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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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RISD Professors demonstrate on Scratchbord

RISD Adjunct Professor Clara Lieu and Art Prof Guest Teaching Artist Song Kang demonstrate and explain all of the art supplies and drawing techniques you need to create a detailed scratchboard drawing from beginning to end.

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Richey Beckett: Ink on Claybord

A quick video of Richey Beckett's pen and ink and scratchboard technique on Claybord.

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Claybord demo

Claybord demonstration by Brigitte Waldschmidt

German mixed media artist and author, Brigitte Waldschmidt demonstrates techniques on Ampersand Claybord. (English subtitles)

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Alcohol inks on Claybord Art Tiles

Enjoy this fun multimedia on Claybord demonstration by Ampersand Artist Ambassador Micah Goguen.

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Fluid art with Claybord Art Tiles and Marabu Alcohol Inks

In this step-by-step guide by Celia Buchanan, explore Marabu Alcohol Inks and acrylic pouring medium on Ampersand's Claybord Art Tiles.

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Mixed media tutorial

Create distressed art with Alcohol Inks on Claybord Art Tiles

Learn how to use alcohol inks in different ways to paint a textured mixed media art panel. Build raised areas with molding paste, distress the surface and mute the colors to create an interesting background, then draw on top with Graphix Aqua Inks.

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Butterfly effect with inks

Andrea Pramuk: 48x60 ink on Ampersand Claybord

Work in progress to the final presentation of Butterfly Effect. Ink on oversized 48x60 Ampersand Claybord by Andrea Pramuk.

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Scratchbord art surface

Introduction to Ampersand Scratchbord

Watch the Scratchbord video to learn why it is the professional's choice for scratchboard.

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Alcohol ink on Claybord Art Tiles

An exciting video demonstrating the beauty of alcohol inks on Claybord Art Tiles.

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Jose Royo
Artwork by José Royo

Printing on Claybord

Claybord is a wonderful surface for printmaking. It can be used for silk screening, intaglio, relief, and monotype printing. This ultra-smooth rigid panel will not stretch or swell during the printing process ensuring perfect registration.

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Butterfly Effect 48x60 Ink on Claybord
Artwork by Andrea Pramuk

Inks on Claybord

Claybord's smooth, absorbent surface was designed for use with inks. Its smooth kaolin clay coating eliminates smudging, bleeding, and feathering. The pigments in most inks are only absorbed into the top layer of the Claybord surface allowing them to be easily erased and manipulated.

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Penick Paul Jackson
Artwork by Paul Jackson

Graphic Media: Pen and Ink on Claybord

Claybord is an ideal surface for fine drawings using technical pens. The smooth and absorbent surface will faithfully reproduce the desired line width without feathering or bleeding.

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Fluid Art with Claybord Art Tiles and Marabu Alcohol Inks

In this step-by-step guide by Celia Buchanan, you’ll find a fun and easy tutorial for fluid art. Explore with Marabu Alcohol Inks and acrylic pouring medium on Ampersand Claybord Art Tiles.

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