Ampersand Art Supply's Museum Series Scratchbord is made from our premium warp-resistant 1/8" profile FSC-Certified Hardbord that is sealed and protected with our proprietary Archiva-Seal and coated with an ultra-smooth, highly absorbent acid-free kaolin clay ground with India ink. Scratchbord is easier to scratch into for clean, crisp details and lines and unlike paper scratch boards, will not rip, tear, bend, or wrinkle. For added dimension, colored inks can be added to the white areas and then scratched again for additional highlights and volume. Unwanted scratch marks are repairable by simply reapplying India ink or Ampersand Scratchbord Claybord Black Repair Ink. Seal and frame your Scratchbord artwork without glass. Available in a 1/8" profile. All Ampersand Museum Series panels are eco-friendly, formaldehyde-free, and proudly handcrafted in the USA.
At Ampersand Art Supply, surface matters. Our mission is to make exceptional surfaces that artists trust. Ampersand is committed to supporting artists in their creative process by providing surfaces that are not only a joy to create on, but that will also withstand the test of time.
Ampersand’s Scratchbord is made from our premium warp-resistant 1/8" profile Hardbord and coated with an ultra-smooth, highly absorbent, acid-free kaolin clay ground with India ink. Scratchbord is easier to scratch into for clean, crisp details and lines and unlike paper scratchboards it will not rip, tear, bend, or wrinkle.
Proudly handcrafted in our factory in Buda, Texas. Unparalleled quality and craftsmanship have made Ampersand Art Supply the leader in painting panels for over 25 years.
Only Ampersand uses true high-density hardboard made from US grown and renewable Aspen wood fibers. Made with Ampersand’s 1/8" True Artist Hardbord, the surface is acid-free and non-yellowing.
Add vibrant color and repair unwanted marks with Ampersand Scratchbord/Claybord Inks. These transparent, lightfast inks are tested to work perfectly with Scratchbord and Claybord. The Black Repair ink allows artists to cover unwanted lines in their artwork.
Seal finished Scratchbord with a spray fixative and display without glass.
Every Scratchbord panel is protected by our proprietary Archiva-Seal barrier technology, the most advanced formula for sealing wood that prevents support induced discoloration.
Central to Ampersand’s mission is to ensure that our products do not harm the environment or the artists who use them. Both our domestic and imported panels are made from FSC-certified forest products that promote sustainable forests and are also free from formaldehyde or harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds), unlike other hardboards and MDF boards.
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