PASTELBORD 1/8'' 12x16

Museum Series Pastelbord – Flat 12″ × 16″ (1/8″ Profile) – Ampersand Art Supply 🎨✨

Created specifically for pastel artists and dry media techniques, Ampersand Museum Series Pastelbord combines a rigid archival Hardbord™ panel with a highly textured marble dust surface for exceptional pigment hold, blending control, and layering capability. Its durable construction supports both dry and wet techniques without warping or buckling.

FEATURES
📏 Size: 12″ × 16″ (30.5 × 40.6 cm)
📦 Profile depth: 1/8″ flat, uncradled panel
🪵 FSC-certified, formaldehyde-free Hardbord™ core
🎨 Hand-applied kaolin clay and gesso surface infused with fine marble dust texture
✨ Heavy tooth surface holds multiple pastel and pigment layers
🌿 Archival Archiva-Seal™ barrier protection prevents discoloration over time
🎨 Available in White, Grey, Sand, and Green surface tones

BEST SUITED FOR
🖍️ Soft pastels, oil pastels, charcoal, and conté crayons
✏️ Colored pencils and pastel pencils
💧 Watercolor underpainting, acrylic washes, alcohol inks, and solvent blending
🖋️ Mixed media layering and fluid ink techniques

PERFECT FOR
🌄 Plein air sketching and outdoor painting
🖼️ Finished pastel artwork and detailed dry media pieces
🎨 Rich layering, blending, and gradient work
📚 Professional studio work and archival framing projects

WHY ARTISTS LOVE IT
Pastelbord’s marble dust surface grabs and holds significantly more pigment than standard pastel paper, allowing for richer color buildup and fewer fixative applications. The rigid hardboard core stays perfectly flat during wet underpainting techniques and fits directly into standard frames without extra mounting materials.

FINAL NOTE
Archival, durable, and designed for serious pastel performance, Ampersand Museum Series Pastelbord offers artists a dependable surface for bold layering, vibrant color, and mixed media experimentation 🎨🖼️