Wood and Hardboard Panels

Masterpieces on Painting Panels
Painting panels are made of wood. They are used alone as a single work of art or in groups of more than one that are joined together. Before canvas became the popular medium, painting panels were widely used by artists. Some artists purchase larger sheets of wood and have them cut at lumber yards to meet the needs of their projects. You can also purchase painting panels that are precut and shaped as you desire. Painting panels are rather inexpensive and allow for a surface that is rigid. There is less chance of cracking than with the use of a canvas. One disadvantage is that oils or acids from the board may seep into the painting. This may cause the paint to have a yellowing effect. The proper primer can prove to be beneficial in keeping this from occurring. Gesso is highly recommended.

1/8' Thick Gessobord		2' Deep Cradled Claybord		2' Deep Cradled Gessobord		2' Deep Cradled Hardbord
Price: $7		Price: $9		Price: $11		Price: $10
Brand: Ampersand		Brand: Ampersand		Brand: Ampersand		Brand: Ampersand
Gessobord is available as 1/8" thick boards.		Claybord is available with a 2" deep cradle for hanging with no additional framing.		Gessobord is available with a 2" deep cradle for hanging with no additional framing.		Hardbord is available with a 2" deep cradle for hanging with no additional framing.
3/4' Cradled Claybord		3/4' Cradled Gessobord		3/4' Cradled Hardbord		Aluminum Panels
Price: $7 - $9		Price: $22		Price: $9 - $13		Price: $121
Brand: Ampersand		Brand: Ampersand		Brand: Ampersand		Brand: Duho Studios
Claybord is available with a 3/4" cradle for hanging with no additional framing.		Gessobord is available with a 3/4" cradle for hanging with no additional framing.		Hardbord is available with a 3/4" deep cradle for hanging with no additional framing.		A true definition of a hard surface, Duho Aluminum Panels are perfectly flat, stable, and ideal for creating a cold or industrial feel in your artwork.
American Easel Wood Painting Panels		Ampersand Aquabord Wood Panels		Ampersand Aquabords		Ampersand Claybord
Price: $4		Price: $0 - $12		Price: $25		Price: $18 - $35
Brand: American Easel		Brand: Ampersand		Brand: Ampersand		Brand: Ampersand
American Easel's wood painting panels are manufactured in the USA from top-quality 1/8" birch, which is sanded to render a smooth, firm painting surface.				Show off your colors like never before!		The ultimate multimedia panel!

To prepare painting panels for your art, try some of the following suggestions:

• Provide the lumber yard or retailer with the size of painting panels that you will need.
• Thoroughly sand the board thoroughly. If it not sanded the primer will not adhere.
• Gesso should be applied to the painting panel.
• Shake the gesso well to ensure proper mixture.
• Use an old wide brush for applying the primer. Older brushes tend to have no loose hairs that can become a nuisance.
• Start applying the primer at the top of the panel. Apply in strokes from one edge to another.
• Apply three coats of gesso to the painting panel. Between coats, you should sand away the rough spots. This makes for a much smoother surface to begin your artwork.
• Prime the back of the painting panel and the sides. This will protect the panel from any moisture that it may be exposed to.