In reality, it all comes down to its composition: it contains abrasive particles, similar to pumice. In short, it is a kind of mini, very fine sandpaper designed for harder surfaces. On a regular sheet of paper, these grains are too abrasive and end up tearing it.
see the continuation on the next pageTheir real playing field? Resistant surfaces.
Blue Eraser is a little champion of DIY projects, drawing, and creative hobbies. Here we tell you about their true hidden talents:
Pencil marks on raw wood
Before drilling or assembling furniture, we usually draw guides with a pencil. A quick tap with a blue eraser, and it’s gone! It removes graphite without damaging the wood, especially if it is not varnished.
Marks on walls or plaster
When writing down a measurement or the position of the frame directly on the wall, the blue eraser can make the marks disappear, as long as you do it carefully.
Thick papers and cardboard Scrapbooking and drawing enthusiasts
know the problem: pencil marks leave deep marks on cardboard. A blue eraser is perfect for correcting them without smudging or tearing them.
Wallpaper (with caution)
see the continuation on the next pageA mark on the tapestry? Sometimes it can be dimmed with the blue eraser, as long as it is rubbed very gently – its rough side can also erase the drawing.
An iconic case that has become a cult object.
Although no longer essential for tasks, the rubber
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to be made of the two-tone eraser is still a symbol of our childhood. Just by looking at it, we evoke memories of spiral notebooks, colored pencil sharpeners and dictation exercises on Monday mornings.
It may not have been the most efficient, but it was an indispensable item in any schoolboy’s pencil case.
That’s probably why it can still be found on stationery store shelves: a mix of nostalgia, timeless design, and practicality.Do we still need it today?
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