What are small round marks?

Small round marks are tiny spots that show up on paper or screens when you press a pen, pencil, or finger down hard enough.

Imagine you're drawing with your crayon on paper, and you press really hard, poof! You leave behind a little round mark, like a tiny cookie. These happen because the tip of your tool (like a pen or your finger) squishes into the surface, leaving a small spot behind.

When you write with something soft, like a pencil or a crayon, the marks are usually smooth and even, like drawing on a wall with a sponge. But if you press really hard, it's like pressing a squishy ball into clay, the surface gets a little bumpy spot, which is your small round mark.

Sometimes these little marks are helpful! If you're coloring and want to make something look thicker or bolder, you can press harder and leave behind those round spots on purpose. It's like making a special highlight in your drawing, just for fun!