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What's a scratchboard?

"Scratchboard consists of a color layer, that is usually white, that is covered with a thin layer of ink.  When the ink is etched or scratched away from the scratchboard the colorunderneath shows through.  (Scratchboard is similar to crayon etching.)  A sharp tool is used to remove the ink from the surface. Scratchboard etchings have the potential of producing incredible detail.  Scratchboard and the tools associated with scratchboard are available at most art stores or through the internet.  They are fairly inexpensive. "