Never Forget To Take Care Of Your Coloring Tool

Do you practice coloring in your free time? Remember to care for your coloring tool. Jorz.art will show you tips for keeping your tools in good condition.

I. Introduction

Coloring tools can help you express your creativity and have a lot of fun. But if you do not take care of your tools, they will not last as long. Therefore, you will be able to enjoy them as much.

That explains the importance of learning how to properly care for your coloring tools. By following a few simple tips, you can keep your tools in good condition. Therefore, you will extend their lifespan.

In this blog, we will share some tips on how to properly care for your coloring tools. These tips are simple, so you can always apply them. We will also answer some frequently asked questions about coloring tool care. 

By following these tips, you can keep your coloring tools in good condition and enjoy them for years to come!

II. Tips for caring for coloring tools

1. General guidelines

Be careful—fragile media!

Carefully store your media in cases before moving your equipment and artwork. Imagine you are coloring with charcoal. It is highly volatile and releases its pigments across your paper and the table. Be careful not to make a mess with your charcoal.

You should make every effort to maintain a tidy workspace. To wipe your hands, always keep absorbent paper or a clean, dry rag close at hand.

2. Maintaining your lead-based tools

Even within their wooden cases, graphite and color pencil leads frequently shatter. Keep them safe from shocks. Avoid setting pencils down and picking them back up while using multiple pencils at once. Instead, we advise you to hold them with the non-drawing hand, which is preferable.

After sharpening your color pencils, wipe the color residue off the lead using a paintbrush to ensure proper cleaning. 

A bonus for you: Hand-sharpen your pencils. Using a knife or utility knife to sharpen your pencils is our highest recommendation. That allows you to have more control over the shape and length of your lead. Otherwise, you can try lead in a mechanical pencil. This type is more solid. 

3. Make sure your erasers are clean

Your drawing is too dirty if your eraser stains it.

Classical erasers can be cleaned by wiping them down with a cotton cloth or rinsing them in soapy water; Just make sure to let them air dry before reuse.

Erasers with kneaded edges are self-cleaning. You utilize a clean section of the eraser and enclose the charcoal pigment inside by kneading it. Throw away the eraser once it becomes saturated with pigment.

4. Adjust your tools

Three unstable mediums are chalk, dry sanguine, and charcoal. Fix your designs on the paper to preserve them. 

Our reminder for you: Not every fixative is created equal! Do not use the pastel fixative. Fixatives designed specifically for charcoal, chalk, and pencil can be found in bottles or as sprays. Instead, you should apply the fixative to bottles with a fixative syringe held approximately 40 cm away.

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5. Repairing Coloring Tools

Most coloring tools can be repaired if they break. Take our tips on how to repair some common coloring tool problems:

• Broken pencil tips:

You can repair broken pencil tips with a pencil extender. Pencil extenders are small devices that fit over the broken pencil tip. They allow you to continue using the pencil. This is a durable way we advise you to try. 

Using a pencil extender is easy. You just insert the broken pencil tip into the extender. Then you tighten the screw. The extender will hold the pencil tip in place. It will allow you to continue using the pencil as normal.

• Broken crayon tips:

You can repair broken crayon tips by melting them back together. To do this, hold the broken crayon tips together over a flame. The flame can be a candle or a lighter. You might then wait until they melt together.

Then, you must allow the melting crayon tips to cool and harden. You know what? The crayons will be just like new. 

• Broken marker tips:

You can repair broken marker tips by replacing them. Marker tips are usually held in place by a small screw. To replace a marker tip, simply unscrew the old tip and screw in a new one.

Remember that you can purchase replacement marker tips at most craft stores.

Do you think this is the end of our tips? No way! Because we still have some more tips for you:

• You should handle your coloring tools with care. Please avoid dropping or throwing your coloring tools. These acts can damage them.
• Is there any time you do not use your coloring tools frequently? In that case, you should store them in a safe place. So, they will not be damaged. You can store your coloring tools in a carrying case or a drawer. There are many convenient cases for you to choose from. 
• Also, please keep your coloring tools away from pets and small children. Pets and small children may chew on or damage your coloring tools. The toxic chemicals in your tools will harm them. 

By following our simple tips, you can keep your coloring tools in good condition for a long time!

III. FAQs about coloring tool maintenance

1. What is the best coloring tool for me as a beginner?

I suggest using colored pencils if you are a beginner. These pencils have different types. They are easy for you to use. You can start experimenting with different coloring mediums. Our recommendations are to use markers, gel pens, or pastels when coloring becomes more familiar to you.

2. Should I clean my coloring tools frequently?

It depends on how often you use them. If you use them frequently, you should clean them every few weeks. If you use them less often, you can clean them every few months.

3. What is the best way to clean my coloring tools?

The best way to clean your coloring tools depends on your tool. For pencils and crayons, you can use a soft cloth or brush. When using markers, you can use rubbing alcohol or a specialized cleaner. But if you clean brushes, you can use soapy water or a brush cleaner.

4. How do I sharpen my pencils and crayons?

You should use a pencil sharpener specifically designed for the type of pencil or crayon. This thing can take time, but it is good for your coloring tool. You should sharpen pencils to the desired point. Please avoid over-sharpening or you can weaken the pencil or crayon.

IV. Conclusion

It is easy to keep your coloring tools in good condition. By doing so, you will extend their lifespan. Just follow our simple tips. When you take care of your tools, they will take care of you. 

You should always store your tools in a cool, dry place. From time to time, you should sharpen your pencils and crayons as needed. There are other ways to enhance coloring tool maintenance. 

Take a few minutes today to clean your coloring tools. Organising your tools also helps me relax. It is a small investment of time that will pay off in the long run.

Take care of your coloring tools when you have time. We are sure that you will enjoy them for years to come.