- Do these panels need priming?
- Yes. The birch surface should be sealed with gesso before oil or thin acrylic, or the wood will absorb paint and show grain.
- Can they hang without a frame?
- Yes. The 1.625-inch cradled sides give a gallery-wrap look, so the panel can hang as is.
- What media work best on them?
- Acrylic and oil are the best fit. Heavy watercolor or very wet media can warp the wood if it is not sealed.
- How do they compare with stretched canvas?
- They are stiffer and less prone to denting or sagging, but heavier and less forgiving of very wet paint.
- What is in the pack?
- Two 9 x 12 inch cradled birch panels, each 1.625 inches deep.
- Where is the American Easel Cradled Wood Painting Panels 9 In X 12 In Pack Of 2 cheapest?
- At Staples, for $33.09, as of our latest check.