--- product_id: 35022075 title: "Ampersand Museum Series Claybord Panels for Paint and Ink, 1/8 Inch Depth, 16X20 Inch (CBS16)" brand: "ampersand art supply" price: "$95.74" currency: USD in_stock: true category: "Ampersand Art Supply" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/35022075-ampersand-museum-series-claybord-panels-for-paint-and-ink-1 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Velvety smooth, ultra-absorbent surface Warp-resistant Hardbord™ core Supports 10+ media types with precision Ampersand Museum Series Claybord Panels for Paint and Ink, 1/8 Inch Depth, 16X20 Inch (CBS16) **Brand:** ampersand art supply **Price:** $95.74 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your art to museum-worthy mastery with Ampersand Claybord! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ampersand Museum Series Claybord Panels for Paint and Ink, 1/8 Inch Depth, 16X20 Inch (CBS16) by ampersand art supply - **How much does it cost?** $95.74 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/35022075-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 - • **Durable & Archival:** Built on warp-resistant Hardbord™ with Archiva-Seal™ to protect your masterpiece for decades. - • **Frame-Ready Elegance:** Seal, varnish, and frame without glass—showcase your art with a sleek, professional finish. - • **Versatile Media Mastery:** Seamlessly work with acrylics, inks, gouache, egg tempera, oils, and more—additive or subtractive. - • **Renaissance-Grade Surface:** Experience museum-quality clay-coated panels for unmatched detail and color clarity. - • **Creative Control Unleashed:** Scratch, etch, lighten, or erase with oil-free tools for precision and unique mixed media effects. ## Overview Ampersand Museum Series Claybord Panels feature a smooth, absorbent kaolin clay surface inspired by Renaissance techniques, ideal for fine detail and vibrant color across multiple media. Built on a warp-resistant Hardbord™ core and sealed with Archiva-Seal™, these 16x20 inch panels offer archival durability and versatile creative control, perfect for professional artists seeking a premium, frame-ready painting surface. ## 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. ## 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 - 16 x 20 inches - 1/8 inch depth ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0008D7EUI | | Best Sellers Rank | #13,433 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #1 in Clayboard | | Brand | Ampersand Art Supply | | Brand Name | Ampersand Art Supply | | Color | 1/8 Inch Depth | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 619 Reviews | | Item Dimensions L x W | 20"L x 16"W | | Item Type Name | Museum Series Claybord | | Item Weight | 0.7 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Ampersand Art Supply | | Manufacturer Part Number | CBS16 | | Material | Wood, Kaolin Clay | | Material Type | Wood, Kaolin Clay | | Model Number | CBS16 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Paint Type | Gouache | | Product Dimensions | 20"L x 16"W | | Size | 16X20 | | UPC | 707310011619 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | No Warranty | ## Images ![Ampersand Museum Series Claybord Panels for Paint and Ink, 1/8 Inch Depth, 16X20 Inch (CBS16) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dk71iudwL.jpg) ![Ampersand Museum Series Claybord Panels for Paint and Ink, 1/8 Inch Depth, 16X20 Inch (CBS16) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61JoLttdHyL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/35022075-ampersand-museum-series-claybord-panels-for-paint-and-ink-1](https://www.desertcart.us/products/35022075-ampersand-museum-series-claybord-panels-for-paint-and-ink-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-26*