Tutorials, videos, tips & techniques
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Introduction to Duoframes
Watch the Duoframe video to learn why it offers the ultimate versatility and style for framing your artwork.
Ampersand Duoframe with Chris Breier
Chris Breier discusses both ways to use the Duoframe as well as how to attach the hardware.
Which Duoframe Style is Your Favorite?
Artist Emily Boyd shows both ways that the Duoframe can be used to frame your artwork.
Duoframe instructions
For a traditional window mount, select a frame the same size as your artwork. Use the included framing points and secure your artwork from the back of the frame to display through the front window. To float mount, choose a frame smaller than the size of your artwork and use an adhesive to attach the art to the front window ledge of the frame for a modern, floating effect.
Debra Yaun: Color pencil on Pastelbord
Follow along with Education Ambassador Debra Yaun to create this gorgeous goldfish.
Step-by-step colored pencil on Pastelbord with Debra Yaun
Follow these steps with Education Ambassador Debra Yaun to create this gorgeous goldfish.
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Ali Cavanaugh All About Aquabord Workshop Available to Purchase
This is the definitive guide for artists wanting to learn how to paint with watercolor on Aquabord.
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Aquabord review by Sandra Strait
Sandra Strait's Ampersand Aquabord review that was published in Doodlewash® during World Watercolor Month 2022.
Claybord and Micron™ illustration with Vic Hollins
Watch this tutorial by Vic Hollins and learn how to illustrate on Claybord with Micron pens.
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Watercolor lifting technique tutorial on Aquabord
Watch this tutorial by Karen Vernon and learn how to lift colors back to white on Aquabord.
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How to make wood sign décor
Make your own festive wood signs with Ampersand panels and some everyday art supplies. Ampersand Birch Wood Panels are an excellent choice for a project like this and they are sold in multi-packs so you can make signs for yourself and some for gifts!
Monoprint tutorial with Gel Press on an Ampersand Primed Smooth Painting Panel
Ampersand Education Ambassador Micah Goguen demonstrates the monoprint process with a Gel Press Printing Plate and golden Open acrylic paint on an Ampersand Primed Smooth wood panel.
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Artists Network: Floaterframe feature
Artists Network artist Scott Maier walks you through framing your art with Ampersand Floaterframes.
Sunflower watercolor tutorial on Aquabord
Watch this fun and easy tutorial by Karen Vernon and make a sunflower on Aquabord.
Gessobord Shadow Box: Project ideas
The Gessobord Art Shadow Box has a 2" deep cradle frame with the Gessobord surface on the inside instead of the outside. Perfect for dioramas, installations, and three-dimensional painting.
