Q&A for How to Master the Etch a Sketch

Go over them a few times by moving the controls back and forth. That will help darken the line.

Turn the right knob slowly up and down while gradually moving the left knob side to side. It's tricky, but with practice, you will get used to it.

You could connect it with hair by making it so that the hair is covering part of the eye and eyebrow.

You must take time and move your knob very patiently and steadily. You just need to move both knobs in whatever direction slowly, but at the same time.

Try taking the Etch a Sketch, turn it so the pure red part is facing you, otherwise, the one with no screen. Start shaking it and it should work.

You can make the eye connect to one side of the head and then go over to the other side. Try incorporating some shading, so then although it's connected, it's not as noticeable.

As with so much in life, practice makes perfect. Try experimenting with new pictures and designs. Choose images with different patterns and lighting so you can develop your understanding of how drawing with line works. If you have shaky hands or trouble turning the dials while drawing, remember to take breaks to rest your fingers and look into shortcuts that will help you get the results you want with less manual effort.

You can't on an Etch a Sketch. You'll still have lines at the bottom connecting each letter.