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. |