Ampersand Claybord (with cradle)

A versatile, ultra-smooth surface designed for a wide range of techniques, Claybord offers a unique absorbent ground that supports both fine detail and heavily worked applications.

Features

• 2.2cm thick cradle mount
• Ultra-smooth, absorbent kaolin clay surface
• Suitable for mixed media, inks, acrylic, gouache and more
• Allows scratching, etching, erasing and reworking
• Produces rapid drying and a matte finish with oils
• Mounted on warp-resistant 1/8" Hardbord™
• Sealed with Archiva-Seal™ for added protection
• Acid-free and FSC-certified support

Best for

• Mixed media and experimental techniques
• Fine detail, illustration and scratchboard work
• Heavy impasto and textured applications
• Mounting and printmaking processes

Note The absorbent surface will cause oil paints to dry faster than traditional grounds and with a matte finish. Ideal for artists seeking a surface that can be repeatedly altered, layered and refined.