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| Some people wonder why I consider bone folders an important tool with sketching and I tell them it's because most times when I'm sketching, I'm making some sort of card. I like to have these tools very near at all times. |
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| Another important tool are my Honey Bee's |
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| They are extremely sharp and have a very nice fine tip for tight cutting. |
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| My clear ruler is another tool I must have on hand. |
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| I really like having smaller sized scissors and ruler so they fit nicely into my travel sketch kit. |
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| I really enjoy using this mechanical pencil for clean lines and very fine work. Staedtler has many fine products I enjoy using! |
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| This pencil uses different gauged lead but I use HB lead. |
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| The nib is very fine which is my fav to work with. |
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| Cheapie alternative is this Metrix 0.7 Staples brand pencil the only problem... |
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| The metal nib casing always comes unscrewed during use. I hate this too... |
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| because I like how this pencil sits in my hand. If I glue it, then I can't open it up to fill with new lead. So, I am always having to screw the nib back on periodically during use. |
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| This OLD eraser holder has been in my art box for so many years, I can't even remember where I got it. I use it allot with graphite sketches. |
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| I had 10 refill erasers when I first got this...the eraser in it presently is my very last one. |
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| And last but not least the Ticonderoga number two pencil. I love these pencils for doodling or just to have around for school work. |
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| Every fall season I pick up a nice big box (on sale) of these bad boys and use them throughout the year. |
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| Everything about this pencil I like right down to the useful eraser! |
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| I love this pencil sharpener! It's easy to carry with me when I travel or hike. And the point it creates is awesome!!! Available in a rainbow of colours |
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| Basic sharpeners I always have on hand. Easily found in most craft/hobby and art stores. |
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| I really like the point covers that General's sharpener offers in this package deal. Especially when I take my sketching on the road with me, it's nice to cover my graphite or coloured pencils. |
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| This was my first love...and I've had this for several years. |
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| As you can see the inside of this sharpener has been used a great deal. I use this mostly with coloured pencils now. |
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| A cheapie sharpener I buy at local dollar stores. It works with my #2 school pencils I use allot for woodworking, tracing on cardboard or using in 'alternative' projects. |
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| Oh and the decorative sharpeners I keep just for fun... |
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| I rarely use these. |
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| I remember at first I use to think 'why use something like this?' Wow, have a I learned a few things since then. I always have a bit of sandpaper or sharpening board on hand now. |
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| Not pictured are my multiple electric sharpens I have throughout my loft. I think I own four. :) |
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| Blending stumps are very useful for shading and adding value in graphite drawings. A clean stump can also lift off graphite in small bits from a drawing as well. |
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| The tips tend to wear down quickly with over use but can brought back to a point by rubbing them on an emery board. |
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| I especially like using these when making Zentangles. A useful site regarding shading and Zentangles |
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| Click Here for a great little video on how to use blending stumps |
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| I own many different types of erasers. Because I own many different types of pencils! Fun Facts About Erasers |
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| I love the corners of this General's eraser! Works really well, but leaves bits and pieces of itself all over :/ |
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| Click Link to see more products by Maped |
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| My favourite eraser sits on my desk 24/7 and is my 'go to' tool for doodling in pencil. 10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Eraser Technology |
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| An essential tool in my sketch kit using soft pencils. I love the modeling aspect of this eraser! Some fun facts about kneaded erasers |
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| This eraser I love for working with india inks! Prismacolor site and more information about the Magic Rub |
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| Another one of those tools I have in many areas of my art studio! This is great for removing 'sticky bits' from drawing surfaces. I also love to use it with my Zig 2 Way Glues. It is designed to be used with Rubber Cement but I use it in many different ways! Usual information about this eraser |
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| This is my least favourite eraser. Link to Staedtler |
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| Soft pencils are messy and oh so much fun to sketch with. They blend really nicely, but you will definitely need a fixative spray on most work. |
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| A fresh collection of soft pencils. |
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| Medium pencils are my favourite! I like how cleanly they are. They blend nicely too. |
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| Mediums |
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| Hard tip pencils are not my fav but they do come in hand for the fine, detailed work. One must be very careful not to press to hard with these babies or else you'll imprint your paper or surface. |
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| Hard |
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| Sketch Kit |
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| I like taking this set outdoors and when I travel. They are a great multipurpose kit! |
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| Another fav of mine to travel with... |
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| These pencils get allot of use. I replace single pencils as I use them up, but keep all the collection in the tin box on my art table. |
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| When working with specific pencils, while drawing I like to flip the pencils in use that way I can grab them quickly. |
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| My most fav pencils here are B, 2B, and 2H |
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| These are just a few of the pencils I use when sketching, drawing or designing projects... |
