Smooth, absorbent, uncoated panel used with a variety of media
The Ampersand value series artist wood panel is an unprimed basswood that is smooth, absorbent, uncoated panel that is free from plywood seams, knots, or troublesome raised fibers. Unprimed Basswood can be used with a variety of media. With the exception of encaustics and pyrography, it is strongly recommended to seal and prime all unprimed panels before use. Basswood is a premium, select wood that outperforms the commonly used birch plywood in many ways. The strong 4mm premium basswood surface is perfect for priming and painting, encaustic, mixed media, collage, wood burning, and heavy paint applications.
Key Features:
4mm Premium basswood surface
Stronger and better than birch
Smooth, absorbent, uncoated panel
7/8" or 1-1/2" deep High-density, solid wood cradles
Super smooth; no excessive grain
Durable, stable & long-lasting
Sanded perfectly smooth
FREE of knots, seams and excess wood grain
Cradle is crafted from solid pine that can be finished with paint or stain
Perfect For:
Priming with gesso, oil ground & more
Can be used with a variety of media
Artwork in virtually any media
An ultra-smooth surface ideal for detail work, yet sturdy enough to withstand thick layers
Support to protect your art and prevent warping
Encaustic, Wood burning
Once sealed and primed, the surface is perfect for mixed media, collage, and heavy paint applications like pouring
Smooth, absorbent, uncoated panel used with a variety of media
The Ampersand value series artist wood panel is an unprimed basswood that is smooth, absorbent, uncoated panel that is free from plywood seams, knots, or troublesome raised fibers. Unprimed Basswood can be used with a variety of media. With the exception of encaustics and pyrography, it is strongly recommended to seal and prime all unprimed panels before use. Basswood is a premium, select wood that outperforms the commonly used birch plywood in many ways. It is inherently smoother with a tight wood grain and no raised fibers, making it easier to gesso and paint on. The strong 4mm premium basswood surface is perfect for priming and painting, encaustic, mixed media, collage, wood burning, and heavy paint applications.
Ready to Customize - Ampersand Value Series Unprimed Wood Panels are ideal for artists that prefer a quality surface to seal and prime with a ground of their choice.
Key Features:
4mm Premium basswood surface
Stronger and better than birch
Smooth, absorbent, uncoated panel
7/8" or 1-1/2" deep High-density, solid wood cradles
Super smooth; no excessive grain
Durable, stable & long-lasting
Sanded perfectly smooth
FREE of knots, seams and excess wood grain
Cradle is crafted from solid pine that can be finished with paint or stain
Perfect For:
Priming with gesso, oil ground & more
Can be used with a variety of media
Artwork in virtually any media
An ultra-smooth surface ideal for detail work, yet sturdy enough to withstand thick layers
Support to protect your art and prevent warping
Encaustic, Wood burning
Once sealed and primed, the surface is perfect for mixed media, collage, and heavy paint applications like pouring
Please Note: To ensure archival longevity, all unprimed wood panels should be sealed and primed before use. Learn more in this blog post on How to Seal and Prime Ampersand Wood Panels.
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