Is it like drawing with knives? Do you sketch your ideas in pencil and then scratch them in?
Yes, I literally scratch everything off with an xacto knife. I make a drawing on a separate sheet of paper and then transfer that to the board.
Ok cool! At some point I'm going to have to try this. It looks a lot better than the rubbed-out pencil marks that come when I try to create tone! 
Yeah, it's really fun for sure! You should definitely try it. I get Ampersand scratchboards as I love the quality they offer and they're very affordable too. 
Is it easier to make tone on a scratchboard than paper? I'm currently struggling with using rubbers to make white marks on pencil (I really need thinner rubbers ) but it looks a lot easier on a scratchboard.
) but it looks a lot easier on a scratchboard.Um, it depends! 
If you get a "feel" for the medium then I don't think it's too hard. It's something to get used to first.
If you get a "feel" for the medium then I don't think it's too hard. It's something to get used to first. True. Thanks for all the info! I just need to try it now!
Thanks for all the info! I just need to try it now! You're welcome! Good luck with it and have fun!
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