{"product_id":"ampersand-art-supply-scratchbord-artist-tool-kit-black-panel-5-tools-archival-hardbord-surface","title":"Ampersand Art Supply Scratchbord Artist Tool Kit — Black Panel \u0026 5 Tools, Archival Hardbord Surface","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmpersand Scratchbord Artist Tool Kit combines a museum-grade black scratchboard panel with a curated set of tools to produce crisp, high-contrast subtractive drawings and hyper-realistic detail.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on Ampersand’s rigid Hardbord core and finished with a smooth kaolin clay ground topped with deep India ink, this kit gives artists a stable, archival surface designed specifically for scratchboard techniques. The included steel wool, line tool, two knives, and wire brush offer the basic toolkit to begin sgraffito, engraving-style illustration, and fine subtractive mark-making, while the panel’s clay-and-ink coating accepts repeated rescratching and mixed-media additions like inks and airbrush colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Ampersand Scratchbord different from ordinary black art boards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScratchbord is engineered for subtractive drawing rather than painting, pairing a warp-resistant Hardbord core with a consistent clay ground and dense India ink. That combination lets you etch precise strokes that reveal a clean white layer beneath, giving a tonal range and edge sharpness not possible on painted wood, canvas, or thin paper scratchboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRigid, warp-resistant Hardbord core stays flat for framing without glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUltra-smooth kaolin clay ground produces clean, controlled white reveals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDense India ink top layer for deep blacks and high contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDurable surface tolerates rescratching, repairs, and mixed media use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich tools come in the Artist Tool Kit and how will they help my technique?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes a small selection of hand tools chosen to create a variety of marks: a line tool for hair-fine strokes, two knives for broader and finer incision control, a wire brush for texture, and a piece of steel wool for softening or toning areas. These tools let you achieve everything from tight fur detail to soft graduated shadows without relying on paint removal on more fragile surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo knives: one for detailed incisions, one for broader removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLine tool: creates precise hairlines and linear texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWire brush: builds organic texture for fur, feathers, and terrain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSteel wool: tones large areas and blends etched marks smoothly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I combine Scratchbord with inks, airbrush, or repairs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes—Scratchbord accepts transparent inks and airbrush colour while allowing highlights to be reworked by re-scratching. If you need to cover mistakes, use black India ink or Ampersand Black Repair Ink to restore the black surface and re-etch, so experimentation doesn’t mean starting over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransparent Scratchbord\/Claybord Inks add luminous colour while preserving texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack Repair Ink covers unwanted marks for re-etching and correction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAirbrush and mixed-media adhesives adhere well to the clay ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinal works can be varnished and framed without glass for glare-free display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? Ampersand Scratchbord Artist Tool Kit is intended for illustrators, wildlife and realism artists, and drawing-focused creatives who need a reliable, archival black drawing surface plus a starter selection of tools. It suits professionals seeking a studio-grade panel for detailed subtractive work and serious beginners exploring scratchboard who want a durable surface that tolerates corrections and mixed media. Handcrafted in the USA with FSC-certified materials, the kit supports museum-quality presentation and long-term archival stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is the Scratchbord panel warp-resistant for framing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. The Scratchbord is built on Ampersand’s rigid Hardbord core that stays flat for framing without glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I add colour or fix mistakes on Scratchbord?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Use transparent Scratchbord inks or airbrush for colour; repair mistakes with black India or Ampersand Black Repair Ink then re-etch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Ampersand Art Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55297290076497,"sku":"B000IG2OXC","price":50.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/ampersand-scratchbord-front-panel_71d97737-f098-4403-bc1e-0a09dc24232c.jpg?v=1791952306","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/ampersand-art-supply-scratchbord-artist-tool-kit-black-panel-5-tools-archival-hardbord-surface","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}