Tutorials, videos, tips & techniques

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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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Abby, Egg Tempera on Claybord, Mark Meunier
Artwork by Mark Meunier

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.

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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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large art panels

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!

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bubble art

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!

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Claybord Art Surface Products

Introduction to Ampersand Claybord

Learn why Claybord is the ultimate multimedia panel in this informational product knowledge video.

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Artwork by Charles Ewing

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.

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Claybord and Golden High Flow Acrylics

Amy Shawley Paquette demonstrates her "painterly illustrative" style using Claybord and Golden High Flow acrylics. Inspired by nature, texture, color, and travel; her work incorporates figurative elements with wildlife, architecture, and landscapes that are influenced by her adventures.

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Claybord Transfer 4

Image transfer on Claybord

Claybord is great for this kind of work because of its versatility. The rigid panel takes the pressure of an image transfer process without bending or tearing. Its smooth surface allows for a clean transfer and for collage materials to make a perfectly flush connection.

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Overview

Claybord overview

Claybord is our most versatile panel and is a favorite of both fine and graphic artists. It features a velvety-smooth and extremely absorbent clay finish to which no other surface compares. This kaolin clay ground formula is very similar to the clay gesso grounds used during the Renaissance period.

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