Do you love scraperboard?
Scraperboard is a wonderful medium to create very unique and stunning pictures. The original scraperboard is made from cardboard coated in white china clay with a thin layer of black indian ink on the top. The indian ink can be scraped away to reveal the white beneath.
There are all different kinds of scraperboards available and also soo many different ways of using the medium. I hope that this lense gives you the inspiration and enough basic knowledge to get you started on a wonderful creative journey...Happy Scraperboarding ^__^
Scraperfoil portrait
This is a portrait I did of myself holding my son when he was a baby. I did this in scraperfoil (which is black and silver as aposed to black and white)Scraperboard/foil is not the usual choice for portraits, especially of children but it can done and I was pleased with the finished result of this one.You may prefer to start with an easier subject eg. a flower, or If you do not want to just dive straight into engraving, you can use carbon paper to lightly trace the design onto the surface of the board from a sketch. Or you can of cause buy boards with a design pre-printed onto the board for you to scrape away.
artists at work
Children's scraperboard pictures
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- Check out... and be inspired by these great kids pictures!
Scraperboard pre-printed kits
Glow in the dark octopus
Amazon Price: $3.39 (as of 07/13/2009) 
RAIN16 RNBOW ENGRV CHAMELEON RBMRAIN16
Amazon Price: $3.39 (as of 07/13/2009)
Famous Places Engraving Art 8X10-Taj Mahal
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
What it is...
- all about scraperboard
- learn more
Books that show you how
They also make great gifts for artists of all levels.
The New Scratchboard
Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)
Mastering the Art of Scratchboard
Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)
A Fine Line: Scratchboard Illustrations by Scott McKowen
Amazon Price: $32.97 (as of 07/13/2009)
How to Cut Drawings on Scratchboard
Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)
Scratchboard pen & ink
Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)
Swan
- Swan
- Swan has been engraved onto plain black scraperboard. I used a photograph as a reference to work from. I sketched the swan onto paper first and transfered the basic outline shape to the board using carbon paper, before carefully scraping away the highlights and working detail into the piece with an engraving tool.
It is available to buy as a print, cards, or on many different gift items including jig-saws magnets and mugs etc. You can also send it as an e-card for free!
TOP TIPS!
You can buy white scraperboard to. This is for you you paint the on the design, usually with indian ink. The details are then engraved into the ink as normal.
Try using different scraping tools to get different effects. Lino cutting tools, needles etc are all useful.
Colour can be added to your designs where the black ink has been scraped away and further detail can be scraped into the coloured areas.
Experimant, experiment experiment. This is the key to great pictures!
- Pastel pencil can be used to draw designs directly onto your board (and wiped off with a soft cloth) but graphite pencil permanently marks the surface and can not be wiped/rubbed off
Scraperboard on ebay now!
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GOT QUESTIONS?
- Scratchboard forum
- Come and chat to other scraperboarders. Ask all the questions you like and show off your pictures to.
You can also email me by clicking on the CONTACT ME link on the top right of this page... or ask a question in the guest book!
Packs of Scraperboard
These are blanc so that you can get really creative!
Scratchboard 12pt Black 12 Sheet Pkg 11x14
Amazon Price: $14.50 (as of 07/13/2009)
6 pk Copper Foil 8x10
Amazon Price: $6.41 (as of 07/13/2009)
Two great books which will inspire and teach you to create really fantastic pictures
Mastering the Art of Scratchboard
Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)
items printed with designs by scraperboard artists
Mexican Wolves Button
Price: 3.73
Caracals Journal
Price: 11.99
String-chasing Tile Coaster
Price: 7.50
Red Fox Small Poster
Price: 17.99
Sunset Framed Tile
Price: 12.59
Guest book!
Come and sign my guest book...let me know what you think of this lens...ask a question...tell of your top scraper board tips...or just Hi ^__^
africanpaintingsgallery wrote
Hi little Liz. Thank you for your great help and information that is helping many. What do you use to scrape the scraperboard and if you use different materials to do so, e.g, a needle, piece of metal, small piece of wood [like a toothpick], what kinds of different effects do you get? What is the best thing to use?
Posted July 01, 2009
Bexx wrote
wow that picture of u and your baby is amazing
Posted April 27, 2009
littleliz wrote...
in reply to pecalo That is wonderful! I do hope that you regain your love of scraperboard and enjoy many happy hours creating pictures! I am so pleased that you have found what you were looking for here on this page ^__^ Happy Scraperboarding!
Posted December 23, 2008
pecalo wrote
I carved a tree with many branches and leaves and several birds resting on it in 1967 when I was in High School. I took Art for one semester and Religion for the second half. We did several different mediums but scrapboarding was my favorite. From time to time I have searched for the materials and tools I would need to do this art again. Today I saw a craft called Engraving Art which was similar but not the same. So I decided to take the words engraving art and pair them with India Ink in key words and see what I would come up with and here Iam. I am so thrilled. Can't wait to get some supplies and start carving again.
Posted June 10, 2008
G@ttoGiallo wrote
Incredible Elisabeth. You really and happily go straight through your interests !
(Wow, I'm a Leo too)
Posted November 24, 2007
littleliz wrote...
Best to frame them like a watercolour or store with paper/tissue between, to protect the surface. Varnish on ordinary scraperboard makes for a very plastic looking surface and turns china clay off white but you are not using conventional board lol so varnish may be fine!
Posted October 14, 2007
CreativeArtist wrote...
Littleliz, once you make a scraperboard, can it be coated, or how is it protected? Thanks. Cheryl
Posted October 13, 2007
CreativeArtist wrote...
I'm inspired. I've been wanting to try this. I painted a board and a canvas with several layers of gesso. On one part I painted with black paint, and on the other part I painted with ink. Now I get to try out the scraping and see which workws best. Thanks for the inspiring lens.
Posted October 12, 2007
by littleliz
Hello everyone! My name is Elizabeth. I am a Leo, an artist/ illustrator, and a Mum. I run my own little catalogue distribution business and I...
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