Ampersand Encausticbord 8×8 Professional Art Panel
Ampersand Encausticbord delivers exceptional quality for professional artists.
Available in multiple variations.
The Ampersand Encausticbord is a heat-resistant professional art panel designed for encaustic painting. Its white, velvety surface allows for heavy layering without cracking, perfect for various media applications. Built on a warp-resistant Hardbord core, this panel provides excellent structural support and resists surface failure under demanding conditions.
- Size: 8 x 8 inches.
- Specially formulated, heat-resistant encaustic ground.
- Acid-free, archival quality for durable artwork.
Best for: Professional artists working with encaustic and mixed media
Our Review
The Ampersand Encausticbord is an exceptional choice for artists seeking a professional painting panel. Its specially formulated, heat-resistant encaustic ground not only ensures a bright and velvety surface but also allows for heavy layering and repeated heating without compromising integrity. This feature is particularly important for encaustic techniques, where the stress of molten wax can easily damage inferior surfaces.
Crafted with a warp-resistant Hardbord core, the panel provides superior stability and support for demanding media applications. It's designed to withstand the rigours of encaustic work, making it ideal for artists who require reliability and quality, whether they are creating for exhibition or sale.
Encausticbord stands out for its versatility, performing brilliantly with various materials like charcoal, pastel, and ink. This makes it a great option for mixed media artists as well. Overall, it's a highly recommended panel that offers both durability and a superb surface for creating beautiful artwork.
What we like
- Heat-resistant encaustic ground prevents cracking during layered applications
- Warp-resistant Hardbord core provides superior structural stability
- Archival quality ensures longevity of artwork
- Velvety surface allows for seamless blending across various media
- Crafted with environmentally responsible materials
Our verdict
Ampersand Encausticbord delivers exceptional quality for professional artists.
Product Details
Product Details
Ampersand Art Supply’s Museum Series Encausticbord is an archival artist panel developed in collaboration with R&F Handmade Paints to meet the demands of encaustic painting. This panel features:
- A specially formulated, heat-resistant encaustic ground applied over a rigid Hardbord™ core, which allows molten wax to bond into the surface rather than sitting on top.
- A bright, velvety surface that supports heavy layering without cracking, separation, or surface failure, ideal for encaustic techniques requiring a flat and stable surface.
- Archiva-Seal™ technology provides long-term dimensional stability and protects artwork from support-induced discolouration.
Encausticbord is crafted using FSC-certified materials, demonstrating Ampersand’s commitment to responsible sourcing and museum-quality construction. Beyond encaustic applications, it is also effective for drawing and mixed media use, delivering controlled drag and seamless blending for artists working with charcoal, graphite, coloured pencil, and more.
Available in flat and cradled formats, the cradled panels feature finely built 13-ply wood cradles for added stability and a gallery-ready presentation that requires no additional mounting. This panel is acid-free, archival, and designed for artwork intended for framing, exhibition, or sale. Ampersand has been trusted by artists, educators, and institutions for over 30 years to produce premium artist panels built to exacting standards.
- ASIN:
- B0053V1LQ8
- Brand:
- Ampersand Art Supply
- MPN:
- ENC2088
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