Traditional 19th century scratchboard is clay coated board covered in India ink that mimics the look of a wood engraving. Here’s how to create a similar effect using Ceracolors, waterborne wax paint, that allows you to use whatever color combinations you want.
Check out the video below.
If you’re interested in trying Ceracolors, you can find them here, or at Natural Pigments here.
Here are some of the final drawings: