Ampersand - Pastelbord
Pastelbord
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Product Information
- Rigid hardboard substrate more durable than paper
- Granular marble dust finish holds pastel layers
- Museum-quality, acid-free, pH neutral ground
- Works with soft pastels, charcoal, colored pencils
- Compatible with watercolors, ink, and acrylics
- Available in gray or white
- Non-yellowing formula preserves true colors
Layer soft pastels endlessly on rigid marble-dust ground without tearing
Rigid hardboard eliminates the buckling and surface damage that plague traditional pastel papers. Ampersand bonds a fine-grain marble dust coating to archival hardboard, creating a surface that grips successive pastel layers without filling or becoming slick. The clay-based ground maintains consistent tooth through heavy application and aggressive blending, letting you build depth and luminosity that paper simply can't support.
This museum-quality surface handles both additive and subtractive techniques. Layer soft pastels to rich saturation, then lift highlights or refine edges without tearing or degrading the surface. The marble dust coating accepts fixative without darkening or changing color values, critical for preserving your work's intended appearance. Acid-free and pH neutral construction ensures pigments stay true rather than shifting as inferior grounds yellow and deteriorate.
The rigid backing transforms how you work. Mount directly for framing without worrying about warping. Apply watercolor or ink washes as underpaintings without surface distortion. Blend with water, solvents, or dry techniques knowing the board won't buckle or pill. Choose gray for middle-value starts that simplify both light and dark passages, or white for maximum luminosity. Available in multiple sizes to match your working scale.
