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MUSEUM-QUALITY HARDBORD: The most stable substrate on the market for your artwork. Ampersand’s premium, warp-resistant, FSC-Certified Hardbord will ensure your artwork is supported to prevent damage from warping, bowing or movement
HIGHLY VERSATILE PAINTING SURFACE: Perfectly suited for all acrylic gessoes, specialty grounds, traditional gesso and oil primers
SUPPORT FOR MOUNTING: Use as a support to mount watercolor papers, photographs, fabrics, prints and more
ULTRA-STABLE: Hardbord is the choice substrate for all Ampersand Museum Series coated panels
MADE IN THE USA: Unparalleled quality and craftsmanship has made Ampersand Art Supply the leader in painting panels for over 25 years
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Customers like the quality, versatility, and smoothness of the art surface. They mention it's a great drawing/painting board, great for watercolor painting, and professional paintings. They appreciate the size, portability, and performance. However, some customers have reported durability issues with the corners being dented and frayed. Opinions are mixed on value.
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37 customers mention34 positive3 negative
Customers like the versatility of the reinforced art surface. They say it's great for watercolor painting, papercrafting with watercolor techniques, and professional paintings. Some mention that it'll hold up well to paint and is lightweight yet sturdy. Overall, customers are happy with the product's versatility.
"...Five stars is not enough. It is lightweight yet sturdy. Epic under board for multimedia art!" Read more
"These are great for taping down watercolor paper and still keeping it moveable while you work...." Read more
"...it's nice and smooth, so there aren't any indentations that might make the art show unwanted marks.very happy" Read more
35 customers mention32 positive3 negative
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the cradle hardboard. They mention that it is a durable chalkboard, and is good for multiple uses. Some customers also say that the product was delivered in good condition with no dents or problems.
"...Five stars is not enough. It is lightweight yet sturdy. Epic under board for multimedia art!" Read more
"Received in excellent condition. Board is very sturdy and easy to cut. Used this for a frame backboard." Read more
"I use this board to tape my watercolor paper. It is durable and perfect size." Read more
Customers appreciate the smoothness of the art surface. They say it's a great smooth surface, with smooth effects that can be achieved for portraits. Customers also mention that the product is smooth on both sides and has a smooth finish to the wood frame.
"...it's nice and smooth, so there aren't any indentations that might make the art show unwanted marks.very happy" Read more
"I use this board to tape my watercolor paper on. It’s totally smooth and makes it easy to sketch and paint on...." Read more
"...Very smooth effects can be achieved, as one would want for portraits." Read more
10 customers mention10 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the size of the reinforced art surface. They mention that it is the perfect size and thickness, and it leaves enough space to tape down their watercolor paper.
"...In the car, on the couch, it's my traveling desk now. Perfext size to use with my 8x11 papers. This is life now...." Read more
"I use this board to tape my watercolor paper. It is durable and perfect size." Read more
"They cut to fit my vintage frames and were super nice to paint on. I will use these again." Read more
"...It never warps and is cut true to size. I also use this board when I working on a watercolor and simply tape the watercolor paper oto the the board." Read more
8 customers mention8 positive0 negative
Customers find the reinforced art surface very light and easy to handle. They say it's sturdy and travels well. Some customers also mention that it holds their paper with painters tape really well.
"I wish I had found this sooner! Five stars is not enough. It is lightweight yet sturdy. Epic under board for multimedia art!" Read more
"...are great for taping down watercolor paper and still keeping it moveable while you work...." Read more
"Sturdy and lite. A good piece of hardboard." Read more
"Portable, lightweight. Combined with a couple of binder clips, these would be perfect for sketching on-the-go...." Read more
5 customers mention5 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the art surface. They mention that it works well for both oil and acrylics, and provides great support for watercolor and pastel paintings.
"...After a coat of gesso it works well for both oil and acrylics. Very smooth effects can be achieved, as one would want for portraits." Read more
"This works great for support for watercolor and pastel paintings...." Read more
"Work very well!! only gave 4 stars because they are a bit pricey." Read more
"...But it's the perfect size and seems to really do the job. If you're wondering, it weighs 408g as shipped with the plastic wrap which I've left on." Read more
12 customers mention7 positive5 negative
Customers are mixed about the value of the reinforced art surface. Some mention it's good value and saves both money and time, while others say it'll be a waste of money and not meet their expectations.
"...$3 each or half the cost of a Starbucks coffee I’d say they are a good value." Read more
"Needed a smooth surface for drawing and painting. The price was a bit steep for such a small dimension...." Read more
"Inexpensive and quaility product. Exactly as described." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the reinforced art surface. They mention that the corners were dented in and frayed, and that it arrived damaged. Some say that the board is prone to warping and has deep scratches on the back.
"...wrapping which didn’t appear to be damaged, but it was scratched under the plastic cover." Read more
"...These are NOT waterproof, and once warped they are useless for watercolors as it will cause your colors to run together...." Read more
"...Sturdy gets one star because the brand new board has a bent and split corner...." Read more
"...It never warps and is cut true to size. I also use this board when I working on a watercolor and simply tape the watercolor paper oto the the board." Read more
These are great for taping down watercolor paper and still keeping it moveable while you work. I have a larger one of this brand and just bought this second smaller one to tape multiple projects at once while I move between them during drying.
I have no issue with these panels; however,by shipping in a loose bag there is danger in the corners being bent or chipped rendering them useless. Even a styrofoam corner would likely protect them from damage.
i wanted something to protect my art table i need to be able to tape down watercolor paper (or other paper) to easily work and not worry about making a mess. this was exactly the size i wanted, and it's just the right thickness. it's nice and smooth, so there aren't any indentations that might make the art show unwanted marks. very happy
I tape my papers to this to make my art more mobile. In the car, on the couch, it's my traveling desk now. Perfext size to use with my 8x11 papers. This is life now. I couldn't be happier for the purpose is use it for. Also have another size for drafting landscapes on 11×17 paper.
Great quality art boards that are much Higher quality than the many other boards for sale here. I would purchase any time I needled a quality board for that special art, a little pricey for everyday painting but great boards.