Ampersand Museum Series Pastelbord

Pastelbord - The Solid Choice for Pastels and More!

Pastelbord's unique surface is a hand-applied kaolin clay ground textured with fine marble dust granules. Amersand Pastelbord holds more pastel layers than any other surface! Pastelbord is a clay and gesso coated hardboard panel with a granular marble dust finish comparable to a sanded pastel paper except more durable and more versatile. The coating is pH neutral and non-yellowing, making it a truly permanent museum quality surface.
Available in 1/8" flat Gray, Green, Sand, and White for hand-tinting.

Conservator quality wood materials and sealing processes, no other panel on the market protects an artist’s work like an Ampersand panel

Ampersand™ Pastelbord wood panels are Archival, Handcrafted in the USA, made from FSC certified sustainable US forest products. We use completely green manufacturing processes that protect the natural environment. No harmful chemicals used, no dangerous emissions for artists. A smart choice. Made with conservator quality wood materials and sealing processes, no other panel on the market protects an artist’s work like an Ampersand panel.

Unmatched Techniques - Perfect for soft or oil pastels and pastel pencils. Pastels go on smooth, blend beautifully, and colors stay rich and vibrant. Exceptional for both wet and dry pastel painting.

Not Just for Pastels - Achieve amazing results with acrylics, oils, watercolors, gouache, charcoal and more

Exquisite Sanded Surface - Ampersand Museum Series Pastelbord's unique surface is a hand-applied kaolin clay ground textured with fine marble dust granules. Amersand Pastelbord holds more pastel layers than any other surface! Available in Gray, Green, Sand, and White for hand-tinting.

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