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product_id: 15273621
title: "Ampersand Art Supply Claybord | 6\" x 6\" - Pack of 4 | 1/8\" Flat Profile | Kaolin Clay Painting Panel for Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor & Mixed Media | Canvas & Paper Alternative"
brand: "ampersand art supply"
price: "$39.93"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ampersand Art Supply"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/15273621-ampersand-art-supply-claybord-6-x-6-pack-of-4
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region: United States of America
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# Ultra-smooth kaolin clay surface Etch & refine with precision tools Archival, warp-resistant Hardbord core Ampersand Art Supply Claybord | 6" x 6" - Pack of 4 | 1/8" Flat Profile | Kaolin Clay Painting Panel for Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor & Mixed Media | Canvas & Paper Alternative

**Brand:** ampersand art supply
**Price:** $39.93
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art with Claybord — where precision meets endless creativity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ampersand Art Supply Claybord | 6" x 6" - Pack of 4 | 1/8" Flat Profile | Kaolin Clay Painting Panel for Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor & Mixed Media | Canvas & Paper Alternative by ampersand art supply
- **How much does it cost?** $39.93 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/15273621-ampersand-art-supply-claybord-6-x-6-pack-of-4)

## 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

- • **Elevate Your Studio Game:** Compact 6"x6" panels in a convenient 4-pack, perfect for experimentation or professional projects.
- • **Master the Art of Etching:** Scratch, erase, and refine your work with tools and techniques impossible on canvas or paper.
- • **Unmatched Surface Precision:** Experience razor-sharp detail and vibrant color on the only true kaolin clay painting panel.
- • **Built to Last, Made in the USA:** Warp-resistant, archival panels sealed against discoloration—crafted with FSC-certified materials.
- • **Versatility Meets Professionalism:** Supports acrylics, inks, watercolor, mixed media, and even photo mounting for limitless creativity.

## Overview

Ampersand Art Supply Claybord is a premium 6"x6" kaolin clay-coated painting panel designed for professional artists seeking ultra-smooth, absorbent surfaces that deliver crisp detail and vibrant color. Its unique clay ground allows both additive and subtractive techniques, including etching and erasing, across a wide range of media such as acrylics, inks, watercolor, and mixed media. Built on a warp-resistant Hardbord core and sealed to prevent discoloration, this archival panel is handcrafted in the USA using FSC-certified materials. Sold in packs of four, Claybord offers unmatched versatility and durability as a superior alternative to canvas and paper.

## 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: Really good panel - Great product! Will order again !
Review: Great texture, but they stain so don’t believe you can wash/reuse them - 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.

## Features

- Unique Kaolin Clay Surface: The only professional painting panel with a true kaolin clay ground. Claybord’s ultra-smooth, absorbent surface delivers crisp detail, clean color, and a painting experience unmatched by canvas, paper, or traditional gessoed panels.
- Etch, Erase & Refine: The clay coating allows artists to etch into the surface using scratchboard tools, knives, or craft blades to create sharp contrast, texture, and fine detail. You can also lighten, refine, or erase areas with oil-free steel wool or fine sandpaper for a level of control not possible on other painting surfaces.
- Versatile Surface: Ideal for acrylics, inks, alcohol inks, gouache, egg tempera, casein, graphite, airbrush, collage, image transfers, and printmaking. The smooth, acid-free, archival clay surface also works beautifully for mounting photographs, art prints, and other paper artwork.
- Go Beyond Canvas or Paper: Claybord supports creative possibilities other surfaces can’t, bringing mixed media, layering, etching, erasing, and subtractive techniques together on a single panel. A smooth, responsive surface for artists who want greater control and sharper detail.
- Made in the USA: Constructed on Ampersand’s premium Hardbord and sealed with Archiva-Seal to protect against Support-Induced Discoloration (SID). The panel is archival, warp-resistant, and engineered to provide a stable, long-lasting painting surface. Proudly handcrafted in the USA using FSC-Certified materials.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004DQXSUQ |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,690 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #1 in Clayboard |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (605) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | CBS066 |
| Manufacturer | Ampersand Art Supply |
| Number of Items | 4 |
| Paint Type | Gouache |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 0.13 inches |
| Size | 6" x 6" - Pack of 4 |
| UPC | 707310510662 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ampersand Art Supply
- **Color:** 1/8" Flat Profile
- **Item Weight:** 8 ounces
- **Material:** Wood, Kaolin Clay
- **Product Dimensions:** 6"L x 6"W

## Images

![Ampersand Art Supply Claybord | 6" x 6" - Pack of 4 | 1/8" Flat Profile | Kaolin Clay Painting Panel for Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor & Mixed Media | Canvas & Paper Alternative - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81p2krAXFGL.jpg)
![Ampersand Art Supply Claybord | 6" x 6" - Pack of 4 | 1/8" Flat Profile | Kaolin Clay Painting Panel for Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor & Mixed Media | Canvas & Paper Alternative - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81oen7pdxBL.jpg)
![Ampersand Art Supply Claybord | 6" x 6" - Pack of 4 | 1/8" Flat Profile | Kaolin Clay Painting Panel for Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor & Mixed Media | Canvas & Paper Alternative - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710UCBVyfXL.jpg)
![Ampersand Art Supply Claybord | 6" x 6" - Pack of 4 | 1/8" Flat Profile | Kaolin Clay Painting Panel for Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor & Mixed Media | Canvas & Paper Alternative - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8191Mx2IVNL.jpg)
![Ampersand Art Supply Claybord | 6" x 6" - Pack of 4 | 1/8" Flat Profile | Kaolin Clay Painting Panel for Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor & Mixed Media | Canvas & Paper Alternative - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GYhzA56BL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you glue a paper sheet onto the claybord surface?**
A: It looks to me as it could easily be adhearable because it has some porosity but why would you cover/mar a great painting surface?

**Q: Can these be used for encaustic art?**
A: Absolutely! I have actually combined watercolor and encaustic  on these boards.

**Q: are there 3 in a pack?**
A: ONE panel only unfortunately. Art is expensive here and everywhere but maybe look for better price in one of the discount craft/art shops and keep an eye 👁 out for deals. I thought I might try this with alcohol ink but will stick with Yupo for now. Happy hunting!

**Q: There are three different thicknesses of Claybord shown. Which one of the three is the product in question?**
A: I received the 1/8" Claybord when I ordered.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ampersand Art Supply Wood Painting Panel: Museum Series Claybord, 6" x 6" - Pack of 4, 1/8" Flat Profile
- Ampersand Art Supply Watercolor Painting Panel: Museum Series Aquabord, 1/8 Inch Flat Profile, 6" x 6" - Pack of 4

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*Last updated: 2026-03-13*