BLENDING TOOLS
There are lots of blending tools that u can u use, Some of them are.
There are lots of blending tools that u can u use, Some of them are.
- Blending stumps- These are tightly wound paper sticks with points on both ends. They are available in several diameters. They are to blend larger areas of medium and also to apply the medium directly for softer effects.
- Blending Tortillons- Although these resemble blending stumps, they have significant differences. Tortillons are not wrapped as tightly and are pointed only on one end. They are not as solid as blending stumps. The differences are great enough to cause a dissimilar look to a blended area.
- Felt-Purchase them foot squares wise and cut them in 6 inches squares for easier handling. You can use separate pieces of felt for each medium and a clean peace for blending one medium into another. You can cut them into smaller pieces that u can roll tightly like a tortillon to make a soft blender for small details. You can use masking tape to keep the felt rolled.
- Paper-pieces of paper make blenders. You can wrap the papers around one or all of your fingers. The texture of the blending paper effects the outcome. A piece of textured charcoal paper used as a blender produces a different texture than a slick piece of typing paper.
- Facial tissues and paper towels-You can Fold a facial tissue into a small square and use the corner to get into smaller areas. It is very effective for lifting charcoal. Facial tissues will disintegrate quickly, so paper towels are a better choice for blending larger areas. Make sure you don't use paper tissues that contain lotion or dye that could rub off on your drawing.
- chamois- A clean, dry chamois is great for blending when you want a smooth texture. Stay away from poor quality chamois made for drying your car; this will break apart if rubbed on the paper too vigorously. It's always best to test any new material you plan to use as a blender before you use it on your drawing. Rub the chamois on white piece of paper to see if it leaves any color or residue.











