How to blend graphite

Hello there! Welcome back, and also sorry if you thought I was dead or something, because I wasn't active in ummmmm...... I don't know how much, let's say in a "long time". Soooooooo, let's begin! You probably clicked on this post because you wanted to learn how to blend an shade with graphite, right? Probably yes (or you are just bored). Never mind, it doesn't matter. First thing is, that for the easiest option of blending, you just need your drawing and your finger. Basically you draw few lines very lightly and then smudge them on the place you want your shadows to go. If it is too light then do another layer and repeat. 

         

Second option is to use eye shadow applicators which are pretty cheap and can be found in almost every store. You can do the same as with the finger, or apply some loose graphite on it and the smudge it where you want the shades to be.  

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Third method is using a tissue or a q-tip to blend. Basically all the techniques are similar, you just get different results depending on how hard you press, texture of paper, texture of object you are blending with etc. 

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WHAT TO AVOID:

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- Avoid making to harsh lines before blending the graphite

- Do not get any water on the graphite when blending because you will probably rip the paper (R.I.P paper, just kidding...)

- Avoid blending in the same direction

 So that would be it, see you next time, byee <3