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What technique involves scraping paint to reveal imprints?

  • Grattage

  • Scrapelage

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  • Dabbing

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Grattage is a painting technique involving scraping paint to reveal imprints. It can be done by applying a thin layer of paint to a surface and then scraping it with a tool, such as a palette knife or a razor blade. This can create interesting effects, such as revealing the texture of the surface underneath or creating patterns and shapes. Grattage can be used in both traditional and contemporary painting.
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