{"product_id":"ampersand-artists-grade-steel-wool","title":"Artist's Grade Steel Wool","description":"\u003cp\u003eRemoving large areas of pigment from Claybord demands materials that won't contaminate the surface with residue. Ampersand manufactures their steel wool specifically oil-free, ensuring you can lift ink, watercolor, or gouache cleanly without leaving behind the industrial lubricants found in hardware-store alternatives. The surface returns to clean white, ready for fresh layers or corrections without ghosting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree grades in each pack address different removal needs. 0000 Very Fine creates subtle tonal shifts and gentle value gradations; 00 Fine handles moderate corrections and texture effects; #3 Coarse aggressively removes pigment from larger areas or creates pronounced surface texture. This range lets you match tool to technique, feathering highlights with the finest grade, then switching to coarse for dramatic sky effects or bold corrections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel wool excels at what erasers can't manage: controlled removal across Scratchbord's kaolin surface or Claybord's absorbent ground. The material conforms to surface contours while maintaining consistent abrasion, useful for creating atmospheric effects or recovering from overworked passages. Artist-grade formulation means predictable performance without the variables that make hardware-store steel wool unreliable for fine art applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampersand","offers":[{"title":"pack of 3","offer_id":47982984167653,"sku":"88915","price":7.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.mom\/products\/ampersand-artists-grade-steel-wool","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}