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Ampersand Art Supply Wood Painting Panel: Museum Series Encausticbord, 1 8 Inch Depth, 8x8

Brand	Ampersand Art Supply
Color	1/8 Inch Depth
Material	Wood,Encaustic
Item Weight	8 ounces
Product Dimensions	8"L x 8"W

MUSEUM-QUALITY ENCAUSTICBORD: A specially formulated gesso forms a bright, smooth, velvety surface on warp-resistant Hardbord that is ready to use for encaustic painting
DESIGNED FOR THE DEMANDS OF ENCAUSTIC: The ground is heat resistant, highly absorbent, and holds tight to layers of wax without the fear of cracking or separation. Encausticbord is a collaboration between R&F Handmade Paints and Ampersand Art Supply
HIGH-DENSITY HARDBOARD CORE: Ampersand’s premium, warp-resistant, FSC-Certified Hardbord will ensure your artwork is supported to prevent damage from warping, bowing or movement
HIGHLY VERSATILE: The velvety-smooth, absorbent surface is a great with pencils, charcoal, acrylic, collage, water-based markers and more
MADE IN THE USA: Unparalleled quality and craftsmanship has made Ampersand Art Supply the leader in painting panels for over 25 years

Product information

Product Dimensions

8 x 8 x 0.99 inches

Item Weight

8 ounces

Manufacturer

Ampersand Art Supply

ASIN

B004J3TFA0

Country of Origin

USA

Item model number

EN088

Customer Reviews

4.5

Best Sellers Rank

#85,353 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
#68 in Wood Art Boards

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

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Product Description

"Ampersand Art Supply's Museum Series Encausticbord is formulated for the unique demands of encaustic painting and mixed media. Encausticbord 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 specially formulated gesso to form a bright, smooth, velvety surface that is ready to use for encaustic painting. The ground is heat resistant, highly absorbent, and holds tight to layers of wax without the fear of cracking or separation. Encausticbord is a collaboration between R&F Handmade Paints and Ampersand Art Supply. 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. The velvety-smooth, absorbent Encausticbord surface is a great with pencils, charcoal, acrylic, collage, water-based markers and more. All Ampersand Museum Series panels are eco-friendly, formaldehyde-free, and proudly handcrafted in the USA."

From the manufacturer

At Ampersand Art Supply, surface matters. Our mission is to make exceptional surfaces that artists trust. Ampersand is committed to supporting artists in their creative process by providing surfaces that are not only a joy to create on, but that will also withstand the test of time.

Encausticbord

True Support for Encaustic and Mixed Media

Ampersand's Encausticbord is a finely textured, highly absorbent panel formulated for the unique demands of encaustic painting and mixed media. Encausticbord is made from our premium warp-resistant 1/8" profile Hardbord and coated with a specially formulated gesso to form a bright, velvety surface that is ready to use for encaustic painting. Encausticbord is a collaboration between R&F Handmade Paints and Ampersand Art Supply.

Made in the USA

Proudly handcrafted in our factory in Buda, Texas. Unparalleled quality and craftsmanship have made Ampersand Art Supply the leader in painting panels for over 25 years.

Recommended media & techniques:

Encaustic
Mixed media
Acrylic
Colored pencil
Graphite
Ink
PanPastel
Graphic markers

2-1/8" Cradled Profile Panel

Only Ampersand cradles are handcrafted with premium-grade, 13-ply birch plywood for maximum stability and a clean, finished look from edge to edge. Offering support and presentation all-in-one, artists may choose to seal and paint the cradles or leave them untouched to allow the natural beauty of the wood cradle to show. Profile includes panel and cradle.

1-1/2" Cradled Profile Panel

7/8" Cradled Profile Panel

Flat Profile Panel

Only Ampersand uses true high-density hardboard made from US grown and renewable Aspen wood fibers. Made with Ampersand’s 1/8" or 1/4" True Artist Hardbord, the surface is acid-free and non-yellowing.

2-1/8" Cradled Profile Panel

1-1/2" Cradled Profile Panel

7/8" Cradled Profile Panel

Flat Profile Panel


Designed for the Demands of Encaustic A specially formulated gesso forms a bright, velvety surface on warp-resistant Hardbord that is ready to use for encaustic painting. The ground is heat resistant, highly absorbent, and holds tight to layers of wax without the fear of cracking or separation.	Highly Versatile The lightly textured, absorbent surface is great with mixed media and can be used with both wet and dry media. Use Encausticbord with charcoal, PanPastel, colored pencil, heavy paint applications, graphic markers, collage, acrylic, and more.	Truly Archival Every Encausticbord panel is protected by our proprietary Archiva-Seal barrier technology, the most advanced formula for sealing wood that prevents support induced discoloration.	FSC-certified and Artist Safe Central to Ampersand’s mission is to ensure that our products do not harm the environment or the artists who use them. Both our domestic and imported panels are made from FSC-certified forest products that promote sustainable forests and are also free from formaldehyde or harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds), unlike other hardboards and MDF boards.


	Encausticbord	Claybord	Aquabord	Pastelbord	Gessobord	Primed Smooth
Encaustic	✓
Ink	✓	✓	✓
Egg tempera	✓	✓
Graphite	✓	✓		✓		✓
Charcoal	✓			✓
Colored pencil	✓			✓
Pastel	✓			✓
Cold wax	✓				✓	✓
Acrylic	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Casein		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓