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."MADE IN THE USA: Unparalleled quality and craftsmanship has made Ampersand Art Supply the leader in painting panels for over 25 years. HIGHLY VERSATILE: The velvety-smooth, absorbent surface is a great with pencils, charcoal, acrylic, collage, water-based markers and more. 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. 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. 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.Product Dimensions: 7"L x 5"W. Item Weight: 0.55 Pounds. Material: Gesso, Birch Wood, Wax. Color: 1/8 Inch Depth. Brand: Ampersand Art Supply. Date First Available: June 16, 2011. Manufacturer: Ampersand Art Supply. Item Weight: 8.8 ounces. Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No. Best Sellers Rank: #51,604 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing. Customer Reviews: 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 6 ratings 5.0 out of 5 stars. : B0056ADSFI. Item model number: EN057. Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.99 inches.