{"title":"Crafts \u003e Scratch Art","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ampersand-scratchbord","title":"Scratchbord","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfessional illustrators know that conventional drawing surfaces impose limits, graphite smudges, ink bleeds, corrections look patchy. Scratchbord eliminates these frustrations by reversing the drawing process entirely. Instead of adding marks to white paper, you remove black ink to reveal brilliant white clay beneath. This subtractive technique produces crisp, luminous lines impossible to achieve with traditional drawing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmpersand coats hardboard panels with multiple layers of kaolin clay, then applies Higgins Waterproof India Ink as the final surface. The smooth, durable coating responds cleanly to scratch knives, hobby blades, and abrasives like steel wool. Fine tools create delicate crosshatching and precise detail work; broader implements produce dramatic textural effects. The dense black surface and bright white clay create exceptional contrast that reproduces beautifully in print, one reason editorial illustrators and printmakers favor this medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMistakes become opportunities rather than problems. Reapply ink to scratched areas and rework passages until they're exactly right. The rigid panel won't buckle or warp, maintaining a stable working surface through multiple revisions. Available in standard sizes from small studies to exhibition-scale pieces, Scratchbord handles everything from wildlife illustration to architectural rendering with equal precision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampersand","offers":[{"title":"18 in. x 24 in. \/ each","offer_id":47977334636773,"sku":"27161","price":34.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 in. x 14 in. \/ each","offer_id":47977334669541,"sku":"35224","price":17.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 in. x 16 in. \/ each","offer_id":47977334702309,"sku":"41993","price":21.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 in. x 10 in. \/ each","offer_id":47977334735077,"sku":"49637","price":11.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 in. x 6 in. \/ pack of 3","offer_id":47977334767845,"sku":"63262","price":13.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 in. x 5 in. \/ pack of 3","offer_id":47977334800613,"sku":"63263","price":11.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 in. x 8 in. \/ each","offer_id":47977334833381,"sku":"63268","price":9.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 in. x 7 in. \/ pack of 3","offer_id":47977334866149,"sku":"76808","price":15.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 in. x 12 in. \/ each","offer_id":47977334898917,"sku":"81040","price":15.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s27161.jpg?v=1770336247"},{"product_id":"ampersand-scratchbord-tool-kit","title":"Scratchbord Tool Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine lines emerge from darkness when you need precise control over value and detail. This scratch tool collection equips you for everything from delicate highlights to complete pigment removal on Claybord surfaces. Two line tools, scratch nibs with holder, handle crisp linear work and cross-hatching. Wire and needle texture tools create varied surface effects, from subtle stippling to aggressive mark-making. When you need to lift pigment, fiberglass brush and artist-grade steel wool provide different degrees of erasure, from gentle lightening to full removal back to white clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes a Claybord sample so you can test each tool's capabilities immediately. Wire tools excel at organic textures, while metal nibs deliver the clean lines essential for architectural details or refined portrait work. Steel wool removes broad areas smoothly; fiberglass brush targets smaller corrections with precision. Together, these six tools cover the complete range of subtractive techniques that make Claybord distinctive, working dark to light rather than building up from white. Whether you're new to scratch techniques or expanding your tool collection, this kit provides the essential implements for controlled mark-making on clay surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampersand","offers":[{"title":"each","offer_id":47979405344997,"sku":"89203","price":37.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s89203.jpg?v=1770336274"},{"product_id":"essdee-scraper-cutter-handle","title":"Scraper Cutter Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe triangular shape of this Scraper Cutter Handle provides increased control and a better grip while you work. Made of durable, yet flexible plastic. 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