We're Commited to Your Creativity. 
That's why we've created the Tips and Techniques section. Throughout the site, we have presented tips and techniques that help you learn how to get the most out of our panels, as well as general information about different kinds of painting processes and materials. We encourage you to use the information on this site as a resource when working on our panels. We also encourage you to contribute your knowledge and experience with others by giving us your feedback. We've compiled the following tips for you which were given to us by knowledgeable professional artists using our products. They can help get you started or further you along in your creative process. Use this helpful index to help you find the information you need.
 
General Information

Choosing the right Ampersand Product
Archival Information
Framing Information
Sealing Information

 
Tips Specific to Each Medium
Acrylics
Airbrush
Casein 
Egg tempera
Encaustic
Graphite & colored pencils
Inks
Oils
Pastels
Printmaking
Graphic Media & Calligraphy
Watercolor & Gouache
Scratchboard (Sgraffito)
 
Articles, Books and More Information

Connecting DEEP Cradle Panels
Large Scale Watercolors Without Glass
Mastering the Art of Scratchbord by Norman Gaddini

Charles Ewing's Book on Claybord!

Scratchbord in Exquisite Full Color
- Sally Maxwell on Claybord Black
Innovative Pastel Methods - by Barb Pinc
Tips on Claybord Black, the Ultimate Scratchboard

Priming Hardbord
Acrylic Painting on Claybord Smooth

Unlimited Possibilities for Depth & Detail - Using Inks on Claybord Smooth
Emphasizing Brush Strokes and Surface Textures with Oil Paint - Gessobord

New Doors Open for Acrylic Paint - Acrylics on White Pastelbord by Ken Muenzenmayer
A New Surface for Bold and Brilliant Colors! - Watercolors on Claybord Textured by Karen Vernon