What is AQUABORD you ask? AQUABORD is a slightly textured clay surface mounted on a wood board that absorbs watercolor much like fine art watercolor paper. AQUABORD is archival, and made in the USA by AMPERSAND ART. The large advantage over paper is that it may be sealed, and then displayed without glass much like an acrylic, or oil painting, while still allowing the fluid and transparent nature of watercolors to show. 8" x 8" Watercolor of a ranunculus on AQUABORD 12" x 12"