Name: Ampersand Claybord
Brand: Ampersand
Rating: 4.8 (334 reviews)

The ultimate mixed media panel! 

Archival and acid-free, Claybord is created by applying Ampersand's patented, archival kaolin clay ground to a True Artist Hardbord substrate, then sanding it to a velvet-smooth, absorbent finish. 

Claybord is ideal for ink, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, casein, egg tempera, airbrush color, collage, photo-transfer, pencil, and pen. The highly responsive surface is perfect for thinly applying and removing colors. You can even scratch through it to add contrast, texture, and fine details. Paint colors remain true and brilliant. 

Made from sustainable forest products that ensure the protection of wildlife, plants, soil, and water, Claybord is formaldehyde-free and contains no harmful volatile organic compounds. 

Choose flat panels or cradled panels in a variety of sizes and profiles. Cradled panels allow you to hang your work with no additional framing. The edges are smoothly sanded and ready to be finished if desired.




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Ampersand Claybords - Angled view of 3 profiles of Claybords

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Ampersand Claybord - front of single Claybord with label

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Ampersand Claybord - Front view of 30" x 30" Claybord with label

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Ampersand Claybords - Closeup of corner of four different profiles available

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Ampersand Claybord - Blue Painting with alcohol inks used on Claybord

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Ampersand Claybord - Large painting titled "Butterfly Effect" by Andrea Pramuk, in room setting

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http://www.dickblick.com/brands/ampersand/.  Ampersand's original and most versatile panel, Claybord, has an ultra-smooth kaolin surface that accepts a wide variety of media. The absorbent surface allows for quick drying time of inks and paint. The real advantage of Claybord is how the surface can be manipulated; ink can be completely erased without affecting the integrity of the surface using Ampersand's oil-free steel wool. Sgraffito techniques can also be used on Claybord, something that cannot be achieved on paper. This and all other Ampersand products are available on the Ampersand page on the Blick Art Materials website http://www.dickblick.com/brands/ampersand/.

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http://www.dickblick.com/brands/ampersand/. Ampersand manufactures a wide variety of archival artist panels. There is a surface for every artist, medium and technique. Watch this video to learn which of these boards is right for you! Then shop the Blick Art Materials website to see all the styles available and to purchase your Ampersand boards at the most competitive prices. http://www.dickblick.com/brands/ampersand/.

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Ampsteel Artist-Grade Oil-Free Steel Wool - Single pad from package of 3 shown 

Ampersand oil-free steel wool gently removes paint, ink, or pencil from Claybord and Scratchbord. Use it to create soft tonal values on these surfaces, or to erase completely without leaving behind an oily residue.   Each package contains one pad of each grade: 0000 (fine), 000 (medium), and 00 (coarse).

Ampersand oil-free steel wool gently removes paint, ink, or pencil from Claybord and Scratchbord. Use it to create soft tonal values on these surfaces, or to erase completely without leaving behind an oily residue.

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Ampersand Floaterframes - Left Angle of Bold Face Black, White, Maple and Walnut frames

•	Solid wood floater frames
•	Available in four colors and multiple sizes
•	Choose from defined thin or dramatic bold profiles
•	Choose from 7/8" or 1-1/2" rabbet depths 
•	Hanging hardware included 

A do-it-yourself frame specifically designed for use with wood panels, Ampersand Floaterframes are great for stretched canvases and flat panels as well! Every detail of the Floaterframe has been designed and engineered to deliver a simple, all-in-one framing solution that protects your artwork while giving it the finished look it deserves. 

Made with premium hardwood, the Ampersand Floaterframe features precisely constructed reinforced corners, a wider drill base, and pre-drilled countersunk mounting holes. All mounting and hanging hardware is provided to quickly and easily attach your artwork to the frame, including mounting screws, screw eyes, a hanger, picture wire, and bumper pads. 

The Ampersand Floaterframe is available in two elegant styles — a thin 1/4" face and a bold 3/8" face. Both styles are available in 7/8" and 1-1/2" depths to accommodate 7/8" and 1-1/2" profile artwork. A riser system is only included with the 7/8" deep frames so a 3/4" stretched canvas or flat panel can be used.

__Open Back Frames__ - These frames are meant to be hung on the wall and are sold as just the frame face. They are not shipped with backing material, glazing material, or hanging hardware. 


Made from premium hardwood, these professional-quality frames have a wider base that eliminates damage to the panel cradle. A higher profile and deeper rabbet protect panel corners, too. The Ampersand Floaterframe includes hanging hardware.

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Amoersand Scratchboard Tools - Claybord Tool Kit (Outside Packing)

Ampersand Scratchbord tools allow the user to render thin, controlled lines for cross-hatching and fine detail on Claybord, Scratchbord, or scratch art boards and papers.   Each tool creates specific effects and texture.

Ampersand Scratchbord tools allow the user to render thin, controlled lines for cross-hatching and fine detail on Claybord, Scratchbord, or scratch art boards and papers. Each tool creates specific effects and texture.

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Ampersand Claybord Art Tiles - 1" W x 1" L x 1/8" D, Package of 24

Create colorful projects with Ampersand Claybord Art Tiles! These 1/8” deep tiles can be used with a variety of media, including graphite, ink, acrylic, gouache, and airbrush. Media can be layered onto the tile and scratched for texture and contrast. A smooth, highly absorbent Kaolin clay surface is acid-free and pH-neutral for archival-quality results, while the hardboard backing provides a sturdy foundation perfect for collage, smear-free rubber stamping, miniature paintings, mixed media, magnets, jewelry, and more. 

Made in the USA.

Ampersand Claybord Art Tiles are 1/8” deep tiles ideal for use with a variety of media,  including graphite, ink, acrylic, gouache, and airbrush. The Kaolin clay surface is acid-free and pH-neutral for archival-quality results, while the hardboard backing provides a sturdy foundation.

Claybord is a true multimedia panel, ideal for paint, ink, gouache, egg tempera, acrylics, airbrush, collage, photo-transfer, pencil, casein, and for mounting papers, prints, and fabrics.

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