Description
Ampersand Cradled ClayBord, Museum Series offer a beautiful surface primed with fine kaolin clay ground formula similar in paintability to the clay gesso grounds used during the Renaissance. The surface is sanded to an ultra smooth, highly absorbent finish so your paint colours remain true and brilliant.The sUrface offers the artist the following qualities:
Ultra-smooth, acid-free, absorbent clay ground on world class hardboard support
Accepts more mediums than any other surface
One of a kind workability with paints and artist tools
Scratch through paint and ink to create unique textures and details
Great for mounting photos, fabrics and prints Claybord is archival, eco-friendly, formaldehyde-free and made by hand in the USA
Excellent for use with India, pigmented and alcohol inks
Also use with egg tempera, acrylics, collage, pencil, pens, airbrush, photo-transfers, casein, watercolour, gouache and mixed media
Bonds well with adhesives to mount paper and fabricsHave you ever used a cradled board? If not, you are missing out on an amazing painting tool that can transform the way you preserve your piece, provide a durable foundation for your project, and can serve as an alternative to the traditional standard canvas. There are many reasons to use cradled boards in your art practice. Weve compiled a list of four reasons why you should be using a cradled boardon your next project. A cradled board is a wooden frame with a board attached to it. They accept almost any medium and are excellent for showcasing detailed artwork. Cradled Boards are ideal for painting, sculpture, mounting, and so much more. The durable wooden structure can prevent paintings from warping over time. They come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you are looking for a cradled boardlwith a 22mm depth or a cradled board that is 38mm deep, there are a variety of sizes out there that will meet your needs.
Some reasons for considering a cradled panel are to prevent warping; having a firm painting surface; as an alternative to a canvas and to they do not require framing. The surface does not flex and is ideal for inflexible media such as goache and egg tempera.
Clayboard is a type of hardboard with a clay and glue covering that is often used by artists who paint with acrylic and watercolour. It is a sturdy panel that allows artists to combine translucent and opaque painting techniques with etching. Paint can be applied to white clayboard in many different ways a brush, sponge or putty knife. The paint on clayboard can also be removed or etched away to create unique textures and realistic paintings. This article describes how to apply acrylic or watercolor paint on clayboard and also how to combine etching techniques to your paintings.Clayboard is a type of hardboard with a clay and glue covering that is often used by artists who paint with acrylic and watercolor. It is a sturdy panel that allows artists to combine translucent and opaque painting techniques with etching. Paint can be applied to white clayboard in many different ways a brush, sponge or putty knife. The paint on clayboard can also be removed or etched away to create unique textures and realistic paintings.
White clayboard can be used by pen and ink artists as well. You can include etching in your ink drawings to create depth that is not possible on other surfaces.
Ampersand Cradled ClayBord is available in-store and online at The PaintBox, home of the widest range of traditional and progressive Art Supplies in Adelaide. At The PaintBox we source and stock quality art supplies which we import directly. This means that you have access to a greater variety and pay less. These are perfect for any artists from amateur to professional. They are also perfect for any budget size. Check out our loyalty rewards programme, which makes your artistic ambitions achievable. At these prices why not give these a go. Be sure to check out our other fabulous finds on our website and start saving today. Our knowledgeable staff at The PaintBox can guide you through our carefully selected ranges of art supplies for all applications. This is only a small selection of our stock. We sell many brands, weights, and textures, in-store only. Please call 08 8388 7776 to enquire. We offer art tuition too!
AMPERSAND CRADLED CLAYBORD CAN BE DELIVERED ANYWHERE WITHIN AUSTRALIA OR NEW ZEALAND
