What's a Drafting Brush?

by Chelsea Weibust

Updated 12/05/2018

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Who doesn't need a tool to wipe the crumbs off their desk?

When I first started hand drafting I always used my hand to wipe away eraser bits and pencil shavings. I would get so frustrated when the heat from my hand would attract the graphite on the page and spread it all across my drawings! I thought, there has to be a better way! 

Soon I came across this tool called a drafting brush. It would glide gently across my drawings, cleaning away all the eraser bits, excess graphite, and heck, even the crumbs scattered across my drawings from eating at my desk! A drafting brush is such a simple tool but an essential one to keep your drawings clean and crisp.

Here's the drafting brush I use: http://bit.ly/2gTrBmR Find more info about drafting brushes and more supplies and keywords here: https://www.thestudentarchitect.studio/keywords/ My Vlog Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyZbqPAY3xs Help support TSA here: https://www.gofundme.com/chelseaschance Other Social Media: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thestudentarchitect Tumblr: http://www.thestudentarchitect.tumblr.com­/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thestudentarchi Snapchat: thestudentarchi DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission.
 

The drafting brush I use: Westcott/C-Thru*

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