How to Sharpen Drawing Pencils

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  • čas přidán 18. 01. 2023
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Komentáře • 458

  • @itsthegr8matt
    @itsthegr8matt Před rokem +6362

    You heard the man! Always wipe your pencil!

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  Před rokem +821

      Gotta keep the blade clean! Samurai style.

    • @elitaskip
      @elitaskip Před rokem

      ..

    • @aoife4128
      @aoife4128 Před rokem +207

      @@ProkoTV bro didn't get it lmao

    • @childwhipper
      @childwhipper Před rokem +472

      @@aoife4128 he got it, just flaunting his favorite position.

    • @aoife4128
      @aoife4128 Před rokem +48

      @@childwhipper lmao yea

  • @oliviersilion4003
    @oliviersilion4003 Před rokem +3703

    My man is aging like fine wine

    • @HowlingMoonCinemas
      @HowlingMoonCinemas Před rokem +84

      Actually, he looks like he doesn't age.

    • @absolutely1nothing
      @absolutely1nothing Před rokem +37

      @@HowlingMoonCinemas Fine wine means it’ll never age
      So what they means that he doesn’t look like he’s not gonna age! :)
      *(just clearing things up)*

    • @mello-by
      @mello-by Před rokem +101

      @@absolutely1nothing I don’t think so? Wine definitely ages. Wine is made with the intent of it aging and developing a better flavour. “To age like fine wine” means to improve with age, like some people say wine does.

    • @absolutely1nothing
      @absolutely1nothing Před rokem +4

      @@mello-by Wine is made out of grape juice, so it looks like it doesn’t age but they clearly does.
      Just like how a person still ages but looks the same

    • @HowlingMoonCinemas
      @HowlingMoonCinemas Před rokem +22

      @@absolutely1nothing You never cleared anything up. I already knew exactly what he meant. And you are wrong, that's not what it means. :)

  • @chrisjhart
    @chrisjhart Před rokem +2156

    There should be a sharpener that cuts that angle

    • @DayDreamingWriters
      @DayDreamingWriters Před rokem +55

      Razors: Are we joke for you?

    • @Fella_friend
      @Fella_friend Před rokem +143

      There is. You can get curve cut sharpeners online. I’d recommend a mix of both with your pencils as that hard edge is nice on things like stairs or building edges

    • @2GoatsInATrenchCoat
      @2GoatsInATrenchCoat Před rokem +25

      ​@@Fella_friend it also seems like it would be good for mountains!

    • @Fella_friend
      @Fella_friend Před rokem +8

      @@2GoatsInATrenchCoat true

    • @schwig44
      @schwig44 Před rokem +2

      *profile, not angle

  • @gastongalilea8492
    @gastongalilea8492 Před rokem +236

    Never thought about using sandpaper to modify the pencil's edge.
    Thanks

    • @willmfrank
      @willmfrank Před rokem +4

      Your art supply store can sell you a sanding block -- a stack of 2 X 7 cm strips of sandpaper attached to a handle -- look for them where you get your pencils.

    • @Mr_Blacker
      @Mr_Blacker Před rokem +2

      No need to use a sandpaper just use a normal paper like a normal person

    • @youtubedeletedmynamewhybother
      @youtubedeletedmynamewhybother Před 10 měsíci +1

      I use a 1000 grit sharpening stone.
      I was worried it would effect the stone but it seems to not matter at all. The graphite cleans off it easily with water.

    • @spidaaaaaaaaaa
      @spidaaaaaaaaaa Před 9 měsíci +1

      I get this with normal paper in my history class about two hours ago

  • @itwillbeokay5475
    @itwillbeokay5475 Před rokem +189

    Thank you! Side-Shading has always been an issue for me, and now I know how to make a pencil even deadlier.

  • @gamer_random2511
    @gamer_random2511 Před rokem +155

    That electric sharpener is the biggest flex😂

  • @a_RedClaw
    @a_RedClaw Před rokem +342

    "Always wipe your thing after the rub"
    -proko 2023

    • @sqeekeezthehamster1116
      @sqeekeezthehamster1116 Před rokem +8

      He didn't even say that?

    • @alex.g7317
      @alex.g7317 Před rokem +3

      @@sqeekeezthehamster1116 idk what your talking abt, of course he did smh my head 😔

  • @LucielGhost
    @LucielGhost Před rokem +57

    I do that too except without sandpaper, just carefully rotate the pencil periodically and doodle for a bit till it's right

    • @mad_imad6177
      @mad_imad6177 Před rokem +3

      For me, I just do like he did but instead sand paper I use normal paper.

    • @swordzanderson5352
      @swordzanderson5352 Před rokem

      @@mad_imad6177 I usually use my forehead instead.

    • @mad_imad6177
      @mad_imad6177 Před rokem +3

      @@swordzanderson5352 Iknow it's a joke but genuinely want to know the logistic of it.

    • @swordzanderson5352
      @swordzanderson5352 Před rokem +1

      @@mad_imad6177 If you have enough wrinkles and pores on your forehead, you have a free sandpaper. After you're done, just ask your mom to lick the graphite off and voila.

  • @radianceray3034
    @radianceray3034 Před rokem +31

    This is actually useful

  • @JackCats0
    @JackCats0 Před rokem +21

    I don’t have a sharpener at home so sometimes I use an x-acto knife

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  Před rokem +8

      A great tool for it!

    • @Juan_Solo84
      @Juan_Solo84 Před rokem +3

      We were taught that way when I went to the art institute. It's more efficient, less waste.

  • @alasyari3201
    @alasyari3201 Před rokem +1

    My dad thought me the trick like 20 years ago... And it's still wonderful today...

  • @urlocalcultleader3385
    @urlocalcultleader3385 Před rokem +335

    “The tip gets darker and softer as you get to the thicker part” 💀💀

  • @eeveefever13
    @eeveefever13 Před rokem +5

    the graphite on your fingers is the most relatable part of this video

  • @Werdzy
    @Werdzy Před rokem +1

    “There’s no way to get a nice feather” get one in the exact moment he says it lmao

  • @xXxNeonPrincessxXx
    @xXxNeonPrincessxXx Před rokem +6

    I sharpen the pencil with a box cutter like the oldies and just manually carve a point while the rest is quite straight for shading. It's honestly therapeutic to do.

  • @ongkonmagic1783
    @ongkonmagic1783 Před rokem +18

    Good tips

  • @yahiagaming7053
    @yahiagaming7053 Před rokem +1

    The best shading tip ❤

  • @pezzottaitemeh8616
    @pezzottaitemeh8616 Před rokem +1

    oh man this is what I would do! my school notebooks were always filled with dusty graphite splotches in the corners lol. I didn't even realize this is what I was doing until you showed the visual comparing the pencil tips, I just noticed I got better results when the pencil was slightly used! good video!

  • @sorses
    @sorses Před rokem +1

    its stuff like this that makes me realize alot of art is the tools too

  • @kristijanoros7208
    @kristijanoros7208 Před rokem +1

    Put it halfway into a regular pencil sharpener and just rotate a bit. it cuts it perfectly in seconds (could need some practice as it can ruin the tip slightly)

  • @zenaa6577
    @zenaa6577 Před rokem

    This is the first time I’ve ever gotten a tip on how to use a pencil I’m actually sobbing it works tysm

  • @rebelplays6032
    @rebelplays6032 Před rokem +6

    “There’s no way to get a perfect feather”
    He says as he does it then quickly changes scene.

  • @Stop-Mo_Max
    @Stop-Mo_Max Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for this tip! ❤ You are so amazing! 😊

  • @octupseisis9482
    @octupseisis9482 Před rokem

    Wow this completely changed the way I draw thanks.

  • @rhlsy3209
    @rhlsy3209 Před rokem +1

    I remember being taught to do this for charcoal

  • @smokintoes
    @smokintoes Před rokem +1

    now this is an actual pro tip!
    im a self trained artist of about 20 years and I never thought to do this.

  • @johnestock7283
    @johnestock7283 Před rokem +1

    Love these shorts ! Thanks

  • @hsbsgdgshjsbdjshd3877
    @hsbsgdgshjsbdjshd3877 Před rokem +1

    I also do this but I've never thought of using sandpaper. I just kept on writing until the tip gets rounder

  • @lunab541
    @lunab541 Před rokem +4

    Damn that would have been useful when I was going through the figure drawing lessons years ago. Never understood how to do my pencils like proko's

  • @orange8420
    @orange8420 Před rokem +10

    Now i know why my friend bought me a Sand paper

  • @Invisible_Man00
    @Invisible_Man00 Před 11 měsíci

    MAN YOURE A LIFE SAVER

  • @N2013J
    @N2013J Před rokem

    I've always wanted to lean how to do this, Thanks!

  • @zarkguy
    @zarkguy Před rokem

    the lines of sharpner does the job for me

  • @notdoneDUMMY
    @notdoneDUMMY Před 7 měsíci

    He has the fingers of an artist

  • @Xenako5
    @Xenako5 Před 7 měsíci

    This would look amazing for drawing eyeliner

  • @nachtgigerbm
    @nachtgigerbm Před rokem

    I dont even draw, but i still watched the whole. I feel smarter now. Thanks

  • @Uxchihaa_.0
    @Uxchihaa_.0 Před 9 měsíci

    Useful tip for when I draw traditionally! 👍

  • @idkbro6425
    @idkbro6425 Před rokem

    Absolute gold of a channel

  • @joshuamuring2119
    @joshuamuring2119 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for the tip ☺️

  • @MerchantKane
    @MerchantKane Před rokem +1

    damn, that actually was useful art info, thx

  • @dat1coolduck77
    @dat1coolduck77 Před 7 měsíci +1

    my math teacher wondering why i'm taking out sandpaper after asking to sharpen my pencil during a math test

  • @heythatsmytoast9724
    @heythatsmytoast9724 Před rokem

    You can also round it out with the cardboard on the back of a school notebook.

  • @yonokino5383
    @yonokino5383 Před rokem

    I’ve done this too without even thinking much about it.

  • @theidealisticman
    @theidealisticman Před rokem

    when my man said, "...I'll just use the tip", I felt that.

  • @hitoei5621
    @hitoei5621 Před rokem

    Omg thank you that's so useful

  • @cricklicklers9382
    @cricklicklers9382 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you!

  • @Chem_Ish_t
    @Chem_Ish_t Před rokem

    You can also use a nail file instead of the sandpaper.

  • @kaarl13
    @kaarl13 Před rokem

    Nice tips thank you 😊!!

  • @Trashe_can
    @Trashe_can Před rokem +1

    This is actually a really good tip

    • @hijeffhere
      @hijeffhere Před rokem

      I don't know if this is a pun... hmmm

  • @hiddenrose349
    @hiddenrose349 Před rokem

    Really helpful!

  • @archillesrenb.llarenas

    Thank you very much I can use this for my journalism

  • @purplefnafpasta
    @purplefnafpasta Před rokem

    Ooo thanks for the tip!

  • @SavB0y
    @SavB0y Před rokem

    You should but the LYRA sandpaper and foam pencil sharp thing because its a smaller version of a sandpaper and you can do that trick or that sharpening technique

  • @Dexteratwe
    @Dexteratwe Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks a lot this was really useful.❤😊

  • @andychrist2862
    @andychrist2862 Před rokem

    Graphite is also usefull for squeking door hinges :)

  • @gachastar8170
    @gachastar8170 Před rokem

    I love using the side, I use it to blend easier

  • @Yourboytanner_yt
    @Yourboytanner_yt Před rokem

    I’m glad I saw this cus when you draw light and get in you half times or highlights it’s so annoying when you make it to dark

  • @javieralarma6242
    @javieralarma6242 Před rokem

    Wow thanks for the advice 😎

  • @scarecrow8775
    @scarecrow8775 Před rokem

    Thx for the tip I actually needed it!

  • @lillymeil7487
    @lillymeil7487 Před rokem

    Very helpful thanks a lot

  • @turtlefromthenorth
    @turtlefromthenorth Před 7 měsíci

    It`s a good technique. Another thing you can do for shading is to have a graphite stick or just a 5.6mm clutch pencil and shape the tip for the purpose. Then you have more lead to go on. I break a piece of it and use the sides for shading too.

  • @CarlaAcurio
    @CarlaAcurio Před rokem

    Omg thanks!!

  • @glowinthedarkshark9396

    Ima craft a curved sharpner... Thanks for the idea!

  • @jakegaming898
    @jakegaming898 Před rokem

    you can do this with those sharpeners with 2 holes , first in the smaller hole , then a little bit in the bigger one

  • @Panzerfaust_1939
    @Panzerfaust_1939 Před rokem

    I never knew this was an actual thing, usually do it whenever I'm done drawing or making the line art

  • @Juan_Solo84
    @Juan_Solo84 Před rokem +1

    I was taught to use an exacto instead of a sharpener. U don't waste as much of the pencil that way. U can have ur smooth side and sharper edges like this guys talking about.
    Try it. It's my preferred way to sharpen.

  • @botandrew1
    @botandrew1 Před rokem +1

    Fun fact-ish:
    John Wick sharpen the pencil like a bullet before 3 men came into the bar

  • @jumas__room
    @jumas__room Před rokem

    The shit that traditional artists do to make something
    work a certain way always amazes me... It's hella creative tho so respect.

  • @idoit6776
    @idoit6776 Před 7 měsíci

    IVE BEEN WONDERING HOW PEOPLE GET IT LIKE THAT!!!

  • @eds7012
    @eds7012 Před rokem

    Thanks, this tip will really help me
    [:

  • @woodlaid6392
    @woodlaid6392 Před rokem

    Thanks man very cool 👍

  • @elemonade8830
    @elemonade8830 Před rokem

    That's cool! Thank you :)

  • @user-fo3it9pk7o
    @user-fo3it9pk7o Před rokem +1

    You just demonstrated the difference between the sharpening of kitchen knifes and axes

  • @Psychopath369_
    @Psychopath369_ Před 5 měsíci

    That was a great tip dude.. i love this channel..💯

  • @MechanicallyMusical
    @MechanicallyMusical Před rokem

    someone could definitely a design a pencil sharpener to cut with that geometry and save a lot of work and mess

  • @EvanTheAwesome229
    @EvanTheAwesome229 Před 6 měsíci

    I like to use the pencil sideways normally to shade my drawings

  • @johns_craft8582
    @johns_craft8582 Před rokem

    Bro took sharpening a pencil to a whole new level

  • @torintot6421
    @torintot6421 Před rokem

    great tip ALL I NEED IS MORE THINGS ON MY DESK xD
    idk why thats the 1st thing i thought about but fr great idea

  • @MoaiGuy69
    @MoaiGuy69 Před rokem

    Omg somebody knows this too? Finally

  • @Neerepha
    @Neerepha Před rokem

    I used to do it too, but the kid me would just do the same motion on another sheet to have a soft tip!

  • @deletoblue1109
    @deletoblue1109 Před 9 měsíci

    the hard part is finishing up and checking how you did only to realize you sanded super unevenly and have to start over

  • @gracefaye1585
    @gracefaye1585 Před rokem

    I did that at school it was fun

  • @nimzq
    @nimzq Před rokem

    wow that's actually very clever

  • @williamsalgado9738
    @williamsalgado9738 Před rokem

    the master of pencils

  • @torintot6421
    @torintot6421 Před rokem

    ill use this on my coil pens

  • @matthau6313
    @matthau6313 Před rokem

    So that's why I got that little paddle of sandpaper in my drawing kit

  • @jessg.5177
    @jessg.5177 Před rokem

    Thats a nice tip❤.

  • @loodlebop
    @loodlebop Před rokem +1

    Actually a decent tip, no pun intended

  • @samuelnyong6045
    @samuelnyong6045 Před rokem

    that's a really good tip

  • @Monkey_D_Luffy56
    @Monkey_D_Luffy56 Před rokem

    Do it on a full piece of paper and put a thin resin and test how strong it is

  • @Crazyclay78YT
    @Crazyclay78YT Před rokem

    i remember seeing a pencil sharpener from like 1890 or something that did that

  • @satvikshah3590
    @satvikshah3590 Před rokem

    I didn't knew art was this complex until I met internet saw people using different kinds of pencils pen , charcoal rubbers paper all the other meanwhile me who used to make sketches with normal pencil

  • @Zigfryed
    @Zigfryed Před rokem

    That's actually amazing advice. +1

  • @atharvbindal2058
    @atharvbindal2058 Před rokem

    wierdly i already do this without knowing if this has any use nice to know its not a time waste

  • @apoojitha2406
    @apoojitha2406 Před rokem

    WHERE have you been ALL MY LIFE?!??!?

  • @Lasmy00
    @Lasmy00 Před rokem

    Tysm

  • @kontraksionista
    @kontraksionista Před rokem

    *_flashback to my elementary arabic calligraphy lessons_*
    Noooo why you remind me thissss

  • @TakemikazuchiRyoku
    @TakemikazuchiRyoku Před rokem

    I've mastered the Chinese Pencil Art because of this style of how to sharpen your pencil. Mine is little longer but, that one is good tho. If you're beginner try this Type of sharpen and practice the shadings of the objects and also always control the pencil on how you move your hand because it can destroy or ruined your art or drawing if you didn't controlling your pencil properly, Just like BRUSHES.

  • @ARYneon
    @ARYneon Před rokem +2

    *First I sharp my pencil in the Electric sharpener*
    Mission failed, we'll get them next time

  • @jakevilledo1247
    @jakevilledo1247 Před rokem +1

    "Just the tip" he says