Ampersand Pastelbord for Layered Pastel Artworks

Ampersand Pastelbord is a museum-quality, archival panel crafted for artists who demand both performance and permanence. Unlike traditional pastel paper, Pastelbord features a rigid 1/8" wood panel coated with a hand-applied kaolin clay ground, textured with fine marble dust for a surface that mimics sanded paper—but with significantly greater durability.

This professional-grade surface is pH neutral, non-yellowing, and capable of holding more pastel layers than any other substrate. Whether you're working with soft pastels, oil pastels, or pastel pencils, Pastelbord's toothy texture supports heavy layering without smudging or dust buildup inside the frame. It’s also incredibly versatile, accepting a wide range of media including acrylics, oils, gouache, watercolors, and charcoal. Ampersand’s careful sealing and use of conservator-grade materials ensure that your artwork is protected for a lifetime.

Key Features:

• 1/8" rigid wood panel with hand-applied clay and marble dust surface
• Archival, museum-quality construction
• More durable and versatile than traditional pastel paper
• pH neutral and non-yellowing
• Excellent tooth for layering
• Made in the USA

Perfect For:

• Soft and oil pastels, pastel pencils
• Acrylics, oils, watercolors, gouache, charcoal, and mixed media
• Artists who want a sanded surface with added strength
• Long-lasting, gallery-quality artwork