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Ampersand Scratchbord/Claybord Inks
Scratchbord/Claybord inks are specially formulated for adding color to Ampersand Scratchbord, Claybord, and other paper scratchboards. The transparent inks leave vibrant color in only the white areas of scratchboard drawings and can easily be scratched through back to white when adding fine details and highlights.
Claybord used as Scratchboard
Claybord can be coated with inks and used like a traditional scratchboard. The advantage to using Claybord as a scratchboard is that you can control the tonal variations unlike using a traditional black scratchboard. Try this exercise and see how easy it is to do.
Mounting watercolor paper on panel
Watercolor artist Dustan Knight uses Ampersand Claybord to mount her watercolor paintings. This is a great option if you prefer watercolor paper, but want the look of a panel.
Working in egg tempera with Mark Meunier
Egg tempera artist Mark Meunier has found that working on an absorbent surface, like Ampersand Claybord is best, as the egg needs something to soak into to adhere correctly. Mark has taken the difficulty out of egg tempera and created a technique that anyone can use.
Mounting canvas to wood panel
Mounting flexible supports like canvas, linen, or paper to an Ampersand wood panel preserves the painting qualities of the canvas or paper while gaining the archival benefits of a panel.
Printing etchings on Claybord or Aquabord
Claybord inventor, Charles Ewing demonstrates how to print a zinc or copper plate etching onto the clay surface of Claybord or Aquabord.
