Ampersand’s Museum Series Claybord is a professional painting panel crafted with a true kaolin clay ground, inspired by Renaissance clay-gesso panels. Its smooth, absorbent surface offers crisp detail, clean color, and exceptional control for fine artwork, mixed media, and experimental techniques. Artists can use scratchboard tools to etch, scratch, lighten, or erase areas with oil-free steel wool or fine sandpaper, supporting both additive and subtractive methods. Compatible with acrylics, inks, alcohol inks, gouache, egg tempera, casein, watercolor, graphite, airbrush, collage, image transfers, printmaking, and more. Built on Ampersand’s warp-resistant Hardbord core and sealed with Archiva-Seal for archival durability, it’s suitable for professional work, detailed illustration, and complex mixed media. Available in 1/8" flat profile, crafted in the USA with FSC-certified materials, and supporting mounting of photographs and prints.
Designed for artists seeking a versatile, durable surface, Claybord supports both fine detail and broad washes. Its absorbent kaolin ground enhances color vibrancy and control, making it ideal for detailed illustration, mixed media, and experimental art. Delivered via ExpressBox in 11-13 days, it arrives ready for immediate use, with all duties paid, ensuring hassle-free import and professional-grade quality.
Perfect for Indian artists and studios, Ampersand Claybord offers a stable, warp-resistant surface that withstands humid conditions when stored properly. Its 10x10 size fits standard frames or mounting options, and the 1/8" profile is lightweight yet sturdy. Compared to local alternatives, it provides superior control, archival quality, and a true clay ground, making it a preferred choice for detailed work and mixed media projects in India.