Staedtler - Artgum Gum Erasers

Artgum Gum Erasers

Gently lift graphite and surface dirt without damaging delicate papers

Soft rubber composition removes graphite and charcoal without abrading paper fibers or leaving surface damage. This matters when you're working on delicate vellum, tracing paper, or aged documents where aggressive erasers would tear or roughen the surface. The crumbly texture lifts marks rather than grinding them away, making Staedtler Artgum erasers particularly effective for large areas and gentle surface cleaning.

Beyond paper, these erasers handle tasks other erasers can't touch. Remove fingerprints from wood veneer, clean smudges from plastic drafting film, lift dust from metal surfaces before painting. The non-abrasive formula works where standard erasers would scratch or leave residue. Crafters use them to clean stamped images, conservators trust them for archival work, and technical illustrators rely on them for cleaning finished drawings without disturbing delicate linework.

The eraser crumbles as it works, which initially seems messy but actually prevents smearing, you're brushing away clean crumbs rather than pushing graphite around. Keep one in your kit for those moments when precision matters less than preserving the surface underneath.

Drawing and Illustration

Drawing and Illustration Purchase Guide

Drawing and Illustration Materials

Calligraphy Inks - Specialized inks for calligraphy and pen work. Includes traditional sumi ink, colored calligraphy inks, and metallic formulations for decorative writing.

Markers - Professional markers including alcohol-based, water-based, and pigment markers. Perfect for illustration, design work, and mixed media projects.

Pastels - Soft pastels, oil pastels, and pastel pencils for vibrant color work. Excellent for blending and creating rich, textured drawings.

Pencils - Graphite pencils in various hardness grades, colored pencils, and specialty drawing pencils for different techniques and surfaces.

Pens - Technical pens, fountain pens, and specialty drawing pens for precise line work and detailed illustrations.

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