How can I clean a tortillon/blending stump and still keep its point intact?

Question

What is the "correct", or **most effective way of cleaning a paper tortillon?**Up the now, I have been using sand paper to clean the tip, however this often makes the tortillon rugged and lose its point, and in some cases causes it to unravel completely.Is there a more effective way of doing this **whilst keeping the stump's point intact?**

Answer 1

A craft knife, just as you would sharpening a pencil or cheap emery boards from any of your local dollar stores work great.👍