Cradled Claybord By Ampersand Made with Ampersand's True Artist Hardboard, Ampersand's Cradled Claybord has an archival safe, velvety-smooth, super absorbant clay finish. Great for inks, acrylics, gouache, casein, egg tempera, encaustics, airbrush, collage, photo transfer, pencil, and mounting paper, prints, and fabric. List From: $314.49 PriceFrom $18.68 - $235.87 There are 21 versions of this item - Shop Now!
Hardbord By Ampersand If you prefer to make your own grounds or unique textures, then this superior quality tempered masonite will assure that you start with the best of substrates. Hardbord is smooth on both sides and is extremely durable. Cuts to the size you need. 1/8 in. thickness. List From: $31.26 PriceFrom $5.07 - $23.45 There are 8 versions of this item - Shop Now!
Encausticbord By Ampersand Specially designed to accomodate the unique requirements of encaustic painting, Encausticbord is a must-have art surface for encaustic painters. The panels are primed with a ground that boasts substantial heat resistance, high absorption, and can withstand significant layering and collage with no risk of cracking. List From: $51.19 PriceFrom $8.73 - $38.40 There are 9 versions of this item - Shop Now!
The Artist Panel Canvas Texture Flat Profile By Ampersand Ampersand Artist Panels are made with their True Artist Hardwood, and accept all commercial and handmade gesso grounds. They are ideal for acrylics, gouache, airbrush, casein, egg tempura, collage, and photo-transfer. Acid-free and moisture-resistant, containing no formaldehyde or harmful volatile organic compounds. List From: $37.52 PriceFrom $5.89 - $26.26 There are 11 versions of this item - Shop Now!
The Artist Panel Canvas Texture Cradled Profile By Ampersand Ampersand Cradled Artist Panels are made with their True Artist Hardwood, and accept all commercial and handmade gesso grounds. They are ideal for acrylics, gouache, airbrush, casein, egg tempura, collage, and photo-transfer. Acid-free and moisture-resistant, containing no formaldehyde or harmful volatile organic compounds. List From: $58.84 PriceFrom $6.68 - $41.19 There are 16 versions of this item - Shop Now!
Duoframes By Ampersand Ampersand Duoframes offer framing versatility! Use duoframes to window mount or float mount your artwork. Frame flat panels and canvas up to 7/8 in. deep in the only ready-made St. Ives style frame on the market. These frames of quality, solid wood construction, are available in black and white and hanging hardware is included. The opening size is for window mounting and the maximum size is for float mounting. Maximize small artwork with high imp… List From: $79.99 PriceFrom $43.39 - $55.99 There are 14 versions of this item - Shop Now!
Scratchbord By Ampersand These clay-coated panels have a final coat of Higgins Waterproof India Ink. Using a scratch knife, hobby knife, or an abrasive like steel wool, artists can remove the ink and expose the white clay underneath. Claybord Black can be used to create exquisite line drawings and black and white illustration. List From: $43.79 PriceFrom $9.19 - $32.84 There are 9 versions of this item - Shop Now!
The Artist Panel Primed Smooth Flat Profile By Ampersand A multiple art surface! Paint with oils, acrylics and watercolors. Draw with pencils, pastels, pen and ink or chalk. Great for texture and rub-out painting. Ultra smooth, acid-free, primed and ready to use. White. List From: $23.22 PriceFrom $1.82 - $16.25 There are 16 versions of this item - Shop Now!
Cradled Gessobord By Ampersand This deep, 2 in. cradle is mounted to Gessobord, a 1/8 in. hardboard panel that is coated with a thick layer of acid-free professional grade acrylic gesso. Gessobord is ready to use so you can spend more time painting! The Deep Cradle offers support and presentation all in one. The birch plywood cradle can be left unfinished or treated easily with wood stain, gesso, or paint. List From: $324.82 PriceFrom $23.82 - $243.62 There are 30 versions of this item - Shop Now!
Cradled Hardbord By Ampersand Hardbord, manufactured for permanence, accepts all grounds for oils, acrylics, egg tempera, and encaustics. Mounted on a sturdy cradle, this panel won’t ever warp, crack, or bend. These cradled artists' panels offer support and presentation all in one. The birch plywood cradle can be left unfinished or treated easily with wood stain, gesso, or paint. List From: $63.10 PriceFrom $21.30 - $47.33 There are 9 versions of this item - Shop Now!
Deep Cradle Aquabord By Ampersand Ideal for watercolors, this panel simulates the absorbency and texture of cold pressed paper with many significant advantages. Achieve seamless washes, unprecedented control, and vibrant color like you’ve never seen on any other surface! The deep, 2 in. cradle offers support and presentation all in one. The birch plywood cradle can be left unfinished or treated easily with wood stain, gesso, or paint. List From: $84.71 PriceFrom $30.27 - $63.53 There are 5 versions of this item - Shop Now!
Gessobord By Ampersand Save hours of applying and sanding gesso with perfectly hand-crafted Gessobord. The thick acrylic polymer gesso ground has been sanded to an exceptional finish you’ll love. The board is perfect for layering, glazing, alla prima, and impasto in oils, acrylics, encaustics, alkyds or water-based oils. The surface is pH neutral and acid-free. List From: $42.69 PriceFrom $8.47 - $32.02 There are 11 versions of this item - Shop Now!
Scratchbord Tool Kit By Ampersand Artists can use the Claybord Tool Kit to scratch in highlights, create line work, and even completely remove pigment returning to the soft white clay coating. Kit contains two texture tools (wire and needle), two eraser tools (fiberglass brush and artist grade steel wool) and two line tools (scratch nibs with plastic holder). Free sample of Claybord is included. List Price: $50.59 YourPrice $37.94
Aquabord By Ampersand Aquabord, formerly Claybord Textured, is a 1/8 in. thick clay coated hardboard panel that gives watercolorists unprecedented freedom and control. Comparable to watercolor paper, this multimedia panel simulates the absorbency and texture of cold pressed. This re-workable, acid-free surface provides natural looking highlights, fluid glazes, transparent subtle layers, and the ability to lift color while the surface is wet or even after it is dry. List From: $59.28 PriceFrom $7.23 - $44.46 There are 12 versions of this item - Shop Now!
Claybord Artist Tiles By Ampersand Claybord Art Tiles are the same kaolin clay-coated, ultra-smooth, absorbent surface as Claybord but in unique small sizes perfect for mini art, collage, crafts, and much more! The surface is sanded to an ultra-smooth finish so your paint colors remain true and brilliant. The tiles are sealed and protected with our proprietary Archiva-Seal barrier technology to prevent yellowing. Available in 5 sizes. List Price: $10.06 YourPrice $6.53 There are 5 versions of this item - Shop Now!
Birch Wood Panel Value Packs By Ampersand A great surface for painting, mixed media, paint pouring, decoupage, and much more! Ampersand Birch Wood Panels are perfect for all artists, from aspiring beginners to seasoned professionals. These high-quality birch panels do not have seams, distinct knots, or "football" patches that can lead to cracks and damage to artwork. Birch panels can be used with a variety of media, although it is strongly recommended to seal and prime all unprimed panel… List From: $56.82 PriceFrom $27.85 - $39.77 There are 7 versions of this item - Shop Now!
The Artist Panel Primed Smooth Cradled Profile By Ampersand Ampersand Artist Panel Primed Smooth Cradled Profile panels have a semi-absorbent acid-free ground that is well suited for oil, acrylic, and water media painting as well as drawing. The board is constructed of high quality 1/8” MDF that is supported with a solid pine wood cradle frame, and is coated with acrylic gesso on the surface and the sides. Take your creativity out of bounds without any messy prep work with these top quality, ready to us… List From: $72.88 PriceFrom $9.01 - $51.02 There are 31 versions of this item - Shop Now!
Claybord By Ampersand A versatile fine art surface that offers the user a wide range of artistic expression. This product is the result of 12 years of experimentation and actual use by professional artist Charles Ewing. Claybord's mineral-coated, pH neutral surface will accept any media from pencil to oils with the scratchboard advantage of being able to remove pigment exposing the white surface as part of the creative process. Unlike scratchboard or paper-based p… List From: $38.78 PriceFrom $7.23 - $29.09 There are 8 versions of this item - Shop Now!
Pastelbord By Ampersand Unlike paper, Pastelbord offers a rigid substrate with a sandy clay coating that is more durable and versatile. The granular marble dust finish provides a fine grain tooth that holds layers of pastel and other dry media like no other surface. This museum-quality ground is acid-free, pH neutral, and non-yellowing for true and lasting colors. Layer, blend, and dust to create rich and luscious colors. Use this sturdy hardboard with both dry and wate… List From: $42.10 PriceFrom $10.26 - $31.58 There are 14 versions of this item - Shop Now!
The Artist Panel Unprimed Basswood Cradled Proflie By Ampersand The Unprimed Basswood panel is handcrafted using a sturdy, non-flexible 4mm basswood top, sanded perfectly smooth and ready to seal and prime with the ground of your choice. Basswood is a premium, select wood that outperforms the typically used birch plywood in many ways. It is inherently smoother with a tight wood grain and no raised fibers, making it easier to gesso and paint on. Basswood is ultra-stable and will not give, bend or flex. Availab… List From: $204.20 PriceFrom $8.05 - $142.94 There are 19 versions of this item - Shop Now!
Bold Floaterframes By Ampersand Floaterframe is the only do-it-yourself frame specifically designed for wood panels. With a Bold Edge dramatic 3/8 in. face, Bold Floaterframes are available in depths to fit 7/8 in. and 1.5 in. cradled panels. The 7/8 in. depth models also accommodate 3/4 in. canvas and flat panels! Made with premium hardwood, the quality of Floaterframe is immediately evident. Every detail has been designed and engineered to give you a simple, all-in-one framin… List From: $93.60 PriceFrom $30.77 - $70.20 There are 44 versions of this item - Shop Now!
Thin Floaterframes By Ampersand Floaterframe is the only do-it-yourself frame specifically designed for wood panels. With a Thin Edge defined 1/4 in. face, Thin Floaterframes are available in depths to fit 7/8 in. and 1.5 in. cradled panels. The 7/8 in. depth models also accommodate 3/4 in. canvas and flat panels! Made with premium hardwood, the quality of Floaterframe is immediately evident. Every detail has been designed and engineered to give you a simple, all-in-one framing… List From: $92.05 PriceFrom $27.58 - $69.04 There are 44 versions of this item - Shop Now!
Encaustic Starter Kit By R & F Handmade Paints This starter set includes five 40 ml encaustic cakes cradled inside an 8 in. x 10 in. Ampersand Encausticbord along with encaustic medium, soy wax for clean-up, 2 flat 5 in. x 7 in. Encausticbords, palettes cups, brushes, an encaustic technical packet and a color chart. The encaustic colors included are Cadmium Yellow Light, Manganese Blue Hue, Quinacridone Red, Titanium White and Veronese Green. List Price: $112.95 YourPrice $101.67
Encaustic Sets By R & F Handmade Paints The Opaque Set features our studio-size 40 ml. cakes of Encaustic for you to experiment with and comes packaged in Ampersand's cradled 6" x 6" Encausticbord™. The set contains: Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Red Medium, Chromium Oxide Green, Cobalt Blue, Titanium White and Ivory Black. The Translucent Set contains: Alizarin Orange, Alizarin Crimson, Egyptian Violet, Indian Yellow, Ultramarine Blue and Viridian. These colors allow you to achie… List From: $93.95 PriceFrom $80.96 - $84.56 There are 2 versions of this item - Shop Now!