So, what exactly is the blue part of the eraser for?

His real playground? Resistant surfaces

The blue gum is a little champion of DIY, drawing and creative hobbies. Here are his true hidden talents:

Pencil marks on raw
wood Before drilling or assembling a piece of furniture, pencil marks are often drawn. A shot of blue eraser, and nothing! It erases graphite without damaging the wood, especially if it is not varnished.

Marks on walls or plaster

When you note a measurement or a frame position directly on the wall, the blue eraser can make the marks disappear, as long as you go delicately.

Thick paper and cardboard
Scrapbooking or drawing enthusiasts know the problem: on cardboard, pencil lines leave a deep mark. The blue eraser is perfect for correcting without smudging or tearing.

The wallpaper (with caution)
A trace on the tapestry? It can sometimes be softened with the blue eraser, as long as you rub very lightly: its roughness can also remove the pattern.
A pencil case icon that has become a cult object
Although it is no longer essential for homework, the two-tone eraser remains a symbol of our childhood. Just looking at it, one thinks of spiral notebooks, coloured pencil sharpeners and dictations on Monday mornings.
It may not have been the most effective, but it was the must-have accessory for every school kit.

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