Tutorials & tips - Ampersand Art

Ali Cavanaugh All About Aquabord Workshop Available to Purchase

This is the definitive guide for artists wanting to learn how to paint with watercolor on Aquabord.

Aquabord review by Sandra Strait

Sandra Strait's Ampersand Aquabord review that was published in Doodlewash® during World Watercolor Month 2022.

Claybord and Micron™ illustration with Vic Hollins

Watch this tutorial by Vic Hollins and learn how to illustrate on Claybord with Micron pens.

Watercolor lifting technique tutorial on Aquabord

Watch this tutorial by Karen Vernon and learn how to lift colors back to white on Aquabord.

Hardboard and wood painting panels for art: an in depth discussion

Given the plethora of engineered wood, from laminated materials such as plywood to natural wood pulp fiber panels such as hardboard and resin bonded medium-density fiberboards, it is important to understand the characteristics of these substrates and their suitability for your painting support.

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!

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Monoprint tutorial with Gel Press on an Ampersand Primed Smooth Painting Panel

Ampersand Education Ambassador Micah Goguen demonstrates the monoprint process with a Gel Press Printing Plate and golden Open acrylic paint on an Ampersand Primed Smooth wood panel.

Artists Network: Floaterframe feature

Artists Network artist Scott Maier walks you through framing your art with Ampersand Floaterframes.

Sunflower watercolor tutorial on Aquabord

Watch this fun and easy tutorial by Karen Vernon and make a sunflower on Aquabord.

Gessobord Shadow Box: Project ideas

The Gessobord Art Shadow Box has a 2" deep cradle frame with the Gessobord surface on the inside instead of the outside. Perfect for dioramas, installations, and three-dimensional painting.

Claybord Box Kit: Project ideas

Decorate the top with water-based paints, inks, collage, photo-transfer, graphic markers, metal leaf, or other decorative techniques.

Claybord Art Tiles: Project ideas

The smooth clay surface is highly absorbent and perfect for paint, collage, ink, pencil, stamping, and anything else you can imagine.

Floaterframe Black Maple Emily Chaplin — Artwork by Emily Chaplin

Floaterframe instructions

Ampersand Floaterframes are the only do-it-yourself frame specifically designed for wood panels and can also be used for stretched canvas. Made with premium hardwood, Floaterframes are the perfect depth to protect your artwork. Everything you need to frame and hang your artwork is included.