The following list recommends a specific board for the type of media being used.
Note: Some panels are ideal for more than one media.

Media Product Discussion
ACRYLICS Claybord Original (Smooth)
Gessbord
Pastelbord
We highly recommend using acrylics on Claybord Original (Smooth). Or, try Gessobord for a less absorbent panel or Pastelbord for a surface with more texture and a toned ground.

AIRBRUSH

Claybord Original
Claybord Original (Smooth) is ideal for airbrush.
CALLIGRAPHY Claybord Original Ampersand recommends Claybord Original with this medium.
CASEIN Claybord Original
Gessobord
Claybord Original and Gessobord are both appropriate for use with casein.
EGG TEMPERA Claybord Original Use egg tempera on Claybord Original (Smooth). Compare with panels you are preparing yourself.
ENCAUSTIC Claybord Original
Gessbord
We recommend using Claybord Original (Smooth) or Gessobord with encaustics because you need a rigid panel and an absorbent ground.
GOUACHE Claybord Original We recommend Claybord Original (Smooth) for use with gouache.
GRAPHITE AND COLORED PENCILS Claybord Original Use graphite and colored pencils with Claybord Original (Smooth).
INKS, INDIA INK, COLORED INKS Claybord Original
Claybord Black
We recommend Claybord Original (Smooth) with inks because they can be easily erased and manipulated.
MARKERS Claybord Original Use Claybord Original (Smooth) with markers and frame without glass.
OILS AND OIL STICKS Claybord Original
Gessbord
We recommend Gessobord for use with oils. Claybord Original (Smooth) may also be used but is very absorbent..
PASTELS Pastelbord
Claybord Original
We recommend Pastelbord for working with all types of pastels.
SCRATCHBOARD Claybord Black Use Claybord Black as a professional alternative to scratchboard paper.
WATERCOLORS Claybord Textured
Use Claybord Textured, similar to cold press paper, for very wet watercolor washes.