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I have purchased a variety of different brands of panels from Blick over the years, and this is by far the worst product I have received. First, 3 of the 4 panels arrived with damaged corners —and I really don't believe it was Blick's packaging as they had the same air bags as other brands I have purchased (all 1/8" thick). To add insult to the injured corners, I removed the first wrapper to find the glue from Ampersand's label was stuck to the surface all down the middle of the painting surface. I opened a second package—same thing. This glue would not come off with eraser or water or thinner, I ultimately ended up sanding and then applying two coats of gesso. So much for "needs no priming or preparing" adverts. I would have been better off with the cheap $2 panels— which always arrive with their corners intact.

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I am in the process of building a mosaic to hang indoors. I have only done stepping stones, so this is a great change. I had a hard time finding out which wood type would be suitable for mosaic hangings, and another one of your customers answered my inquiry with your website.
I couldn't find anyone in Canada that makes this product.
So glad to find you.

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I feel very confident using this product for my mixed-medium collages. It holds up extremely well under the weight of heavy artistic construction.

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I'm an oil painter and I love working on these boards. I first started out painting on canvas. At one point tried hardboard, didn't really like it and didn't even consider using boards again for two years. I had signed up for a painting workshop and these were on the supply list. Love them, love them. I like the smoothness of the board and how the paint adheres to them.

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The gesso board is great for oils and acrylics and perfect for oil pastels. The clay board has the most amazing surface for pen and ink and pencil.

Half the price here than locally.

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I like to push oil paint around on it.It lends itself to a greater degree of freedom.But I am concerned about the "shine" of the gesso.I apply two coats.

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Love it.

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I paint in oils using galkyd and neo-meglip and sometimes wax medium. I have been working on gessoed board but wanted to go to larger sizes but didn't want the added weight so I bought a few of these to try. They are a joy to paint on, I could get very good coverage on my first layer with minimal brush marks where desired even with transparent colors. The paint sits on the surface and then soaks in after a short time. The layers seem to dry faster than on board or canvas. I did need to use a thicker paint on my first layer than I usually do. Thinner paint tends to drip easier on this surface. I stained the sides the finished painting looks beautiful. Well worth the price. I will be ordering more.

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Smooth surface which is perfect for acrylics and watercolors. I wetpaint background and then draw image in black only over colored layer using Indian Ink.
My only suggestion is that the back of panel be white, rather than brown. Maybe it's because I am particular about the back of a canvas or panel as I am the front.

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I use Gessobords for acrylic mixed media abstract works and coat with Resin. The boards withstand anything I use. I also love the fact that the product is made in the USA!