Tutorials & tips - Ampersand Art

The history of Ampersand Art Supply

Watch this video and learn about the history of Ampersand and how it all started!

Unboxing Ampersand Claybord with Linda Kemp

Linda Kemp unboxing Ampersand Claybord and explaining why she loves to use it for her acrylic paintings.

Four benefits of Ampersand cradled panels by Chris Breier

Artist Chris Breier demonstrates the benefits of cradled Ampersand Panels

Water based markers on Encausticbord

Shana Rowe Jackson, AKA Caution Artist at Play demonstrates how perfectly water-based markers work on Ampersand Encausticbord.

How to frame flat panel artwork in a 7/8" Ampersand Floaterframe

Using riser blocks, artist Chris Breier demonstrates framing flat panel artwork in an Ampersand 7/8" Floaterframe.

Floaterframes with Dietlind Vander Schaaf

Dietlind Vander Schaaf shows how Ampersand Floaterframes can transform your art.

Vic Hollins: Watercolor on Aquabord and Float Mounted on Duoframe

Vic Hollins shows us a timelapse of a watercolor and mixed media on Aquabord and then float mounted on a Duoframe.

Duoframe Try-on Feature

How to use Ampersand's Duoframe try-on feature.

Introduction to Duoframes

Watch the Duoframe video to learn why it offers the ultimate versatility and style for framing your artwork.

Ampersand Duoframe with Chris Breier

Chris Breier discusses both ways to use the Duoframe as well as how to attach the hardware.

Which Duoframe style is your favorite?

Artist Emily Boyd shows both ways that the Duoframe can be used to frame your artwork.

Ampersand Duoframe with Vic Hollins

Vic Hollins discusses both ways to use the Ampersand Duoframe.

Ampersand panels vs. lumberyard

When posed with the question: Is it preferable to purchase a hardboard painting panel made by an art materials manufacturer as opposed to buying a hardboard obtained from a lumber yard, the rationale for debating which painting panel will perform better can easily evolve into a highly technical discussion.

Duoframe instructions

For a traditional window mount, select a frame the same size as your artwork. Use the included framing points and secure your artwork from the back of the frame to display through the front window. To float mount, choose a frame smaller than the size of your artwork and use an adhesive to attach the art to the front window ledge of the frame for a modern, floating effect.

A comparison of hardboard vs. stretched canvas for painting

When an artist is introduced to creating works of art, the surface that comes to mind for applying paint is made of canvas that has been stretched over wood supports. This was not always the case, Michael Skalka explains.