CD – used/old or new
Montana Acrylic paint marker, black - wide
Scratch tools such as Ampersand ScratchArt tools
Assorted “found” tools – forks, screwdrivers, sharpened wood dowels
Steel wool
Clay tools that scrape or poke (best are ones that are metal-tipped; plastic or soft wood may be too soft to use – may not scratch through well)
Tape – holds down CD while applying scratch coat
Optional
1) Sakura Glaze and/or Souffle gel pens – writes on nonporous surfaces
2) Sakura IDentipen – writes on nonporous surfaces
3) Montana acrylic markers – assorted colors in fine/extra fine tips – we recommend teacher prepare markers if using with younger kids as markers require shaking for a couple of minutes to mix paint – pump end of marker to get started - can over do though, paint can come out quickly - test on scratch paper
4) Sharpie Metallic makers

Start with clean CD – NOTE: use non-label side
1) Clean up grease/fingerprints with alcohol or soapy water
2) completely dry
Tape bottom of CD to work surface – easier to apply if you don’t have to hold it
Prepare marker for painting (shake it) as per instructions
Test paint flow of marker on scratch paper
Should dry completely within an hour – the Montana formula dries quickly compared to regular acrylic paints
When dry – start scratching!
Coarser tools carve out more “white space:
1) Can refine/clean edges with detail tools
2) Specialized ScratchArt tools create interesting patterns
3) Steel wool can soften edges as well as Fiberglass tool
4) Apply extra detail, if desired, with optional pens/markers on list
As for the label side of the CD...
1) Paint over label to cover label or wording – use paints or markers that will write on non-porous surfaces
2) Can leave as is if not showing the back
3) Glue on paper and draw/paint, etc. - the possibilities go on!
Add string/ribbon/fishing line (monofilament) to hang as a decoration or ornament

Messiest = applying paint to CD BUT not messy if using the acrylic wide marker
Also depends on dexterity of student
May consider applying before hand with younger kids - or have them brush on typical acrylic paint
NOT TOO HEAVY – harder to scratch through to CD surface
“Scratch dust” from scraping designs