Scratchboard Demo

An introduction to the scratchboard medium and suggested steps for creating a scratchboard work of art.

[@jenettemorganclassroom]

For anyone watching, I recommend using a damp makeup sponge (clean) instead of a tissue for wiping away ink crumbs and white transfer chalk. When I filmed this I used a tissue, but many tissues have lotion ingredients built into them and leave shiny residue behind. A brand new makeup sponge, lightly dampened with a misting of water, is super soft and should clean away residue without damaging the delicate surface of the scratchboard.

[@aliabismilla7432]

Thank you I had to do this for school So it really helped

[@jenettemorganclassroom]

I'm so glad it helped you! My videos are all made for my classroom, so I'm glad they help other students too!

[@halamadrid2370]

Same

[@Mgmz919]

Hey I want to know what is that transfer paper that has white coating?

[@jenettemorganclassroom]

It's transfer paper, also called carbon paper, but in white. I like this brand: www.amazon.com/Saral-Wax-Free-Transfer-Paper/dp/B01MT9U188/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=saral+white+transfer+paper&qid=1610304539&sprefix=saral+white&sr=8-4

[@Chromemecha]

Could I do this without transfer paper? Would printer paper work?

[@jenettemorganclassroom]

Sorry for the late reply! Printer paper might work if you cover the back of the page with a thick layer of graphite. The challenge would be seeing the shiny graphite on the black scratchboard. I haven't tried it, but hypothetically if you cover the back of your paper with white chalk or pastel it might work to trace over.