
Everything an art teacher needs to know about scratchboard
What is scratchboard art? “The Scratchboard technique is a two-dimensional, subtractive process. It involves the use of abrasive tools to directly remove a surface layer of one value (typically dark) to expose the second layer of a contrasting value (typically white). The values within the artwork are predominantly achieved by varying the amount of surface […]

Homemade Clay Tools
See how to make clay tools from inexpensive materials in this downloadable pdf, clay tools Created and used with permission of Biliana Popova.
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