Tutorials, videos, tips & techniques
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Oil pastel on Pastelbord with Leo Rebolledo
In this video, watch Leo Rebolledo's process of working with oil pastels on Pastelbord. Learn simple layering and blending techniques to build rich color, texture, and depth.
Chickadee Scratchbord tutorial with Brittany Johnson
Artist Brittany Johnson gives great tips and techniques to create a chickadee on Ampersand Scratchbord.
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Ampersand Scratchbord wolf timelapse with Brittany Johnson
Follow along with scratchboard artist Brittany Johnson as she creates a wolf from start to finish.
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Ampersand Duoframe with Chris Breier
Chris Breier discusses both ways to use the Duoframe as well as how to attach the hardware.
Debra Yaun: Color pencil on Pastelbord
Follow along with Education Ambassador Debra Yaun to create this gorgeous goldfish.
Step-by-step colored pencil on Pastelbord with Debra Yaun
Follow these steps with Education Ambassador Debra Yaun to create this gorgeous goldfish.
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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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How to make wood sign décor
Make your own festive wood signs with Ampersand panels and some everyday art supplies. Ampersand Birch Wood Panels are an excellent choice for a project like this and they are sold in multi-packs so you can make signs for yourself and some for gifts!
How to connect cradled panels
If you are working with multiple Ampersand cradle panels, bolting together the panels is an inventive way to present your work.
Tips for using Scratchbord
General tips and techniques on transferring images, adding color, and sealing and framing Ampersand Scratchbord
Using Claybord and Golden High Flow Acrylic Paint
Golden Artist Educator Samantha Williams-Chapelsky walks us through her project.
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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!
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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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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