In the scraped texture technique, freshly applied plaster or paint is partially removed while still workable using combs, spatulas, or special structuring tools. This creates lively surfaces with pronounced relief effects. The process is used both indoors and outdoors and requires experience with timing, as the material must be neither too soft nor too firm. In plastering and painting trades, scraping is a classic method for historic rendered facades. Modern variations combine scraping with glazing techniques to achieve multi-layered colour effects.