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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
Gessobord
Pastelbord
We highly recommend using thin washes of acrylics on Claybord. Or, try Gessobord for a less absorbent panel or Pastelbord for a surface with more texture and a toned ground.

AIRBRUSH

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