--- product_id: 19518449 title: "Aquabord" brand: "ampersand art supply" price: "€ 27.76" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Ampersand Art Supply" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/19518449-aquabord store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Museum-quality acid-free surface Warp-resistant, water-proof core Frame-ready, no glass needed Aquabord **Brand:** ampersand art supply **Price:** € 27.76 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your art—paint boldly, display effortlessly! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Aquabord by ampersand art supply - **How much does it cost?** € 27.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/19518449-aquabord) ## Best For - ampersand art supply enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ampersand art supply brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Multi-Medium Versatility:** Perfect for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and ink—expand your creative horizons on one premium surface. - • **Frame-Ready Without Glass:** Seal and showcase your masterpiece directly on the panel, creating a sleek, modern display. - • **Vibrant, True-to-Life Colors:** Experience brighter, more vivid watercolors and effortless glazing for professional-grade artwork. - • **Warp-Resistant Hardbord Core:** Say goodbye to buckling or tearing—even with heavy water use, no stretching or mounting required. - • **Crafted in the USA with FSC-Certified Materials:** Trust in 25+ years of expert craftsmanship and sustainable sourcing for your art. ## Overview Ampersand Art Supply’s Museum Series Aquabord is a 1/8 inch thick, 8" x 10" watercolor panel featuring an acid-free, highly absorbent clay and mineral ground surface on a warp-resistant, FSC-certified Hardbord core. Designed to deliver vibrant colors and withstand heavy water application without buckling or tearing, it supports multiple mediums including watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and ink. Ready to frame without glass, this USA-made panel combines durability with museum-quality finish for professional artists seeking flawless results. ## Description Ampersand Art Supply’s Museum Series Aquabord is a professional watercolor painting panel featuring a highly absorbent clay and mineral ground with a texture similar to cold press watercolor paper. Because this ground is applied directly to a rigid Hardbord panel rather than mounted paper, the surface behaves differently from traditional watercolor substrates. It captures vibrant color, supports controlled washes, and allows artists to build endless glazes or lift color back to white for clean highlights and adjustments. Since pigment interacts at the surface of the clay and mineral ground rather than sinking into paper fibers, watercolor washes can appear naturally bright and luminous. Aquabord withstands repeated washes, glazing, and lifting without surface pilling or swelling. The rigid, warp resistant Hardbord core stays perfectly flat under heavy water application and requires no stretching, taping, or mounting. Artists can paint edge to edge without tape borders, and the panel remains completely stable during detailed work. The durable, portable design makes Aquabord ideal for both studio use and plein air watercolor painting. Once the artwork is complete, the panel can be sealed to allow watercolor or gouache art to be displayed without glass, creating a clean and modern presentation. Cradled profiles provide a finished look that can hang directly on the wall, and sealed Aquabord panels up to 1 1/2"" deep fit beautifully in Ampersand Floaterframes and Duoframes. Each panel is protected with Archiva Seal to help prevent Support Induced Discoloration. Aquabord is acid free, artist safe, and versatile for watercolor, gouache, ink, casein, acrylic washes, and mixed media. Handcrafted in the USA using FSC-certified materials. Review: Perfect for all levels of expertise - Love this board for watercolor! It has texture so haven’t been impressed with use of pencil or pen but that isn’t what it was made for so not disappointed however, with watercolor it is fabulous! It is easy to soak up a mistake when using with watercolor and takes re-working like a champ! A lot of times I find a certain color just isn’t clicking with me or I don’t like a certain object in my design. Normally I’d have to work around what can’t be removed but this board allows you to soak off color w a sponge no problem. No issue with areas getting a bad muddy color and can fill in areas objects were removed with a light color and not have any ghosts. Being able to add and/or change color without having it get muddy would be really great for anyone new to watercolor to get used to the medium without getting frustrated and ruining tons of expensive papers. It also doesn’t wrinkle like some papers and is ready to frame when it dries. As an artist, I love this because I love to create but the minutia of smoothing our, matting and framing, I find tedious to say the least. So although it may be a little expensive for the larger sizes, I think the price is well worth it. I haven’t done the math but if you figure in paper thrown out due to mistakes, matte board and other framing materials that are not necessary with this board, and compare overall cost of materials to get the same end product, I am sure the cost would be similar to using a good cold press paper. Review: Good product- interesting with which to work - Experimenting with this product as a watercolorist. I have enjoyed using it, colors are more vibrant on this surface. No need to frame but artists’ community is not used to this. ## Features - Amazing Watercolor Painting Surface: The textured, highly absorbent clay and mineral ground provides a watercolor painting experience similar to cold-press watercolor paper while supporting vibrant color, smooth layering, and excellent control. - Build Layers and Lift with Confidence: Create endless glazes, add depth, and lift color back to white for highlights and adjustments. The durable watercolor surface withstands reworking without the tearing or pilling that can happen with paper. - Stays Flat: The rigid Hardbord watercolor panel remains perfectly flat under heavy water application. Paint directly on the board without stretching, mounting, or taping—ideal for studio work or plein air watercolor painting. - Display Without Glass: Unlike traditional watercolor paper, once sealed, Aquabord allows artists to display their watercolor or gouache artwork without glass, eliminating glare and giving the work a modern, professional gallery-style presentation. - Handcrafted in the USA: Made in our Texas facility with FSC-certified materials and protected with Archiva-Seal, Aquabord reflects over 30 years of Ampersand’s commitment to durable, archival, artist-safe painting panels trusted by professionals, educators, and hobbyists. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0027A78H4 | | Best Sellers Rank | #14,227 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #98 in Artists Boards & Canvas | | Brand | Ampersand Art Supply | | Brand Name | Ampersand Art Supply | | Color | Flat Profile | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 651 Reviews | | Item Dimensions L x W | 12.5"L x 1.5"W | | Item Type Name | Museum Series Aquabord | | Item Weight | 0.45 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Ampersand Art Supply | | Manufacturer Part Number | CBT08 | | Material | Wood, Kaolin Clay | | Material Type | Wood, Kaolin Clay | | Model Number | CBT08 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Paint Type | Watercolor | | Product Dimensions | 12.5"L x 1.5"W | | Shape | rectangular prism | | Size | 1/8 Inch, 8" x 10" | | UPC | 707310050816 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | No Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ampersand Art Supply - **Color:** 1/8 Inch Flat Profile - **Material:** Paper,Acrylic - **Product Dimensions:** 12.5"L x 1.5"W - **Size:** 8" x 10" ## Images ![Aquabord - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TSCzEJbwL.jpg) ![Aquabord - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DprYZt9OL.jpg) ![Aquabord - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MIATlYQAL.jpg) ![Aquabord - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UJetURRRL.jpg) ![Aquabord - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QSbvtK8tL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for all levels of expertise *by M***E on July 16, 2019* Love this board for watercolor! It has texture so haven’t been impressed with use of pencil or pen but that isn’t what it was made for so not disappointed however, with watercolor it is fabulous! It is easy to soak up a mistake when using with watercolor and takes re-working like a champ! A lot of times I find a certain color just isn’t clicking with me or I don’t like a certain object in my design. Normally I’d have to work around what can’t be removed but this board allows you to soak off color w a sponge no problem. No issue with areas getting a bad muddy color and can fill in areas objects were removed with a light color and not have any ghosts. Being able to add and/or change color without having it get muddy would be really great for anyone new to watercolor to get used to the medium without getting frustrated and ruining tons of expensive papers. It also doesn’t wrinkle like some papers and is ready to frame when it dries. As an artist, I love this because I love to create but the minutia of smoothing our, matting and framing, I find tedious to say the least. So although it may be a little expensive for the larger sizes, I think the price is well worth it. I haven’t done the math but if you figure in paper thrown out due to mistakes, matte board and other framing materials that are not necessary with this board, and compare overall cost of materials to get the same end product, I am sure the cost would be similar to using a good cold press paper. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product- interesting with which to work *by L***H on January 1, 2026* Experimenting with this product as a watercolorist. I have enjoyed using it, colors are more vibrant on this surface. No need to frame but artists’ community is not used to this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ First timer *by T***. on August 27, 2025* I liked the ability to make changes without disturbing the surface as happens with paper. This is only an 8 by 8 and I am looking forward to a larger size. I have nothing negative to comment - it was a great experience using this board. Definitely recommend. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ampersand Art Supply Watercolor Painting Panel: Museum Series Aquabord, 1/8 Inch Flat Profile, 8" x 10" - DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolor 15ml Paint Tube, Lemon Yellow, 0.51 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) - Daniel Smith 284600238 DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolor 15ml Paint Tube, Quinacridone, Gold --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/19518449-aquabord](https://www.desertcart.at/products/19518449-aquabord) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*