# \#burnish

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## [DRAWING:VIDEO: Drawing Paper Surface Burnish Fix](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-drawing-paper-surface-burnish-fix/1296)

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**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 7:35am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-drawing-paper-surface-burnish-fix/1296 "2021-04-03T07:35:42Z")

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Below is a method to establish a usable tooth to a drawing surface that will no longer accept material due to the diminishment, or “burnishing,” of the paper’s tooth. Paper used: Canson Mi-Teintes Drawing Paper (98lb pre…

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## [DRAWING:VIDEO:Addressing a Paper Burnish with Sandpaper](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawingaddressing-a-paper-burnish-with-sandpaper/771)

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**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 1:13pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawingaddressing-a-paper-burnish-with-sandpaper/771 "2018-10-12T13:13:24Z")

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It is not uncommon for artists working with dry media to use excessive pressure and friction when developing a drawing. As such, they may find the paper/sizing “breached” which often results in a significant number of r…