Tutorials, videos, tips & techniques
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Gessobord demonstration by Brigitte Waldschmidt
An educational and entertaining exploration of Ampersand Gessobord by mixed media artist and author, Brigitte Waldschmidt. (English subtitles)
Andrea Pramuk: 48x60 ink on Ampersand Claybord
Work in progress to the final presentation of Butterfly Effect. Ink on oversized 48x60 Ampersand Claybord by Andrea Pramuk.
Introduction to Ampersand Scratchbord
Watch the Scratchbord video to learn why it is the professional's choice for scratchboard.
Introduction to Ampersand Pastelbord
Watch the Pastelbord video to learn about Ampersand Pastelbord and why it is the perfect surface for pastels and so much more.
Ampersand Floaterframe: The easiest floater frame you'll ever use!
Watch this quick video to see just how easy our Floaterframes are. Artwork by Dawn Emerson.
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Tutorial: How to mount a photo to a panel and frame it
See how simple it is to mount a photo to an Ampersand panel and add a Floaterframe!
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How big is a 48x72 panel?
A fun, stop-motion video to show a 48x72 Gessobord with an artist for scale.
The panel advantage
Why choose a panel? Watch this short video to learn about the advantages of creating artwork on a panel instead of a flexible surface.
Introduction to Ampersand Unprimed Basswood
Think all unprimed wood panels are the same? Think again! Watch this video and learn why Ampersand's Unprimed Basswood is the best choice for artists that love working on raw, uncoated wood.
Primed Smooth: Perfect for pouring
Paint glides across the surface of Ampersand Primed Smooth without a texture or weave to interrupt the flow. It is the perfect surface for paint pouring.
Introduction to Ampersand Primed Smooth
Learn more about the Ampersand Primed Smooth gesso panel and why artists enjoy this smooth surface for oil, acrylic, pouring, ink, graphite, mixed media, and more.
Introduction to Ampersand Hardbord
Hardbord is the most stable substrate on the market and is used for all Ampersand Museum Series panels. Watch this video to learn more.
Introduction to Ampersand Floaterframes
Learn more about Ampersand Floaterframes: the profiles, the styles, the colors available, even which frame to use for flat or 1.5" cradled artwork. You'll see why the Ampersand Floaterframe is simply the easiest floater frame you'll ever use.
Introduction to Ampersand Encausticbord
Learn why artists love Encausticbord for more than encaustics. It is also perfect for image transfer, acrylic, charcoal, ink, graphite, markers, collage, and more.
