Julie Fei-Fan Balzer creates mixed media artwork using "sgraffito," a scratching technique using Cray-Pas oil pastels. Note, this scratching techniqe is most effective if the final layer color is dark. Experiment with different tools such as a painting knife, needle, or comb to reveal the colors underneath. The more colors you overlay, the greater the variety of colors that will be exposed by scratching. Video courtesy of Scrapbook Soup. Download handouts at www.sakuraofamerica.com/juliebalzer. Supplies Cray-Pas Expressionist oil pastels - www.sakuraofamerica.com Ampersand PastelBoard tool for scratching like wooden skewer or toothpick Tree Stencil by Crafter's Workshop (available on scrapbook.com) Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SakuraofAmerica To find Sakura products in a store near you, visit www.sakuraofamerica.com/store-locator for more info.

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