--- product_id: 19518449 title: "Aquabord" brand: "ampersand art supply" price: "£13.73" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/19518449-aquabord store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Museum-quality acid-free surface Warp-resistant, water-proof core Frame-ready, no glass needed Aquabord **Brand:** ampersand art supply **Price:** £13.73 **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?** £13.73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/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 made from our premium warp-resistant 1/8" profile FSC-Certified Hardbord that is sealed and protected with our proprietary Archiva-Seal and coated with a highly absorbent, acid-free clay and mineral ground with a texture similar to cold-pressed watercolor paper. Aquabord offers brilliant color and limitless techniques. Watercolor artists choose Aquabord because unlike paper, it will not tear, shrink, or buckle even under the heaviest water application and it requires no stretching or mounting – perfect for plein air painting! This amazing watercolor surface allows for limitless techniques: endlessly layer and glaze, easily lift to underlying colors or back to the white of the surface. When your artwork is complete, you can seal and display without glass – keeping colors and textures true to life. Aquabord is also perfect for gouache, casein, acrylic, and ink. Only Ampersand builds cradles by hand with premium-grade, 13-ply birch plywood for maximum stability and a clean, finished look from edge to edge. Choose from 7/8", 1 1/2" and 2" deep cradles, offering support and presentation all-in-one. All Ampersand Museum Series panels are eco-friendly, formaldehyde-free, and proudly handcrafted in the USA. ## Features - MUSEUM-QUALITY AQUABORD: Acid-free clay and mineral ground on warp-resistant Hardbord. Highly-absorbent watercolor surface, similar in texture to cold-pressed watercolor paper. - AMAZING WATERCOLOR SURFACE: Achieve truer, brighter colors, endless glazes and easily lift colors back to the white of the surface. Also a great surface for gouache, acrylic, and ink. - HIGH-DENSITY HARDBOARD CORE: Unlike watercolor paper, Aquabord will not tear, shrink or buckle even under heavy water application - requires no stretching or mounting. Ampersand’s premium, warp-resistant, FSC-Certified Hardbord will ensure your artwork is supported - FRAME WITHOUT GLASS: Seal and display your artwork without glass. - MADE IN THE USA: Unparalleled quality and craftsmanship has made Ampersand Art Supply the leader in painting panels for over 25 years. ## 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) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Holds up to many changes, amazing product. *by A***R on May 12, 2024* I got this for my sister as she is loving her watercolor paints. This is a great product for watercolor painters. The colors are so vibrant on it after it dries, it holds up to many changes that you can make on it and it holds up to consistent painting. My sister has made constant changes on her piece and still isn't finished with it, but this has held up to her consistent changes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for gouache *by E***Y on May 20, 2025* I paint with gouache a lot on Bristol, but I wanted to expand my painting experience and these boards are 100% worth it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A blast to paint on! *by K***E on December 27, 2024* I love everything about this watercolor panel! I used a combination of inktense and ohuhus new pupe markers, which both melted down and spread absolutely beautifully! It was my first time using a board like this, as most other watercolor boards I've used seemed to be more like generic canvas boards primed with watercolor ground. This is waaaay different to that or even canson watercolor panels... It's got a tight grainy texture, in a white coating on one side. There are no fibers as you experience in pulp paper or cotton papers... This is a very different experience, and I found even more room to lift and work with a full value scale more easily than on paper. This was true, even with my inktense pencils, long after they dried. I was even able to use some wet on wet techniques.I am particularly a fan of the price. One might think that it could get expensive, and that could be so, but for me, the value is in the ease of use and the joy it brings me. This did not fail in either department! I highly recommend these panels, which even fit depth wise in basic store frames!! I will be using these for all of my gifted works in the future!!Note: others mentioned that there's a learning curve, and they are not wrong... So go into using this as if the results will be a surprise and you won't be let down in any way!!!! ## 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.co.uk/products/19518449-aquabord](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/19518449-aquabord) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*