PSAA: Make your Marks: Scratchboard Art

Instructor: Kathy Crocker

Level: All

SCRATCH BOARD ART FOR BEGINNERS

Considered a form of fine art originating in Australia.  An art form done with 2 layers of clay board with a third top layer of black Indian ink.  Utilizing tools of various types to make marks showing tonal shading with various pressure applied.

Required Supplies

Ampersand Scratch Board 5 X7 (Pkg of 3) found on Amazon Felt cloth. Or a soft cloth free of chemicals.

Chalk

5 X 7 Photo of a flower or animal or simple subject matter.  Must be 5 X 7 to be able to transfer to the black surface of the board.

2 Scratch Board Tools (Scratchbord knife for fine detail, Scratchbord wire brush for hair, grass and fur textures.) Found on Amazon Optional : Xacto knife

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