandDrawing]

lovelyyyy

[@Hyichari]

Hiii! Am I early?

[@Adrian-ry4lf]

H A Y L E Y F O R E V E R late

[@highphysics3617]

Yay,what a great idea. I should have done something like this ages ago,but,my brain isn't that inventive. Whoopee,no more dirty fingertips! I love it.

[@ughara8630]

Allison Wilson haha yass gurl exactly what I thought

[@brandonsmith4361]

Thank you for teaching me how to make that Brandon's stump I want to ask you how can you make a blending stump

[@jenniferwong4530]

Definitely going to try this!

[@karla_sofia7962]

Thank youuuu. I had one but my dog decided it was a good idea 2 chew on it

[@emilartwave]

It's the same for me, but instead, she eats erasers...

[@giespel68]

Maybe feed the dog once in a while? ;)

[@sfazarts]

This eye is so so amazing😳.

[@ThePunisher0313]

i was wondering why you wear a glove on your pinkie?

[@charleighhack4729]

Nad Rusty it’s so the graphite doesn’t smudge across the page . ( I think )

[@RapidFireArt]

Yup! It also keeps my hand clean. Before I bought this glove, I always had to erase my skin after drawing.

[@Mr.dizaya]

Your drawings are really great, and it really helpful to me

[@yui1096]

see her grab a cutter* Me: grab my blade-

[@Darkdeviljc]

Sad tho

[@chiragart2tech974]

Beautiful drawing

[@afsheen9374]

Uhhhh, can we do it with tissue? That's the softest thing I found in my home.

[@hermanh7659]

Thanks!

[@User-k9r8d]

U need the pin rn!!!

[@Hyichari]

Yayyyy

[@ab-zv2sp]

Where have you been all these years 😭🤧 I checkedout your channel just now and I needed your type of guidance

[@jennieverse6709]

And as expected it didn't worked for me n made a mess 😂😂😂

[@smrutipattnaik4079]

BTS ARMY

[@mochiuwu5898]

lol army

[@jennieverse6709]

@@mochiuwu5898 😂💜 ur name

[@mochiuwu5898]

@@jennieverse6709 haha urs too

[@JeonJungkook-dd1fy]

Hi ARMYs!Stay safe!!

[@randallmarsh446]

spray a little mist of water on it before you roll it ,It will make it very tight and easier to roll,

[@thrivfty9601]

"Hey, I'm Darlin and youre watching disney channel*

[@EaktasDrawingSchool]

Such a wonderful and super cool drawing 👍👍👍

[@biakmang8159]

She kinda sounds like that girl troom troom voiceover (just a tiny bit)

[@zajopinskcentral411]

Thats not art, thats some kind of DIY craftmanship xD

[@alvinfadul3909]

3:40 smoke weed everydayyy 😂

[@spoorky7718]

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL