Essdee British Scraperboard, Card, Black, 305 x 229

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It was easier to use and became one of the preferred methods of medical, scientific and product illustration during the 1930’s to 1950’s. Stippling– using a sharp tool to scratch out tiny dots. The closer the dots are together, and the more dots you use, the lighter the area on your scratchboard becomes. Necessary for our legitimate interests (to ensure you continue to receive communications that you have previously agreed to receive and to ensure that we provide you with the communications that you have requested) You need a scratchboard surface to work on. You can make your own at home [this helpful video shows you how] Withdraw consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your personal data. However, this will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdraw your consent. If you withdraw your consent, we may not be able to provide certain products to you. We will advise you if this is the case at the time you withdraw your consent.

In some circumstances you can ask us to delete your data. This is explained in the section about your legal rights below. Necessary for our legitimate interests (to study how customers use our products, to develop them, to grow our business and to inform our marketing strategy) Weldon, Glen (6 April 2011). " 'The Arctic Marauder': A Mystery Wrapped In An Enigma Wrapped In ICY DEATH". NPR . Retrieved 12 September 2023. Scratchboard, as a medium, lends itself to high detail, refined lines and delicate form. However, many artists create quite bold, patterned artworks which are quite beautiful because of the contrast of the medium. What is scratchboard made of? Scratchboard art developed out of the 19 th century when artists found that it was a great way of reproducing imagery because it replaced wood, metal and linoleum.

Everyone has rights with regard to the way in which their personal information is handled. During the course of our activities we will collect, store and process personal information about our customers, suppliers and other third parties, and we recognise that the correct and lawful treatment of this data will maintain confidence in the organisation and will provide for successful business operation. We have set out below, in a table format, a description of all the ways we plan to use your personal data, and which of the legal bases we rely on to do so. We have also identified what our legitimate interests are where appropriate. Related article: Looking for things to draw on your hand? 50 Easy drawing ideas] Tips for how to use a scratchboard This makes a drawing that is very precise and can be used to create highly detailed, evenly textured, tonal artwork similar to engraving and very high in contrast. The fine detail allows perfect photographic reproduction. Scraperboard is unique and produces dramatic imagery unlike any other medium.

We are also award winners! Our safety handguard was shortlisted in the Best of Craft Awards 2019, and in 2021 we were Highly Commended for three Best of Craft Awards. Scratchboard art is an exciting medium to work in and has a longstanding history. By exploring various techniques on scratchboard art you can achieve beautiful results. I hope you feel inspired to go and make some scratchboard art! I would love to hear about your experiences with this medium…keep in touch! On a scratchboard you are ‘drawing’ your light areas and leaving your dark areas untouched. Through scratching into the surface, you are developing different tonal areas with different values. If we need to use your personal data for an unrelated purpose, we will notify you and we will explain the legal basis which allows us to do so. In some circumstances we may anonymise your personal data (so that it can no longer be associated with you) for research or statistical purposes. In this case we may use this information indefinitely without further notice to you.Marketing and Communications Data which may include your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences

You can also buy a premade scratchboard. I have tested out many premade scratchboards and often they can be very hard to work on. We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which we collected it, unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another reason and that reason is compatible with the original purpose. Essdee is a brand name of Educational Art & Craft Supplies Limited, a UK manufacturer of art and craft materials specialising in Lino printing and Scraperboard products. We are a multi-generational family business based in Kidderminster in Worcestershire. We offer our products to retailers, distributors, schools and other businesses around the globe and we are proud to fly the flag for British manufacturing.Sibley, David Allen (11 February 2011). "Ink on scratchboard technique". Sibley Guides . Retrieved 10 September 2023. Our lino is made from natural ingredients, including linseed oil and wood flour, and is biodegradable. Our inks are water-based and free of toxins, our products are all latex free, and our lino printing products are vegan friendly. Where we use/store your data because it is necessary for us to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject Note that we may process your personal data for more than one lawful ground depending on the specific purpose for which we are using your data. Our new product range, linoprinting onto fabric, provides a great opportunity for customers to reuse existing fabric (such as old t-shirts or cushion covers) to create a bespoke and unique piece of clothing or item of soft furnishing.