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product_id: 409109299
title: "Ampersand Art Supply Museum Series Claybord, 1/8 Inch Depth, 16\" x 20\""
brand: "ampersand art supply"
price: "A$118"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Ampersand Art Supply"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/409109299-ampersand-art-supply-museum-series-claybord-1-8-inch-depth
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# Eco-friendly, formaldehyde-free & handcrafted Ultra-smooth absorbent clay surface Warp-resistant FSC-certified hardboard core Ampersand Art Supply Museum Series Claybord, 1/8 Inch Depth, 16" x 20"

**Brand:** ampersand art supply
**Price:** A$118
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art with the board that masters every medium and lasts a lifetime

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ampersand Art Supply Museum Series Claybord, 1/8 Inch Depth, 16" x 20" by ampersand art supply
- **How much does it cost?** A$118 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- ampersand art supply enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ampersand art supply brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sustainable Artistry:** FSC-certified, formaldehyde-free, and proudly made in the USA for conscious creators
- • **Ultra-Smooth Clay Finish:** Highly absorbent kaolin clay ground keeps colors vibrant and true
- • **Warp-Resistant Stability:** Premium high-density hardboard core prevents bowing and damage over time
- • **Gallery-Ready Presentation:** Handcrafted cradles with premium birch plywood for flawless edge-to-edge support
- • **Unmatched Surface Versatility:** Supports ink, gouache, acrylic, egg tempera & more for limitless creativity

## Overview

Ampersand Art Supply's Museum Series Claybord is a 16" x 20", 1/8" thick premium hardboard panel featuring a warp-resistant, FSC-certified core sealed with Archiva-Seal™ and coated in an ultra-smooth, acid-free kaolin clay surface. Designed for mixed media including ink, acrylic, gouache, and more, it offers exceptional absorbency and durability. Handcrafted in the USA with eco-friendly materials, it supports gallery-quality presentation without glass, making it a top choice for professional and passionate artists alike.

## Description

"Ampersand Art Supply's Museum Series Claybord 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 that is perfect for mixed media.The surface is sanded to an ULTRA-smooth, highly absorbent finish so your paint colors remain true and brilliant. The unique clay surface allows for unlimited techniques – etching, erasing, reworking, adding color and scratching it away to add contrast, texture, and fine details.Claybord is perfect for many fine art uses including pigmented and alcohol inks, gouache, egg tempera, acrylic, oil, airbrush, graphite, pencil, pen, watercolor, casein, collage, scratch board and mixed media.Your final artwork on Claybord can even be sealed and displayed without glass. Only Ampersand builds cradles by hand with premium-grade, 13-ply birch plywood for maximum stability and a clean, finished look from edge to edge. Choose from 3/4"", 1 1/2"" and 2"" deep cradles, offering support and presentation all-in-one.All Ampersand Museum Series panels are eco-friendly, formaldehyde-free, and proudly handcrafted in the USA."

Review: The ultra-smooth surface produces some interesting results. I've tried oil pastels, watercolor, acrylic and water-based paint on them. Pastels and water-based seem to work the best for me. Unlike, say a glazed tile (also smooth), this board is extra-absorbent so the media immediately finds purchase and won't run (as in a glazed tile). Also, unlike canvas the surface will not deteriorate with steel wool, painting knife and the like. Only the paint is affected. Water-based can be manipulated after-the-fact by applying water. Kinda like oils that remain unset for a while. However, oil will dry much sooner on this board than in canvas. It is very similar to Formica (I haven't tried in Formica yet). However, due to its reasonable price and the frame's fit and finish this is worth it, in my opinion. Finally, the variety of sizes and widths makes it easier for the artist.
Review: The product itself is an interesting surface to paint and draw on especially for ink and watercolour really smooth. However the delicate nature of the surface especially at the corners is worth noting. So that said I was shocked by the poor packaging of this product. Sent in just a thin bag which arrive damaged and torn in places. The top and bottom panels had damage (chipped corners). So I won’t order again.

## Features

- OUR ULTIMATE MULTIMEDIA PANEL. Perfect with ink, gouache, egg tempera, acrylic, airbrush, graphite, printmaking techniques, mounting and more
- HIGH-DENSITY HARDBOARD CORE: Ampersands premium, warp-resistant, FSC-Certified Hardbord will ensure your artwork is supported to prevent damage from warping, bowing or movement
- International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0008D7EUI |
| Batteries required | No |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (486) |
| Date First Available | 13 November 2012 |
| Item model number | CBS16 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Paint type | Acrylic, Gouache, Watercolor |
| Product Dimensions | 50.8 x 40.64 x 2.51 cm; 703 g |
| UPC | 707310011619 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ampersand Art Supply
- **Colour:** 1/8 Inch Depth
- **Material:** Wood, Kaolin Clay
- **Product dimensions:** 50.8L x 40.6W centimeters
- **Size:** 16" x 20"

## Images

![Ampersand Art Supply Museum Series Claybord, 1/8 Inch Depth, 16" x 20" - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710UCBVyfXL.jpg)
![Ampersand Art Supply Museum Series Claybord, 1/8 Inch Depth, 16" x 20" - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GYhzA56BL.jpg)
![Ampersand Art Supply Museum Series Claybord, 1/8 Inch Depth, 16" x 20" - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Tje38-yFL.jpg)
![Ampersand Art Supply Museum Series Claybord, 1/8 Inch Depth, 16" x 20" - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8191Mx2IVNL.jpg)
![Ampersand Art Supply Museum Series Claybord, 1/8 Inch Depth, 16" x 20" - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81oen7pdxBL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by F***K on 15 January 2018*

The ultra-smooth surface produces some interesting results. I've tried oil pastels, watercolor, acrylic and water-based paint on them. Pastels and water-based seem to work the best for me. Unlike, say a glazed tile (also smooth), this board is extra-absorbent so the media immediately finds purchase and won't run (as in a glazed tile). Also, unlike canvas the surface will not deteriorate with steel wool, painting knife and the like. Only the paint is affected. Water-based can be manipulated after-the-fact by applying water. Kinda like oils that remain unset for a while. However, oil will dry much sooner on this board than in canvas. It is very similar to Formica (I haven't tried in Formica yet). However, due to its reasonable price and the frame's fit and finish this is worth it, in my opinion. Finally, the variety of sizes and widths makes it easier for the artist.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***N on 3 November 2023*

The product itself is an interesting surface to paint and draw on especially for ink and watercolour really smooth. However the delicate nature of the surface especially at the corners is worth noting. So that said I was shocked by the poor packaging of this product. Sent in just a thin bag which arrive damaged and torn in places. The top and bottom panels had damage (chipped corners). So I won’t order again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 31 May 2025*

Excellent surface for working with acrylics — it’s my first time using it and I’m absolutely delighted. Not only will I buy it again, but I’m also excited to try it with other techniques.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-26*