Ampersand - Encausticbord
Encausticbord
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Product Information
- Specially designed for encaustic painting requirements
- Heat-resistant ground withstands high temperatures
- High absorption accommodates wax layers
- Supports extensive layering without cracking
- Ideal for encaustic collage techniques
- Rigid panel prevents warping under heat
Paint with molten wax on a surface built to handle extreme heat and layers
Encaustic work demands surfaces that won't buckle under repeated heating or crack beneath accumulated wax layers. Encausticbord delivers both through specialized construction designed specifically for hot wax techniques. The proprietary ground withstands torch passes and heat gun applications while maintaining structural integrity through extensive buildup, critical when you're fusing multiple layers or embedding collage elements.
High absorption pulls molten wax into the surface rather than letting it pool or slide, establishing secure mechanical bonds that prevent delamination as layers accumulate. This ground accepts aggressive surface manipulation: scraping back through stratified wax, carving into cooled surfaces, or working with caustic solvents during cleanup. The rigid panel backing eliminates flex that would fracture brittle wax films, while the sealed construction prevents moisture infiltration that causes traditional wood supports to warp.
Ampersand builds these panels to handle the demanding thermal cycles inherent to encaustic process, repeated heating, cooling, reheating, without degrading surface adhesion or developing stress cracks. Whether you're building translucent layers for luminous depth or creating heavily textured relief surfaces, Encausticbord provides the stable foundation encaustic techniques require.
