Encausticbord
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Encausticbord
Museum Series 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 FSC-certified Hardbord™ that is protected with our proprietary Archiva-Seal™ 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.
Recommended media & techniques
Encausticbord Features
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.
High-Density Hardbord™ Core
Ampersand’s premium, warp-resistant, FSC-certified Hardbord™ ensures your artwork is supported to prevent damage from warping, bowing, or movement.
Truly Archival
Sealed and protected with our proprietary Archiva-Seal barrier technology to prevent yellowing from Support Induced Discoloration (SID).
Eco-Friendly 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.