Drafting Techniques, ContinuedErasing in inkMany people erroneously conclude that ink lines are not erasable. However,an erasure is negligibly visable if you erase ink carefully. For the best resultin erasing an ink error, place a smooth hard surface under the error beforeyou erase. Use an electric eraser with a medium-hard eraser bit (these aregenerally pink in color) and rotate the eraser in a circular motion over theaffected area. Brush away any eraser particles.If an ink blot occurs, soak up the excess ink with your tissue or another scrapof paper. This prevents the ink from seeping into the paper fibers. Allowthe ink blot to dry thoroughly before erasing.After erasure, gaps may appear in lines that require filling or touching up.Use a pen with a smaller diameter than the initial ink line to buildconsecutive strokes to the correct line width. Trying to match pen diametersto the thicker width is difficult and may incur additional erasures.Excessive erasing may cause a weakening or hole in the paper. If thisoccurs, cut out the affected area with a sharp blade and patch in paper of thesame type. Use translucent or transparent matt-surfaced adhesive tape tosecure the patch in place from the reverse side of the paper. Ink carefullyaround the patch because blots and seepage is more likely to occur wherepaper fibers are cut.3-12
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