Scratchboard (How To) – Kate Samworth
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 27 May 2024
Scratchboard is my favorite medium at the moment. It is similar to wood engraving in that the image is in relief (raised above the surface). The image is created by removing the black surface to reveal the white underneath. The Surface: Scratchboard (a.k.a. scraperboard) is a very fine layer of kaolin clay spread onto a surface (either hardboard or paper) and coated with black ink. Uncoated scratchboard is available, if you would rather apply the India ink yourself, but it is difficult to achieve an even coating of ink. I prefer the hardboard to the paperboard because it allows for more delicate lines. The paperboard seems to absorb moisture, which creates an uneven finish on the ink, so that the lines chip and become sloppy. It is also very easy to scrape through the kaolin on the paper-backing and
Scratchboard (How To) – Kate Samworth
Scratchboard (How To) – Kate Samworth
Scratchboard (How To) – Kate Samworth
Scratchboard (How To) – Kate Samworth
Scratchboard (How To) – Kate Samworth
Scratchboard (How To) – Kate Samworth
Scratchboard (How To) – Kate Samworth
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