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The professional’s choice!

Scratchbord has a smooth, absorbent kaolin clay ground that is evenly coated with India ink. Scratch easily with controlled, crisp, clean lines to create exquisitely detailed white-on-black art.

Scratchbord is acid-free and archival, and will not tear, crack, or bend. Use Claybord tools and accessories for best results.

Seal your finished work with spray fixative to dissolve fingerprints or smudges — then frame it without glass!

Available in 1/8" (3 mm) thick panels.

Ampersand’s Museum Panels — There is a Difference!

Ampersand’s patented Archiva-seal technology means panels are: acid-free, eliminate support-induced discoloration, and are tested to last 200 years.
Patented coatings designed so that paint colors remain true and brilliant.
Made with premium hardboard for a warp-resistant panel.
Endorsed by conservators and enjoyed by professional artists worldwide.

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® Ampersand is a registered trademark of Ampersand Art Supply. ™ Scratchbord is a tradmark. ™ Archiva-seal is a trademark.

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Ampersand Scratchbords

4.9

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5/11/2012

5.0

great quality scratchboard

By Jem

from New Jersey

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This was my first time purchasing the ampersand scratchbords and they were awesome! The only thing is they seemed to be more vulnerable to the oil on your skin than other scrathboards I have used in the past. but overall a good price for the product and great results!

4/8/2012

5.0

Perfect and giving

By Maureen the Scratcher

from Australia

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Comments about Ampersand Scratchbords:

With care a beautiful design or picture can be scratched. It is deep and strong and lends itself to various depth strokes

3/23/2012

5.0

Perfect medium for a perfectionist.

By Judy

from Victoria, Australia

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I use the Ampersand scratchboard to produce wildlife art. It is a pleasure to work with as it is solid and has a beautiful matt finish which gives the final product a quality value. You must be careful not to put your fingers on it, so I wear a glove when working with it. Body oils and handcream can add smears and then the final protective varnish I use does not adhere evenly. As long as you are very careful the product is excellent.

2/4/2012

5.0

Beginner's Luck

By Trapper

from Phoenix,AZ

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I'm just learning this facinating art form and am a bit heavy handed. The board has stood up to my abuse!

1/30/2012

5.0

Great Product for ScratchArt

By beth659a

from Toronto, Ont CA

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This product is great for scratchart. It is much better than the paper.

1/20/2012

5.0

Love these clay bords

By Chris

from Tampa Florida

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love that you can scratch your bord and finish as a black and white piece or paint to change the look up.

12/16/2011

5.0

the one and only

By Lesleyb

from Australia

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Like working with butter. Doesn't get any better. There are no comparisons

11/25/2011

5.0

Top Quality

By ziggy

from Brisbane, Australia

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Easily the nicest board to scratch, no chipping and worked well even with a blunt tool.

10/13/2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Love the product, but want more sizes!

By ArtistInNature

from Missoula, MT

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I've been using Ampersand Scratchbord for professional artwork (and a fun change from my oil paintings). I really, really wish Scratchbord came in more sizes - at least as many as Claybord, including 1:2 aspect ratios (eg, 6x12). It would be even better if it came in cradled versions. I love the product and want to expand the ways in which I use it and present it.

5/15/2011

5.0

Ampersand boards are the best

By Lesleyb

from Australia

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The one and only product for scratchboard

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Item	Description	Size	Thickness		Price Prices, promotions, and availability may vary by store, catalog, and online.	Qty	MSDS
14914-2053	Scratchbord, Pkg of 3	5" × 5"	1/8"	List $7.49	$4.48
14914-2001	Scratchbord, Pkg of 3	5" × 7"	1/8"	List $10.29	$6.17
14914-2063	Scratchbord, Pkg of 3	6" × 6"	1/8"	List $8.99	$5.38
14914-2080	Scratchbord	8" × 8"	1/8"	List $6.29	$3.77
14914-2002	Scratchbord	8" × 10"	1/8"	List $7.69	$4.61
14914-2003	Scratchbord	9" × 12"	1/8"	List $10.29	$6.17
14914-2005	Scratchbord	11" × 14"	1/8"	List $11.49	$6.89
14914-2004	Scratchbord	12" × 12"	1/8"	List $11.99	$7.19
14914-2006	Scratchbord	12" × 16"	1/8"	List $14.59	$8.75
14914-2007	Scratchbord	14" × 18"	1/8"	List $16.29	$9.77
14914-2008	Scratchbord	16" × 20"	1/8"	List $19.29	$11.57
14914-2009	Scratchbord	18" × 24"	1/8"	List $22.99	$13.79
14914-2015	Scratchbord	24" × 36"	1/8"	List $36.99	$22.19