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 Scratchboard

Materials:

  • Crayolaë Crayons, Asst.
  • Higginsë Ink
  • Permanent Cold Press Illustration Board
  • Speedballë Nib Holder
  • Scratch Nib #113
  • Brush Palette or Cup

Procedure:
1. Apply thick layer of crayon to illustration board. Use any pattern and color combinations you like. Try to cover all of the white area of the board.
2. Pour some ink into palette or paper cup. Dip brush into ink and apply wash over the crayon layers. If you want, you can leave a border of crayon around the edges.
3. Let the ink dry.
4. After ink has dried, lightly scratch through ink exposing the crayon underneath. You can draw pictures or just create patterns. Notes: To make this activity true to its name, play some music. Applying thick crayon to a large surface requires frenzied music. I imagine using a soothing, flowing melody for doing the ink washes. Finally, play music with a strong beat to drown out the sound of the scratch knife.

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