Ampersand Scratchbord and Claybord Tools

Scratchboard Tools are specially designed to create a variety of detail, textures and exceptional illustrations. The line tool is for thin, controlled detailed work. Ampersand’s Scratchbord Tools make precision Scratchbord techniques easy!  Well-engineered tools enable you to create any type of line, value, or texture you can imagine. Tools are available individually or as a great kit set for beginners!

Scratchbord Fiber Brush Tool: Use as an eraser to soften edges and create gradual, tonal values (contains fibreglass, not recommended for children).

Scratchbord Line Tool: Gives you the ability to make 5 lines at once.  It creates easy parallel lines and makes for fast crosshatching! 

Scratchbord Knife Holder and Nibs (set of 2): Featuring one fine and one curved knife nib, this is the best tool to initially learn the art of scratchboard.

Scratchbord Wire Brush: Helps create random textures like hair, grass, and fur.

Ampersand Oil-Free Steel Wool: Comes with three grades- fine, medium, and coarse. They are designed to remove pigment from large areas and help create tonal values. It can be used to remove inks, watercolours, gouaches, etc., from Claybord.