{"product_id":"ampersand-art-supply-pastelbord-panel-5-x-7-assorted-neutrals-1-2-thick-archival-wet-ready","title":"Ampersand Art Supply Pastelbord Panel 5\" x 7\" — Assorted Neutrals, 1\/2\" Thick, Archival \u0026 Wet-Ready","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmpersand Museum Series Pastelbord is a museum-grade, hardboard panel with a marble-dust tooth designed to hold many more pastel layers and mixed-media passages than pastel paper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 5\" x 7\" Pastelbord from Ampersand Art Supply combines a gritty, clay-and-gesso surface with a rigid, warp-resistant Hardbord™ backing so artists can build deep colour, refine fine detail, and apply wet underpaintings without buckling. Offered in four neutral starting tones—Grey, Sand, White, and Green—these panels are sealed with Archiva-Seal™ and handcrafted in the USA to give professional pastelists and illustrators a long-lasting, archival substrate that frames cleanly behind glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Pastelbord improve layering and blending compared to pastel paper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe marble-dust finish provides a pronounced tooth that captures and holds significantly more pigment per square inch than conventional pastel papers. That extra bite lets you achieve richer colour buildup and smoother transitions while reducing the need to constantly fix or rework lower layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGranular abrasion retains both soft and hard pastel particles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStronger pigment hold means deeper glazing and repeated passes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRigid panel prevents flexing that can disturb delicate layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use wet media on this pastel panel without warping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes—Pastelbord’s gesso- and clay-based coating accepts thin wet washes such as acrylic, watercolour, or ink without the curling and buckling common to paper supports. The sealed Hardbord backing remains flat, so you can combine underpainting and dry finishing on the same surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArchiva-Seal™ helps keep the ground stable when using washes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse thin, controlled washes to tone white panels or lay colour foundations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDries flat—no additional mounting board required for framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat dry media work best on Pastelbord?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tooth is ideal for soft pastels, hard pastels, charcoal, coloured pencil, graphite, and conté. Its granular surface gives reliable bite for fine lines and textured strokes, making it well suited for realism, portraiture, still life, and detailed illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoft pastels layer deeply for saturated fields of colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHard pastels and pencils retain crisp edges for detail work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCharcoal and conté adhere for rich darks and strong value contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow durable and archival is this panel for finished artwork?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastelbord is manufactured on FSC-Certified Hardbord™ and sealed to be pH neutral and non-yellowing, providing a stable archival foundation. Because it is a true rigid panel, framed pieces sit flat and do not require additional backing, improving long-term presentation and preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003epH-neutral, non-yellowing ground for colour stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarp-resistant Hardbord supports multiple wet and dry techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrames cleanly behind glass for exhibition or sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? Ampersand Museum Series Pastelbord is aimed at serious pastelists, mixed-media illustrators, and professional students who need a compact, archival surface that accepts heavy layering and both wet and dry processes. The 5\" x 7\" size is convenient for plein-air studies, reference sketches, framed gifts, and practice pieces—while the robust backing and textured ground make it equally useful for finished gallery work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePanel size: 5 x 7 inches; depth: 1\/8 inch (Hardbord™ backing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePack quantity: 4 panels, assorted tones (Grey, Sand, White, Green)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSurface: clay-and-gesso marble-dust finish, pH neutral, non-yellowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable media: soft\/hard pastel, charcoal, coloured pencil, graphite, conté, acrylic, watercolour, ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in USA, archival seal with Archiva-Seal™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is Pastelbord compatible with acrylic washes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Thin acrylic washes and glazes work well—Archiva-Seal™ and the Hardbord backing prevent buckling and keep the panel flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Do I need to mount Pastelbord before framing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: No. Pastelbord is a rigid, panelized support designed to frame behind glass without additional mounting or a backer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Ampersand Art Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55254501327185,"sku":"B0054DIETM","price":33.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/ampersand-pastelbord-front-view_776c9ada-fb75-40f0-b0f6-dfc8cbbcb410.jpg?v=1791678094","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/ampersand-art-supply-pastelbord-panel-5-x-7-assorted-neutrals-1-2-thick-archival-wet-ready","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}