How to Use a Kneaded Eraser or Gummy Eraser

[@wiaata1794]

"You can erase yourself." Oh great, I didn't wanna exist anyway. Now that's what I call advertising.

[@Lzmstudio]

Some days, it'd be nice to erase the entire day, right?

[@reneallam793]

@Lukas Ashton bot accounts

[@Lzmstudio]

@@reneallam793 huh?

[@iaminsfiredbytrustfration8502]

@@Lzmstudio the whole 2020 would be great 👍

[@Lzmstudio]

@@iaminsfiredbytrustfration8502 right? We are in lock down with a surge in ICU patients again so maybe also 2021… 🤕

[@nytrul3159]

2:02 " You're gonna be able to *DAB* " *something triggers inside me*

[@Lzmstudio]

hahaha!

[@Silversmith925]

Hint for all those with " sore" hands. I use my pasta rolling machine to work mine into a softer form. It is easier to shape after that.

[@Lzmstudio]

That's brilliant! You might also like the Faber Castell version in the case, link here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j37YYYelo5iDmck because it is significantly softer than the other brands of eraser I've bought. Also good for sore hands!

[@Little_Miss_Carrex]

Bob McGrath Tnx for the tip

[@AnnaZombi]

holy shit you should make art videos. lmao.

[@canofbeans301]

I Can Draw For 3-5 hours With 5 minute breaks

[@ghostfluff2992]

p-pasta? so its edible?

[@kaeleeanderson2934]

I hse kneaded erasers only to play with and sometimes erases stuff with it

[@Lzmstudio]

They are so fun to play with- my young students love to create sculptures out of them!

[@Aelvee]

I feel you👀

[@Temerityofficial21201]

Erases stuff I laughed out lol😂

[@ryanmcdonald7941]

Lolllll same I’m making my pencil into a gavel right now thank you kneaded erasers lol

[@angelgamer3846]

I made my own kneadable eraser with my sibling (I did most the work) and now I'm watching this to figure out how to use it correctly. Thanks so much

[@Lzmstudio]

That's awesome. I just saw recently how to make one, and wow, it's a lot of work!

[@MrsJHarrington]

Thank you so much! I’m glad I found you on this video, you explained how to use the kneaded rubber eraser ✏️ better than any other video here on KZbin. I’m not a professional artist or anything, but sometimes I like to draw when I need to relieve some stress. Now I understand the kneaded rubber eraser, and it’s awesome!!!

[@Lzmstudio]

Yay, glad to hear it! The kneaded eraser is also a GREAT stress relieving tool by itself. Knead it or play with it or shape it into voodoo dolls and poke it with your pencils like my little kid students do- and voila- no more stress and your hand muscles are all warmed up and ready for drawing! :)

[@MrsJHarrington]

Good to know! Right now my husband has cancer and sometimes drawing helps, I look forward now to be able to use the kneaded rubber eraser more!

[@Lzmstudio]

I'm sorry to hear that. Sending healing thoughts your way!

[@nicolasocampo9953]

i just realized, you're the one i've kneaded all along :)

[@Lzmstudio]

Hahaha I love that. We knead a tshirt that says that!

[@mikeyrut1]

Quite informative! I had no idea how to use a kneaded eraser and this explained it all. No one had ever told me how to use it. Thank you!

[@Lzmstudio]

Michael Rutkowski I’m glad this helped!

[@reeciti]

Thank you for an excellent tutorial on the often misunderstood kneaded eraser. It's a great help.

[@Lzmstudio]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@micpar2]

Thank you for posting this. I just asked my friend who is a professional artist of 46 years. I went to the same Tech/trade HS as him. We both took commercial art. I took this as my main course from 1977-80. I forgot how to even use this type of eraser properly. Thank you for sparking my memory back. I plan to use this to remove rust from old rusty staples. From a early Silver age issue of the amazing Spider-Man and replace the staples with clean ones. From another reader copy close to the same year to restore the comic a bit.

[@Lzmstudio]

Just be careful where you press the kneaded eraser onto the comic book as it will likely remove colored ink and could damage the soft paper if it is weak! Thanks for sharing your memories with me, it was fun to read!

[@metalrainbow2728]

This was great! So easy to understand. I've just got into drawing/art; I'm using coloured pencils and seen so many artists on KZbin include a kneadable art eraser in their list of recommended items, so I bought one, but none have actually shown themselves using one or explained how to use it! I just tried for the first time, using it like a normal eraser (obviously 😂) and it didn't work (...obviously 😂) and then headed straight to Google where this video was the first search result. Brilliant! Thank you! I'm going to see what other videos you have now :)

[@Lzmstudio]

Yay! That is great to hear. And it’s always floored me that instructors include them in a list and never teach how to use them because it’s SO NOT OBVIOUS to anyone how to use them😆 most of my channel is the not so obvious things that other teachers assume you know so I hope you’ll find a wealth of options to watch! 😁

[@metalrainbow2728]

@@Lzmstudio Now I know how to use it, it's great! Lol. At first I was like; why is this recommended? It's useless! 😂 😂 I just read your 'about' on here and it gave me a lovely ray of hope! I am 28, so I'm very late to this whole learning to draw/create thing. In addition to that I was home-schooled due to an anxiety disorder, so I never even had the very basic high school art lessons. I am very much starting from very little, with having occasionally dappled into drawing, on and off throughout my teens/20's. I am now taking it more seriously though, and have been learning mostly from KZbin videos, and I cannot believe how much I have improved over a couple of weeks, from just learning some 'basic' knowledge/tips. It's been incredible and your about section just highlighted what I have come to discover. For your skills to improve, it just requires patience, determination, listening and a willingness to try :) I'm definitely going to watch some more of your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the whole world. Love from England, UK :)

[@Lzmstudio]

@@metalrainbow2728 many of my private lessons students are retired and have learned to draw soooo well so 28 is definitely on the early side- not too late at all! If you want more sense of what order to learn in and more detailed lessons in shading and perspective - I have an online course that’s really affordable. I’ve got some new offerings coming up in 2023 as well so I hope you check it out. And definitely know- it’s never too late to learn as long as you’re willing to practice new things!🤗

[@Shousaphine]

Thanks! I bought a kneaded eraser recently, so I can dabble in art a little bit (super beginner), I just didn't know how to use it. This clears that up.

[@Lzmstudio]

Shousaphine being a super beginner is the perfect place to start any new endeavor. That’s where I am in other life areas and I look to helpers along the way. Hope my channel can be that for your drawing journey!

[@aaronedvalson104]

Googled this question as I just started taking an art class and we're required to use these. Your video was the first entry and I'm grateful for your advice! I've only erased a few lines and thought "there's proooobably a technique..." Lol, yeah I was using it like a normal eraser.

[@Lzmstudio]

Love it, you made me laugh with proooooobably! Everyone tries to use it like a normal eraser- you aren't alone. So glad we have the interwebs to help us all learn new things. But as a teacher, I get exasperated that all the other art teachers aren't actually teaching how to use this eraser when they require students to buy them!

[@greekveteran2715]

If you where young enough back in the 90's you probably have some Game Gear or Game Boy video game cases. Those are very similar, to the case the Faber Castell comes with. I mean those small see through plastic cases, that the small cessetes for those portable consoles, came with. They work like a dream! I use one and store a Pentel Light, a Tombow Mono Plastic and a kneaded eraser, all in one of those small cases!

[@Lzmstudio]

Great idea!

[@aikowirl]

I’m getting a sketchbook and some other art supplies for my 12th birthday! Since I was thinking about getting a kneaded eraser I went here! Thank u for the useful tips! :D

[@Lzmstudio]

That is so exciting! Happy birthday!! I hope you fall in love with drawing and draw for the rest of your life :)

[@annajeffrey7783]

Thank you so much. Now I know how to use a putty eraser. This should be a ‘go to’for every art student. Brilliant 😊

[@Lzmstudio]

Thanks so much!

[@Kuroirena]

This has been the single most understandable how use these things i ever got- wish my art teachers had made that much sense

[@Lzmstudio]

I shake my head at the art teachers who don't teach how to use this tool. I'm glad this helped you out!

[@Lzmstudio]

Ah, in ceramics those are called calipers and in drawing, you can also use drawing "proportional dividers" which work that same way! But hey, stiff scissors work, too! Just make sure the points don't dent your paper because the graphite won't get in those dents & will leave a white pock mark. Here are some proportional dividers, I like plastic vs the metal as they are lighter and don't dent the paper as easily: amzn.to/3p4t63W

[@vincylavrencia1148]

thank you, this video is really helpful. i bought a kneaded eraser without knowing much about it but after i saw your video i understand how to use it

[@Lzmstudio]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@mercedeswalt6621]

Thank you! That was invaluable! I have been struggling with kneaded erasers and have been “put off,” by my misuse of them!

[@Lzmstudio]

So happy it helped you😃

[@fidgettoysking5975]

Dear LZM Studio Thank You So Much For Showing us how to use a kneaded eraser when I got mine I was super confused so thanks!

[@Lzmstudio]

It is a confusing eraser for sure! But so great for shading 🤩 glad this helped you out!

[@nilmall6628]

Could you please tell the company from were you bought the kneading eraser

[@Lzmstudio]

The brand I like the best is Lyra kneaded eraser. Second favorite it Faber Castell (but it is gooey). The Design and Prismacolor brands often are defective- an ongoing problem for the last few years they haven't addressed and I keep hearing of people getting bad erasers that crumble - so avoid them!

[@nilmall6628]

Thank you for tell the brand I wanted to buy a kneading eraser for my daughter ( she really likes drawing sketches)

[@Lzmstudio]

Nil Mall she’s so lucky to have a parent support her creativity!

[@MoMastafa]

Thank you for the informative tutorial.

[@Lzmstudio]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@diesel_b8707]

I just got some drawing rubber and i started to knead it and it was very hard and it broke easily when i tried pull it apart and broke what should i do?

[@Lzmstudio]

Complain to the manufacturer (info in text of this video)- they are robbing people for years!! I’m sorry you got a bad one 😢kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHu4mKpmgdWil8U

[@doritothicc392]

Is it possible to either microwave it to make it warmer and softer or put water in it? Just to make it a bit easier to mix up

[@Lzmstudio]

Dorito Thicc I haven’t tried but I’m am guessing it would cause a mess. Just hold it in your fist while you draw to warm it up and then portion it out into small pieces and stretch it and fold it to knead it up!

[@crunchybubblewrap]

I only use the kneaded eraser to play with :D

[@Lzmstudio]

This is true for many people!😁

[@realhuman4396]

Thanks for recommending this product, I will definitely eat it soon.

[@Lzmstudio]

Hahah! That isn't recommended by this channel or any person representing this channel.

[@10mintv88]

4:02 lmao Idk why that made me laugh 😂

[@Lzmstudio]

I always joke with my kid students that kneaded erasers can't make you invisible-- it'd be awesome if it gave us that power! HAHA!

[@psihostrumpf6233]

Bought kneaded eraser for the first time in my life yesterday. Unpacked today and decided to watch a video on it. Saw yours first. Saw that this person knows things i wanna know. She is confident, so i have no doubts in quality of lessons i can get here. Which brings me to the point - i'll subscribe right away. Thanks for sharing what you spent years, probably, collecting, learning and mastering. I never forget those who helped me when i needed it, so if i become the most bestest pencil-artist in Milky Way one day, relatively soon, i won't forget that i stood on shoulders of giants as yourself and will always share my gratitude and success with you! Hahaha! If not - same sentiments, minus the galactic fame! Stay well. Thank you once more. Looking forward to watch more of your videos. Edited to add: As it turns out - i'm already your subscriber! My mother did use to tell me i'm not the sharpest crayon in the shed... But, hey - not many of us can brag about being struck with your awesomeness - twice! So... who's laughing now if we know it's not you? Hahaha! Oops! Sorry!

[@Lzmstudio]

I love this note of kindness. I, indeed, have honed this craft over decades and sometimes have doubts that benefits anyone- so I appreciate comments like this so much 🥰 May you shoot for the drawing stars!!

[@rockystanding]

This helps! I was using it wrong and was about to put a bad review on Amazon! Anyway thanks for the help!

[@Lzmstudio]

You are not alone in that experience! I'm glad this helped- thanks for watching!

[@Harvey.Inspired]

I just took my kneaded eraser out of the plastic; it has NO stretch like yours. It rips apart, it doesn’t stretch like gum. Will that stretch come with use, or did I get a dud?

[@Lzmstudio]

Sometimes I've gotten kneaded erasers that are hard as a rock, and as you start to knead them they warm up and don't tear. But lately I've had a series of Design brand kneaded erasers I've ordered from different places online that are hard as a rock and stay that way. Seems like they either have quality control issues where they fabricate them, or maybe dealers store them improperly or for too long, and they "dry out". Keep working with it for five to ten minutes, and if it doesn't get warm and gooey, then you've gotten a dud. It's a bummer when that happens. Fingers crossed for you!

[@danielhateley8290]

It looks like blu tack? I'm confused here.. so is the monow eraser the same as the kneaded earser? please help. thanks

[@leventbilal5503]

Hello! Can you tell after how long of serving it is no longer in use? Can one use it for weeks/months?

[@Lzmstudio]

Yes you can use it for years, even. I discard mine when it is black or when it no longer stretches out and just tears/crumbles. The dark color or tearing indicates it has too much graphite collected in the rubber and no longer will erase properly. Until that point I use it daily for months and months at a time! Thanks for your question and for watching my videos!

[@stupidcanvas]

Jus purchased a pack of those erasers and did'nt know how to use them. Thank you very much! But are they called kneaded or kneadable erasers?

[@Lzmstudio]

I think in the US they are commonly referred to as kneaded, kneadable, gummy erasers. Anyone have any other common names for them that they've heard?

[@alexkaiser01]

I got one for school and never new how to use it. This helps!

[@Lzmstudio]

It is such a common experience, it's crazy! Teachers need to teach this eraser!

[@ardakaya4930]

after a while, will it become too ‘graphitey’ and unusable or will kneading it get rid of any graphite straight after use

[@Lzmstudio]

After a LONG while it will become black, and just tear, and you won't be able to erase as well. It happens faster if you're erasing charcoal.

[@ardakaya4930]

LZM Studio okay great thanks! will only be doing graphite drawings so it should last a while and they’re cheap anyway

[@Lzmstudio]

Exactly! Should last a good 6 months unless it collects debris.

[@bigbarty8648]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@Lzmstudio]

Big Barty I’m glad it is. Thanks for watching!

[@SimoneCouture-g7t]

Thanks for this. I was so not using this tool correctly!

[@Lzmstudio]

Glad I could help!

[@jupiterground2138]

Wow thanks this was very helpful!

[@Lzmstudio]

So glad! :)

[@kalidavenport3117]

After you use it is there a certain way that you have to store it so that the eraser doesn’t become hard?

[@Lzmstudio]

Most of them stay usable but it never hurts to keep it in a tin or plastic baggie because it keeps it from sticking to things!

[@chris7174]

Thank you this really helped me to know how to use it!

[@Lzmstudio]

Thanks for watching!!

[@moonwut5688]

Hi! I found a kneaded eraser given by my cousin years ago and when i touched it, it was so sticky. Is there way to lessen the stickiness of it?

[@Lzmstudio]

Hmm, not that I know of... I'm guessing you might find others who have attempted that by googling though?

[@moonwut5688]

@@Lzmstudio i never found any, sadly. Most of them were about how to soften the eraser. It doesn't even take graphite that much compared to other kneaded erasers. I guess I'll just buy another one lol. Thank you for replying!❤

[@Lzmstudio]

@@moonwut5688 sorry there is no info out there. You might try contacting the manufacturer? Sadly a lot of kneaded erasers are just not good- a waste of money and damage to the environment :/

[@no_handle_required]

If my art teacher looked and sounded like this, I'd have become a classic master by now.

[@Lzmstudio]

Aw, haha, thanks. Maybe you've got a future in comedy though!?

[@no_handle_required]

@@Lzmstudio ha. No jokes here. Of your personality matches your looks, somebody’s super lucky. 👍🏻

[@Lzmstudio]

@@no_handle_required I’m hilarious. But it must scare the love interests away😂🤦🏻‍♀️

[@no_handle_required]

@@Lzmstudio Why do you think I'm watching youtube videos about erasers? Lots of free time. 😂

[@Lzmstudio]

@@no_handle_required hahah well women like funny people so I’m sure you’ll have some luck out there!

[@debbiedoo8409]

Thank you for this info.

[@Lzmstudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@nehagahtori1340]

Sooo good explanation ... It really helps me a lot... Thank u🌸

[@Lzmstudio]

neha gehtori I’m so happy to hear that🥳 thank you!

[@GOLDSMITHEXILE]

Is there abrand type of erasers with pumice abrasive in them, to cut really dense layers of graphite without skidding or smearing? I got one from somewhere but have no idea what product it is?

[@Lzmstudio]

Yes! They might be labeled as "ink" erasers or colored pencil erasers. I like the Tombow Sanded Eraser, here's a review. I use it on colored pencil and it doesn't seem to damage a higher quality paper. I can erase with it, draw over top and the texture of the paper/colored pencil doesn't seem to change too much. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKqVo4uNZbOIr9E

[@GOLDSMITHEXILE]

@@Lzmstudio Thanks for your reply. As it happens I just ordered 4 sand erasers this afternoon (I am in the UK...cheaper to import from japan, believe it or not..)They seem to get good reviews. I go heavy with drawing, I end up with dense layers of fat 8B graphite and mars plastics etc tend to skid and smear across rather than cut. The one I already have (worn away after 2 days use) wasnt a mono sand one, but very similar I think. It cuts heavy graphite instantly and clleanly, using just light pressure removes part of the layers to reduce a black to a grey etc. It also will take graphite (and charcoal) just by dipping and dabbing. I.m not worried if it affects or alters the paper. I like the fact it adds tooth to the surface, very useful to develop dense textures I'll be keen to see how the sand erasers perform for me. Thanks for your time PS have you tried derwent "dark onyx" or "dark wash" pencils?

[@Lzmstudio]

GOLDSMITHEXILE 2016 no I haven’t tried those. I’ll add them to my list! If you aren’t looking to make gestural/expressive marks with a regular polymer eraser it will eventually cut through the sneakiness of graphite- only with scrubbing though so not ideal for making beautiful marks with an eraser. I checked our your channel- you might even try some fine grit sandpaper since I assume you have that lying around 😊

[@GOLDSMITHEXILE]

@@Lzmstudio They are really very good for dense blacks, not too slimy, not too gritty, work fantastic on a toothy surface, and are water soluble (although I never bother with that..) I do sometimes use 180 grit and/pr wire wool to cut down layers of charcoal or graphite, usually to eradicate or rebuild a drawing. I tired 40 grit once but it was too much for the paper and started to tear it apart

[@UditENG-xi4pu]

Just a Question My kneaded eraser just arrived today its really not streaching out as in the video and sorta stiky anyone who's had this problem please tell how you got over that problem

[@Lzmstudio]

So another viewer just had the SAME problem. Here's what I shared, maybe it will help you, too? "Sometimes I've gotten kneaded erasers that are hard as a rock, and as you start to knead them they warm up and don't tear. But lately, I've had a series of Design brand kneaded erasers I've ordered from different places online that are hard as a rock and stay that way. Seems like they either have quality control issues where they fabricate them, or maybe dealers store them improperly or for too long, and they "dry out". Keep working with it for five to ten minutes, and if it doesn't get warm and gooey, then you've gotten a dud. It's a bummer when that happens. Fingers crossed for you!" Hope yours warms up and works well!

[@ebonybubbletea5794]

@@Lzmstudio can I use water to soften it?

[@Lzmstudio]

I would not advise doing that- I don't think it would absorb anyway. Better get a Faber Castel or Lyra brand one with the case- those always turn out ok. You can see my new review of kneaded erasers here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHu4mKpmgdWil8U

[@gavr1566]

I recently got a general’s kneaded eraser. I tried stretching it but it just came apart every time. Is there really an effective way on how to make my kneaded eraser stretch well?

[@Lzmstudio]

Sadly, some brands just sell bad products. definitely return the product or contact the manufacturer. They need to know! I’ll share a link to a video explaining this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHu4mKpmgdWil8U

[@Oli_beach]

Thanks this video helped so much

[@Lzmstudio]

Awesome, I'm so glad!

[@michaelsciortino3385]

Hi, I bought the exact pack you had in the video, but mine doesn't seem to stretch at all. It's just tearing right away like a standard eraser would. It's much more crumbly in general and the pieces aren't sticking together again very well. I've tried running it under some warm water but that's not quite helping either. Did I just get a bad one?

[@Lzmstudio]

You are not alone in this. Save the wrapper and receipt and contact the manufacturer. It’s so often bad I made a video on this and will release it soon and it has full instructions on how to contact the company. Subscribe because it’s coming out any week now! I’m sorry you got a bad one, too.

[@michaelsciortino3385]

@@Lzmstudio Thanks for the heads up! Is this a common thing for all kneaded erasers or just this brand? I'll subscribe! :)

[@Lzmstudio]

@@michaelsciortino3385 it’s just the prismacolor/design brand owned by Newell manufacturer. Been bad for at least five years. We need to revolt! Here are the brands I recommend and outdated details on who to contact: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHu4mKpmgdWil8U

[@HighonBoots]

So I just got a sketching set with a kneaded eraser, but when I tried to pull it for the first time, it didn’t stretch as much as it snapped in two

[@Lzmstudio]

Yeah there are faulty erasers being sold. I talk more about it here: Review: Kneaded Eraser/Gummy Eraser Comparison kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHu4mKpmgdWil8U Sorry you got a rotten one!

[@ch9r13n3]

thanks for the awesome video. Do you know how long it will last?

[@Lzmstudio]

I assume you mean how long will the kneaded eraser last? It depends on how much graphite/charcoal you remove with it. The more you remove, the faster it stops working. You will see it gets dark and there is no stretch to it after it is saturated with charcoal/graphite. That is when it is time to get a new one. Or if your dog/cat hair or pencil shavings stick in it, get a new one!

[@a1akyy]

So, I have a kneaded eraser and when I tried stretching it, it was hard. I tried getting a piece and thinking it could work but it did not, instead it was tearing apart and not getting warm. Is it a fake eraser?

[@Lzmstudio]

Many of my students have had the same problem lately- with a bad batch of either Prismacolor or Design brand kneaded erasers. I'm trying to figure out what brand and contact the company to see what's going on. What brand was yours?

[@a1akyy]

Mine was from a Art kit called Soho Studios, it came with the kneaded eraser

[@Lzmstudio]

Hm. I typically see that supplies in large kits are lesser quality, and soho colored pencils are the only line I've used from that manufacturer (a student gifted me his when he upgraded colored pencils and I use them with kids). The brand tends to be a medium quality supplier- not the worst, not the best - in any category. I'd contact them and tell them your experience and see what they say?

[@giafox4114]

use general brand. it works very well

[@jimewing5097]

Thank you so much for the great instruction. I had been using it all wrong!

[@Lzmstudio]

It is one of the best drawing accessories in the world! I hope it really helps you out!

[@jimewing5097]

@@Lzmstudio I just tried using what you taught me and it makes all the difference. Huge. Thanks again!

[@Lzmstudio]

Jim Ewing YAY! Bravo to you!!

[@raginghomo609]

Ive got a kneaded eraser and i did that but its just in chunks stuck together and not just one peice

[@Lzmstudio]

I’m so sorry you got a bad one. I address that issue in this video but we really need to complain to the companies so they hear how many people get bad ones! There are some links in my video description to contact some companies with your problem. I’m sorry you got a bad one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHu4mKpmgdWil8U

[@drawwithpizza9603]

This was a great video thx for using your time to teach us noobs

[@Lzmstudio]

Of course- thanks for watching & liking!!

[@a..c..2469]

I just started my journey with art and I'm so glad you have this video because I thought it was silly puddy, thank you so much and I'm a new subscriber so I hope I enjoy the rest of the videos , I'm sure I will😁

[@Lzmstudio]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for subscribing and hope you keep drawing!

[@kaitsplace2516]

You can drag it too it doesn't harm it and it has a good quality

[@Lzmstudio]

Yes!

[@ethanclarkjereza2361]

what do i do with my kneaded eraser cuz its too brittle and if i try to stretch it it just breaks

[@Lzmstudio]

Sadly, you've gotten one of the bad ones that the companies KEEP SELLING- makes me mad. Here is more information to report the problem to the manufacturer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHu4mKpmgdWil8U Sorry that happened to you.

[@IllusArt]

Is it bad that I subscribed due to your voice ASMR wow. Anyway I've been using the kneaded eraser for years; it's a very good tool.

[@Lzmstudio]

Haha, usually youtubers are complaining to me about my voice! So props to you if you actually like it! Thanks for subscribing- for whatever reason!

[@itsfaith3930]

This was literally so helpfull

[@Lzmstudio]

Yay!! I love hearing that. Hope you keep drawing. Thanks for watching 😊

[@itsfaith3930]

@@Lzmstudio omg omg omg ur talking to me🤩🤩

[@Lzmstudio]

@@itsfaith3930 heck yeah I am! 🥳

[@itsfaith3930]

@@Lzmstudio 🦄yeeeessssss🦄

[@Lzmstudio]

@@itsfaith3930 hope you have a great day!

[@canofbeans301]

It Doesn't try out right? And Does it come with a container?

[@Lzmstudio]

It doesn't dry out but needs to be mixed each time you use it. Some brands come with a case- like this one- kzbin.info/www/bejne/j37YYYelo5iDmck or you can find a small tin or plastic bag to use for any other brand to keep the eraser from collecting pencil shavings and debris. Thanks for watching!

[@addisonpost6813]

I got a art skills packet of pencils and charcoal pencils my needed eraser whenever I tried to stretch it became very clumpy how do I fix that

[@Lzmstudio]

There is no fix that I know of 😩Try getting one of my recommended brands: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHu4mKpmgdWil8U

[@Lzmstudio]

Or write the company to complain! So many people get bad erasers I wish they knew! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ2Xip6wgb-inM0

[@addisonpost6813]

@@Lzmstudio I'm a kid

[@Lzmstudio]

@@addisonpost6813 I hope you keep studying and practicing and grow up to be a better artist than all of us!🤩

[@moonfox4990]

Hey I just bought a Prisma color kneaded eraser and it's very hard and crumbly how do I fix that or can I fix that ?

[@Lzmstudio]

I'm sorry to say for years they have been selling defective erasers! Save the wrapper and receipt and return it and complain to prisma color. They are not doing anything to fix this and it is a common experience. Makes me so mad! Ways to complain to them are in the written part of this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHu4mKpmgdWil8U

[@moonfox4990]

@@Lzmstudio thanks I appreciate it can you recommend me another one then I need it . 🥺😊

[@Lzmstudio]

moon fox yep the recommendation is in the video I linked above!

[@kevingodding9316]

Great video 😊👍👍👍

[@Lzmstudio]

Thank you so much. Thanks for watching😀

[@mjay7862]

I use to use a kneaded eraser to stick posters to my wall. Until my mom threw it away. Can you make a tutorial on how to make it?

[@Lzmstudio]

Aw, I do not know how to make one! I buy them for about $1 at an art supply store. I'm sorry yours is gone. :/

[@notgaryoldman1178]

Thanks to you I'm gonna buy me one of these and erase everything in the Louvre

[@Lzmstudio]

Everything? There has to be something you consider worth saving...

[@redmacbeth5198]

So I just opened the plastic for my eraser, and it’s like encased in a hard rectangle. But it was still malleable, so I tried kneeding it and now it’s just filled with sharp fragments. What did I screw up?

[@Lzmstudio]

YOU DIDN'T MESS ANYTHING UP! My guess is it's a Design or Prismacolor kneaded eraser and they are selling CRAP erasers for the last year or two. It's so frustrating. If you have the wrapper, receipt and date you bought it, email the company and complain. Here is my video complaining about this very issue that is bothering so many artists, I'm sorry you got a bad one, too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHu4mKpmgdWil8U

[@sunmerstudios2312]

What's the song in the intro?

[@Lzmstudio]

Sorry for the delay, took me a while to get the answer, here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3mtfX6Zr9KDb7M

[@LowOn3nergy]

I got bought a how to draw manga because I’m an art kid and people think that’s what we want. And I had no clue what kind of eraser it was I thought it blue tac or something😭

[@Lzmstudio]

I love art kids🤩 glad you have that kneaded eraser. It will be great for shading!

[@LuluDumpling]

Thank you for such a helpful and informative video. Well filmed and presented too. I appreciate the cat hair warning 😹

[@Lzmstudio]

:) art lovers are often animal lovers :)

[@lIlllIlIIll]

Its hard to kneed... Any tips?

[@Lzmstudio]

Sadly you might have bought the bad brand that keeps selling messed up ones. Here is more info on what to do! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHu4mKpmgdWil8U

[@artyourdreams]

i have this but now also I don't know how to use😑😑😑😑

[@Lzmstudio]

Hi Uday- The video shows you how to use the kneaded eraser in a few applications. It is best for erasing shading. It doesn't work very well erasing line work.

[@livandkk8276]

mandira bharti hi

[@jEoNjUngKoOk-ww7xj]

My friend mixed lotion with my kneaded eraser :/ What do I do? It doesn't uh work? Very well. It picks up nothing and just sticks to my drawing and doesn't get off!

[@Lzmstudio]

Well, that is the first time I've considered this problem! Although one time a 6 year old DID try to eat her kneaded eraser (she claimed it tasted good, too!). I think I'd throw it away and ask your friend to buy you a new one.... : /

[@Lzmstudio]

She didn't, thank goodness, because I caught her chewing before she'd swallowed any eraser and made her spit it out! Her older sister's response was a deadpan, "Yeah, she eats anything." Hahahahaha!

[@jEoNjUngKoOk-ww7xj]

LZM Studio Ok, thank you! I hope that 6 year old didn't get ill or anything!

[@synivy4576]

Lmao I grew up calling these “gum erasers”

[@Lzmstudio]

One time a six year old student tied to eat this. It’s a lot like gum but is NOT gum🤣

[@kojoshirt5126]

Nice video really helpful

[@Lzmstudio]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching.

[@kristinaacosta691]

This was awesome

[@Lzmstudio]

Thanks for watching!!

[@ashleyhernandez4643]

Do we put it away

[@Lzmstudio]

You will want to protect it from collecting pencil shavings, graphite, hair, pet hair and fuzz. But it can sit out on a desk and not get ruined. Just knead it before each use!

[@EvansonII]

Thank you

[@Lzmstudio]

thanks for watching!

[@salehaminian9809]

really helpful. thank you ^^

[@Lzmstudio]

Saleh Aminian thanks for watching- so happy my video is helpful!

[@salehaminian9809]

@@Lzmstudio Appreciate it. Your explaining is very clear and well. I subscribed to watch more of your vidoes ^^ just one thing, if you can change the intro music it would be better, it kind of feels like sad and drama music. ask other people's opinion to make sure :)

[@Lzmstudio]

well, I am not going to be able to please everyone - but thanks for your thoughts. andddd, can't redo 5 years of free work to replace the song in every video- so you're going to have to just skip the intro if you watch more. hope you'll still watch more and just keep a box of tissues handy in case it makes you cry ;)

[@salehaminian9809]

@@Lzmstudio No i didn't mean to change your last works. meant you can consider it for future works :) yeah sure i'm gonna watch more. but don't cry :D it feels good you answer your audience. really good job ^^

[@Lzmstudio]

Saleh Aminian ah ok I do think there is a more upbeat song in some videos. I’ll consider using it more. I’m grateful you all are out there watching and drawing! It makes the world feel positive. Happy to chat with you !

[@mightymicroworlds4566]

Thanks!!

[@Lzmstudio]

You bet! Thanks for watching!

[@wilmaty3771]

Thank you didn’t know how to use knead erasers

[@Lzmstudio]

It's not easy to sort out alone!

[@jeymaksproductions1358]

Why does mine keep falling apart and breaking? Very insightful video! When you stretched it, I was like :0

[@Lzmstudio]

You got one of the bad brands, I mention more about what to do to let them know they are robbing their customers here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHu4mKpmgdWil8U

[@sclogse1]

Good grief, I only guessed at how to use these. Funny, my current discipline right now is to draw with a PaperMate 1.0 med. pen, which has a light to dark ratio that's extraordinary. I draw fast and tiny portraits from my imagination and am done in 3 minutes. I mean tiny. So, no erasing, but I never find myself approximating...just moving. It feels unusually creative and it gets better .When I screw up, I turn it into another face. Now I know what Giacometti was up to with his model portraits. He wasn't doing just one. He was finding his zone.

[@Lzmstudio]

Drawing can be a real joy. Glad you’ve found your process!

[@person-bi3fh]

"you can erase yourself" kay, everyone who hates their life just use this rubber, i just ordered one yesterday and its coming tmrw soooo

[@Lzmstudio]

Aw, we all have those days, right? Hope the eraser makes life better. Thanks for watching!

[@hendrixmozart04]

Hai.... 😍😍😍

[@Lzmstudio]

Haha hi

[@hendrixmozart04]

@@Lzmstudio nice to meet you 😍😂

[@Lzmstudio]

@@hendrixmozart04 hope you are creating!

[@hendrixmozart04]

@@Lzmstudio i love u and i like your artwork 😍😍😍😂😂😂

[@Lzmstudio]

@@hendrixmozart04 Aw thank you! That is sweet of you to say

[@chrisbalanda9368]

I just bought 3 tubs koi erasers plus some extra ones 14 pounds big hand full shape like peeples

[@Lzmstudio]

I have no idea what this means but it sounds exciting!

[@shynakp9273]

Super

[@Lzmstudio]

Thanks for watching my videos!

[@shynakp9273]

@@Lzmstudio Full support for you

[@Lzmstudio]

shyna kp back at you! Stay safe out there!

[@shynakp9273]

@@Lzmstudio Stay home stay safe We will pray for you☺☺ I am a malayali. I am from Kerala Here we are safe

[@Lzmstudio]

@@shynakp9273 Thank you! I am so glad you're safe, too!

[@nannynunu]

I don't know if it's just me but...it really hurts my hands to stretch the kneaded eraser :o Am I doing it wrong? cause when I stretch it it's still hard and not really malleable :(

[@Lzmstudio]

Keri F. What brand eraser is it? I’ve received some defective ones over the last year that prompted me to order a bunch of different brands to do an eraser comparison- a video I’ll release soon. I’m sorry you got a bad one, too!

[@nannynunu]

@@Lzmstudio It's the Prismacolor brand kneaded eraser

[@Lzmstudio]

@@nannynunu yeah they have been like that for more than a year. I recommend you write the company to complain! They didn't used to be so hard. They will ask for the place of purchase and info on the wrapper... if you still have it!

[@nannynunu]

@@Lzmstudio Okay, thank you for your help! :)

[@anthonybynum8525]

Thanks

[@Lzmstudio]

You are very welcome!

[@electrotsmishar]

nice

[@Lzmstudio]

Thank you :) !!!!

[@electrotsmishar]

@@Lzmstudio you're most welcome. I have a query though. How long can a kneeded eraser last? I just need a rough estimation as an average user....

[@Lzmstudio]

It can last a long time! Keep it in a tin or plastic bag so it doesn't collect dust/pencil shavings/hair. Mine last 6 months to a year and I use them every day.

[@electrotsmishar]

thank you so much

[@khawlatouj8980]

Thank you ❤️

[@Lzmstudio]

Any time! Thanks for watching!

[@mimineko1019]

Tyvm!

[@Lzmstudio]

You're so welcome!

[@erenyaegerfan9210]

Thanks now I know how to use it.first i was like whattttt why is this so hard but when I saw this video I was like ... Ok

[@Lzmstudio]

Yep, it should come with instructions! :)

[@CAMMY-CC]

Oh my god wowwwwwwwww

[@Lzmstudio]

:) Thanks for watching :)

[@katjones4840]

Well I’ll be darned. I had no idea.

[@Lzmstudio]

haha right? so different than a typical eraser and most teachers don't teach how to use it!

[@Martin_Gregory]

I just opened my first kneaded eraser and stretched as shown ... and discovered that this is totally just blu-tack!!?

[@Lzmstudio]

It’s less greasy than blue tack. Made differently I think?

[@Martin_Gregory]

@@Lzmstudio Hmm - I'll have to check it out. The way it stretches and pulls apart feels so totally like blu-tack!

[@Martin_Gregory]

BTW thanks for the video - very much appreciated (seems I forgot to say that before!!)

[@Lzmstudio]

@@Martin_Gregory thanks for watching and saying that😁

[@hendrixmozart04]

3 years ago?

[@Lzmstudio]

Yes! I've been posting videos since 2015!

[@hendrixmozart04]

@@Lzmstudio oh it is fitting to look young

[@vichellemanalo7714]

Surprisingly blu-tack can work as a kneaded eraser but it's not as good as the proper ones tho

[@Lzmstudio]

Yes! I worry about the oils in sticky tack putting grease on the paper.

[@ariffadam5611]

Accidentally bought it. I tought the eraser is expired .... till I watch this video.

[@Lzmstudio]

Haha. Nope just don’t use it like a regular eraser!

[@ei_lunaaa6075]

My kneeded Eraser was so hard that when i tried to kneed it it split into half. Do you have any tips?

[@Lzmstudio]

This is a common problem, and the companies responsible haven't fixed it. I have ways to contact the company here in the description, but you'll see other erasers that are better in the video. So sorry you are amongst the many to run into this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHu4mKpmgdWil8U

[@amitjayachandran790]

Couple questions: 1. Any brand to recommend? The one that I have is not so doughy like that. No price point. 2. Will oily fingers mess up the longevity of the eraser? How long do they last in general? 3. Is this toxic? I SOoo want to chew it. Kidding, kidding (not kidding) 🙄

[@Lzmstudio]

hi! 1. check out my comparison, it tells you my favorite the last few years kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHu4mKpmgdWil8U 2. they last until they have absorbed so much graphite/charcoal they start to kind of fall apart/not stretch, but the more they absorb, the less they can absorb- so their utility goes down over time. 3. I have no idea if it's toxic, but I don't recommend chewing it- haha! I do recommend building tiny dragons out of it and having fun, tho!