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product_id: 12072863
title: "Ampersand Museum Series Claybord Panels for Paint and Ink, 1/8 Inch Depth, 5X7 Inch, Pack of 3 (CBS05)"
brand: "ampersand art supply"
price: "27867CFA"
currency: XOF
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ampersand Art Supply"
url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/12072863-ampersand-museum-series-claybord-panels-for-paint-and-ink-1
store_origin: SN
region: Senegal
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# Ultra-smooth kaolin clay surface Warp-resistant Hardbord™ core Supports 15+ media types Ampersand Museum Series Claybord Panels for Paint and Ink, 1/8 Inch Depth, 5X7 Inch, Pack of 3 (CBS05)

**Brand:** ampersand art supply
**Price:** 27867CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with the panel that pros swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ampersand Museum Series Claybord Panels for Paint and Ink, 1/8 Inch Depth, 5X7 Inch, Pack of 3 (CBS05) by ampersand art supply
- **How much does it cost?** 27867CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/12072863-ampersand-museum-series-claybord-panels-for-paint-and-ink-1)

## 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

- • **Media Mastery:** From acrylics to alcohol inks, this panel absorbs and adapts for flawless mixed media artistry.
- • **Scratch & Etch Freedom:** Add subtractive techniques effortlessly—scratch, sand, or erase without damaging the surface.
- • **Velvety Smooth Precision:** Experience razor-sharp detail with a true kaolin clay ground that elevates every stroke.
- • **Gallery-Ready Presentation:** Frame without glass or mount paper and fabrics seamlessly for a professional finish.
- • **Durability Meets Archival Quality:** Built on a warp-resistant Hardbord™ core sealed with Archiva-Seal™ for lasting brilliance.

## Overview

Ampersand Museum Series Claybord Panels feature a premium kaolin clay coating on a warp-resistant Hardbord™ core, delivering an ultra-smooth, absorbent surface ideal for over 15 media types including acrylics, inks, and oils. Designed for both additive and subtractive techniques, these 5x7 inch, 1/8 inch thick panels offer archival durability sealed with Archiva-Seal™, enabling artists to create detailed, mixed media masterpieces that can be framed without glass or mounted with adhesives for a sleek, professional display.

## Description

Ampersand’s Museum Series Claybord is the only professional painting panel made with a true kaolin clay ground—a smooth, absorbent, clay-coated painting surface inspired by the clay-gesso panels used by Renaissance artists. This ultra-refined ground offers crisp detail, clean color, and exceptional control for fine artwork on panel, mixed media, and experimental techniques. Unlike other art surfaces, Claybord supports both additive and subtractive approaches—its kaolin clay coating absorbs color beautifully while allowing artists to use scratchboard tools to etch and scratch in fine detail, or to lighten, refine, or even erase areas using oil-free steel wool or fine sandpaper.This flexibility gives artists a unique level of control across a wide range of media, including acrylics, inks, alcohol inks, gouache, egg tempera, casein, watercolor, graphite, airbrush, collage, image transfers, printmaking, and mixed media. The smooth, archival surface also supports mounting photographs, art prints, and other paper artwork, making it an exceptionally versatile rigid painting surface. Every Claybord panel is built on Ampersand’s premium, warp-resistant Hardbord™ core, the most stable wood substrate on the market, and sealed with Archiva-Seal™ to protect against Support-Induced Discoloration (SID). The result is an archival, durable surface suitable for professional work, detailed illustration, painting on panel, and complex mixed media techniques. Claybord is available in a 1/8"" flat profile and in 13-ply birch plywood cradled profiles at 7/8"", 1½"", and 2"" depths. For elegant display options, Ampersand’s 7/8"" Floaterframe is designed to accommodate both the 1/8"" flat and 7/8"" cradled Claybord panels, while the 1½"" Floaterframe is a perfect fit for the 1½"" cradle. The 2"" cradle features an elegant, substantial profile that stands on its own as a statement piece without a frame. Handcrafted in the USA using FSC-certified materials.

Review: Absolutely Nice and Different - 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: Really good panel - Great product! Will order again !

## Features

- Claybord has a velvety smooth finish- very absorbent and ph neutral
- Perfect surface for pencil-india ink-acrylic-gouache-egg tempera and oils
- Artwork can be sealed or varnished and framed without glass
- Bonds well with adhesives to mount paper and fabrics
- 5 x 7 inches - 1/8 inch depth - Pack of 3

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Ampersand Art Supply |
| Color | 1/8" Flat Profile |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 7"L x 5"W |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Material | Wood, Kaolin Clay |
| Material Type | Wood, Kaolin Clay |
| Paint Type | Gouache |
| Product Dimensions | 7"L x 5"W |
| Shape | rectangular |
| Size | 5" x 7" - Pack of 3 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ampersand Art Supply
- **Color:** 1/8" Flat Profile
- **Item Weight:** 0.55 Pounds
- **Material:** Wood, Kaolin Clay
- **Product Dimensions:** 7"L x 5"W

## Images

![Ampersand Museum Series Claybord Panels for Paint and Ink, 1/8 Inch Depth, 5X7 Inch, Pack of 3 (CBS05) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61NmNCUXFBL.jpg)
![Ampersand Museum Series Claybord Panels for Paint and Ink, 1/8 Inch Depth, 5X7 Inch, Pack of 3 (CBS05) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61JoLttdHyL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Nice and Different
*by F***K on January 15, 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really good panel
*by P***Y on February 13, 2026*

Great product! Will order again !

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great texture, but they stain so don’t believe you can wash/reuse them
*by B***A on September 17, 2025*

These are lovely to paint on. I use watercolors, and I love the smooth texture (makes smooth colors, too). They’re a good thickness for the size, but I did receive mine with a couple slightly dented corners. That wasn’t a big deal for me as I’m just experimenting. I will order them again, probably in a bigger pack which will be cheaper and (hopefully) less likely to arrive without damage. I appreciate the price point, too. —One note, I’ve heard in a few places that you can wash these off and paint on them more than once. This is definitely not true of watercolor paints. The clay is porous and will stain.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ampersand Art Supply Wood Painting Panel: Museum Series Claybord, 5" x 7" - Pack of 3, 1/8" Flat Profile
- Ampersand Art Supply Scratch Art Panel: Museum Series Scratchbord, 1/8 Inch Flat Profile, 5" x 7" - Pack of 3

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*Last updated: 2026-08-17*