Ampersand Art

Aquabord Ampersand Art

Ideal for watercolors, this panel simulates the absorbency and texture of cold pressed paper with some significant advantages. The clay mineral holds colors in suspension, allowing them to flow into each other to create seamless washes. There is no chance of buckling and no backing board is required. The panels are 1/8" thick. The cradled version features supports that are glued flush with the back edge of the panel. This provides extra support while giving the panel depth and dimension, making it ready to hang on the wall. The birch plywood cradles can be left unfinished or treated easily with wood stain, gesso or paint.

Artist Panels - Primed Smooth

Artist Panels - Primed Smooth Ampersand Art

These sturdy MDF panels feature a smooth acrylic gesso finish and solid pine wood cradle frames. With primed, semi-absorbent paintable tops and sides, the panels are ready to paint and draw on. Their smooth finish is excellent for fluid lines and fine detail. The panels are tested for durability. Ideal for oils, acrylics, water media and drawing, as well as for mounting canvas and giclees.

Artist Panels - Unprimed Basswood

Artist Panels - Unprimed Basswood Ampersand Art

These unprimed basswood panels accept all types of painting grounds and are excellent for encaustic, mixed media, collage and wood engraving. They are sanded ultra-smooth and lack plywood seams, knots or raised fibers, providing a clean, professional look.

Gessobord Ampersand Art

A smooth painting surface for oil and acrylic media. Less absorbent than Claybord, the thick acrylic gesso ground is sanded to a fine finish. This smooth surface allows intricate detail. Gessobord is hard and durable. The cradled version of Gessobord features 3/4" and 2" supports that are glued flush with the back edge of the panel. The cradle provides extra support while giving the panel depth and dimension, making it ready to hang on the wall. The birch plywood cradles can be left unfinished or treated easily with wood stain, gesso or paint.

Scratch Knife for Claybord

Scratch Knife for Claybord Ampersand Art

Use the Scratch Knife for thin or wide precise parallel lines. The knife comes with two different nibs.

Scratchbord Ampersand Art

A rigid hardboard backing and a perfectly inked surface make this the ultimate scratchboard. Made with a thick clay-coating and T100 India Ink. Allows for a full range of tonal values.

Artist Panels - Canvas Texture

Artist Panels - Canvas Texture Ampersand Art Special Order Only

These value series panels feature acrylic gesso coated surfaces for use with oil and acrylics. The surface has a canvas-like texture giving artists the advantages of a panel with the feel of fine canvas. The surface allows for greater brush control than traditional stretched canvas. The panels come in 1-1/2" and 3/4" cradled profiles and a 3/8" flat panel with a hanging slot. They are a versatile surface at a value price; ideal for students, beginners and leisure painters.

Birch Wood Panel Value Packs

Birch Wood Panel Value Packs Ampersand Art Special Order Only

These Birch Wood Panel Value Packs are priced for the budget-minded artist. They feature a sturdy birch plywood surface ideal for DIY projects and mixed media applications. These unprimed 7/8" cradled panels are available in 2-, 3- or 4-packs.

Claybord Ampersand Art Special Order Only

The mineral-coated, pH neutral surface of Claybord can be easily manipulated, erased, and reworked. Use any media from pencil to oils. Remove pigment with scratch tools to expose the white surface which becomes part of the finished work. The cradled version of Claybord features ¾", 1½", and 2" supports that are glued flush with the back edge of the panel. The cradle provides extra support while giving the panel depth and dimension, making it ready to hang on the wall. The birch plywood cradles can be left unfinished or treated easily with wood stain, gesso or paint.

Claybord 6-Color Ink Set

Claybord 6-Color Ink Set Ampersand Art Special Order Only

Formulated for adding color to scratchboard, these transparent, permanent inks feature vibrant color without leaving an inky residue over black areas. The set includes six 1/2 oz. bottles in carmine red, green, sepia, ultramarine blue, yellow and black repair. The inks can be used for all types of painting and drawing including calligraphy and airbrush.

Claybord Art Tiles

Claybord Art Tiles Ampersand Art Special Order Only

Ampersand Claybord Art Tiles are ideal for all your creative projects! These art tiles have a smooth, highly absorbent Kaolin clay surface and strong Hardbord backing that is great for collage, smear-free rubber stamping, miniature paintings, mixed media, magnets, jewelry, embellishments and for mounting paper, print or fabrics. Thin applications of paint or ink can be removed, reapplied or scratched through to add contrast, texture and fine details.

Claybord Box Kits

Claybord Box Kits Ampersand Art Special Order Only

A completely customizable fine art box. These boxes are ready for you to add your creativity - no building is necessary. The lid features a Claybord Smooth surface and the sides are constructed of beautiful birch plywood. The Claybord lid can be painted with any water media, stamped, collaged, photo-transferred onto, and more. Use the box kit for art, home decor, or to make someone an artful gift. Boxes are 3" high.

Claybord Tool Kit

Claybord Tool Kit Ampersand Art Special Order Only

This kit contains: two line tools used to render thin, controlled lines for cross hatching and fine detail; two texture tools to create precise parallel lines and distinctive effects; two eraser tools used to soften crisp edges and create gradual tonal values or completely remove pigment. Also includes a small sample of Claybord.

Encausticbord Ampersand Art Special Order Only

This board features a ready-to-use surface created for the unique demands of encaustic painting and mixed media. A heat-resistant ground is applied to Ampersand's sealed Hardbord panel to form a bright, smooth and velvety surface. The ground is highly absorbent and it holds tight to layers of wax and collage without of cracking or separation. A variety of mediums can be used on the boards to create incredible textures, colors and patterns. They are also great for mixed media, collage and photo transfers. The flat panels are available in .125" and .25" profiles and the cradled panels are available in .875", 1.5" and 2.125" profiles. The cradled panels are made with Baltic birch cradles that can be waxed, painted, stained or left natural.

Fiber Brush Ampersand Art Special Order Only

The Fiber Brush is used to soften crisp edges and create gradual tonal values on claybord.

FloaterFrames Ampersand Art Special Order Only

Ampersand FloaterFrames are designed for wood panels but also work with canvas. They offer an elegant option for displaying artwork, and are an easy all-in-one frame for the DIY artist. Made from quality hardwoods, these professional quality frames feature a wide base to eliminate damage to wood panel cradles and the correct profile height to protect artwork corners. Counter-sink holes allow hanging artwork to be flush with the wall. The frames are available in two styles: Thin Edge (1/4" face) and Bold Edge (3/8" face) in three finishes (Maple, Black and White). Thin Edge frames come in 1-1/4" and 1-1/2" deep profiles for both 7/8" and 1-1/2" deep artwork. The Bold Edge frames come in 1-7/8" deep profiles for both 7/8" and 1-1/2" deep artwork.

Hardbord Ampersand Art Special Order Only

Hardbord is the perfect substrate for those who prefer to create their own grounds and unique textures. Hardbord is a 1/8" thick tempered wood panel that is prepared without the traditional oil tempering process. This provides more strength and permanence than when using untempered or conventional hardboard. Hardbord accepts grounds for oils, acrylics, egg tempera, encaustic and gold leaf, with no preparation required and it will not warp, crack or bend. The cradled version of Hardbord features 3/4" and 2" supports that are glued flush with the back edge of the panel. The cradle provides extra support while giving the panel depth and dimension, making it ready to hang on the wall. The birch plywood cradles can be left unfinished or treated easily with wood stain, gesso or paint.

Line Tool for Claybord

Line Tool for Claybord Ampersand Art Special Order Only

Use the Line Tool for parallel lines and cross-hatching. The tool has four needles tightly pressed together for fine detail.

Pastelbord Ampersand Art Special Order Only

Ideal for use with pastels and acrylics, Pastelbord holds pastels better than pastel paper and can be used wet or dry. To rework an area simply wash with water. Available in colors that provide an excellent under painting.

Scratchbord Kits

Scratchbord Kits Ampersand Art Special Order Only

Scratchbord project kits offer a fun primer on the irresistible art of scratchboard. Each kit includes a 5"x7" Scratchbord, a fine-point scratch knife, a pattern for transferring the drawing, and step-by-step instructions. Complete the illustration shown on the front of the package in black-and-white or in full color with the addition of Ampersand Scratchbord/Claybord Inks (sold separately). Not recommended for children under 12.

Steel Wool Ampersand Art Special Order Only

Our oil-free artist grade steel wool was designed for removing pigment from Claybord, over large areas and for creating tonal values. It leaves Claybord clean and white when used to remove inks, watercolors, gouache, etc. It comes in three grades, 0000, 000, and 00.

Wire Brush for Claybord

Wire Brush for Claybord Ampersand Art Special Order Only

Use the Wire Brush to create random textures including hair, grass and feathers. The wood handled tool holds many curved metal wires.