Tutorials, videos, tips & techniques
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Unboxing Ampersand Claybord with Linda Kemp
Linda Kemp unboxing Ampersand Claybord and explaining why she loves to use it for her acrylic paintings.
Demonstration of different media and techniques on Claybord with Shana Rowe Jackson
Claybord is called the ultimate multi-media panel for good reason! Follow along with artist Shana Rowe Jackson, (aka CautionArtistatPlay) as she creates four projects demonstrating graphite, India ink, watercolor and acrylic paint on this versatile surface.
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Claybord artist joins Skywalker Ranch Studios residency
Claybord artist Eric Doggett recently became the first artist to join the new artist-in-residence program at Sky Walker Ranch.
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Claybord and Micron™ illustration with Vic Hollins
Watch this tutorial by Vic Hollins and learn how to illustrate on Claybord with Micron pens.
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Three recipes for egg tempera
Here are three recipes for egg tempera but there are many more. If grinding the dry pigments is not something you want to try right away, substitute gouache for the "pigment paste" in each of these recipes.
Richey Beckett: Ink on Claybord
A quick video of Richey Beckett's pen and ink and scratchboard technique on Claybord.
Claybord demonstration by Brigitte Waldschmidt
German mixed media artist and author, Brigitte Waldschmidt demonstrates techniques on Ampersand Claybord. (English subtitles)
Ampersand Big Panels
Gessobord, Claybord, and Unprimed Basswood are available in sizes up to 48x72. This fun video can give you a sense of just how big our big panels are!
Using Claybord and Golden High Flow Acrylic Paint
Golden Artist Educator Samantha Williams-Chapelsky walks us through her project.
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Mark Dean Veca: Acrylic on 48x60 Ampersand Claybord
Time-lapse of Dither by Mark Dean Veca. Acrylic on 48x60 Ampersand Claybord.
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Bubble art tutorial on Claybord
Have you tried bubble art on Ampersand Claybord? This is a great art project for the family that is perfect for all ages. You will be amazed at how easy it can be to create beautiful artwork using some household items. Claybord’s unique, absorbent surface is a perfect choice for this project!
Ampersand Floaterframe: The easiest floater frame you'll ever use!
Watch this quick video to see just how easy our Floaterframes are. Artwork by Dawn Emerson.
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Tutorial: How to mount a photo to a panel and frame it
See how simple it is to mount a photo to an Ampersand panel and add a Floaterframe!
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Archiva-Seal™: Only by Ampersand
Ampersand's exclusive Archiva-Seal™ ensures paintings won’t yellow over time due to support-induced discoloration. Learn why this critical process makes Ampersand panels the most-trusted surface among artists.
Introduction to Ampersand Claybord
Learn why Claybord is the ultimate multimedia panel in this informational product knowledge video.
Tips for using Claybord
While Claybord allows the use of traditional pigments, tools, and techniques, it is also an ideal surface for experimentation. You can cut into the surface and expose the white clay ground as part of the creative process. Pigments can be manipulated to vary tonal value, create detail, develop highlights, and correct mistakes.
