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Ampersand Art Supply Gesso Wood Painting Panel: Museum Series Gessobord, 8" x 10", 3/4" Cradled Profile
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Brand | Ampersand Art Supply |
Color | 3/4" Cradled Profile |
Material | Wood,Acrylic |
Item Weight | 0.8 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 10"L x 8"W |
About this item
- MUSEUM-QUALITY GESSOBORD: Hardbord is treated with Archiva-Seal and coated with a professional artists’ grade acid-free acrylic gesso for a slight, even texture
- OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING AND MORE: Perfect for oils, acrylics, mixed media, mounting papers, photos, giclee's and canvas
- 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
- STRENGTH AND DURABILITY: Wood painting panels offer more vibrant colors and better support than canvas for your artwork. It is strong enough to hold up to the most rigorous palette knife painting and heavy layers of collage and will not bow or flex like canvas
- MADE IN THE USA: Unparalleled quality and craftsmanship has made Ampersand Art Supply the leader in painting panels for over 25 years
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At Ampersand Art Supply, surface matters. In 1994, we began our mission of reviving the time-honored tradition of panel painting with the creation of Claybord, our first coated painting panel. Today we have eleven surfaces that support all media ranging from oils to watercolor and even launched a line of innovative solid wood Floaterframes and Duoframes to protect your artwork beautifully. Surface matters, because your art matters.
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Ali Cavanaugh
“Aquabord quickly became my favorite water-media surface because once sealed, my paintings do not need to be covered by glass.”
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"I paint exclusively on Claybord now. The surface is exquisite."
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At Ampersand Art Supply, surface matters. Our mission is to make exceptional surfaces that artists trust. Ampersand is committed to supporting artists in their creative process by providing surfaces that are not only a joy to create on, but that will also withstand the test of time.

Gessobord
The #1 Painting Panel for Oil and Acrylic
Ampersand’s Gessobord is a semi-smooth, semi-absorbent surface excellent for oil and acrylic painting. Gessobord is made from our premium warp-resistant 1/8" profile Hardbord and coated with professional-grade acrylic gesso.
Made in the USA
Proudly handcrafted in our factory in Buda, Texas. Unparalleled quality and craftsmanship have made Ampersand Art Supply the leader in painting panels for over 25 years.
Recommended media & techniques:
- Acrylic
- Oil
- Casein
- Plein air
- Palette knife work
- Heavy impasto
- Glazing techniques
- Portraits

2-1/8" Cradled Profile Panel
Only Ampersand cradles are handcrafted with premium-grade, 13-ply birch plywood for maximum stability and a clean, finished look from edge to edge. Offering support and presentation all-in-one, artists may choose to seal and paint the cradles or leave them untouched to allow the natural beauty of the wood cradle to show. Profile includes panel and cradle.

1-1/2" Cradled Profile Panel
Only Ampersand cradles are handcrafted with premium-grade, 13-ply birch plywood for maximum stability and a clean, finished look from edge to edge. Offering support and presentation all-in-one, artists may choose to seal and paint the cradles or leave them untouched to allow the natural beauty of the wood cradle to show. Profile includes panel and cradle.

7/8" Cradled Profile Panel
Only Ampersand cradles are handcrafted with premium-grade, 13-ply birch plywood for maximum stability and a clean, finished look from edge to edge. Offering support and presentation all-in-one, artists may choose to seal and paint the cradles or leave them untouched to allow the natural beauty of the wood cradle to show. Profile includes panel and cradle.

1/8" Flat Profile Panel
Only Ampersand uses true high-density hardboard made from US grown and renewable Aspen wood fibers. Made with Ampersand’s 1/8" True Artist Hardbord, the surface is acid-free and non-yellowing.

2-1/8" Cradled Profile Panel

1-1/2" Cradled Profile Panel

7/8" Cradled Profile Panel

1/8" Flat Profile Panel
Ready to Use
Gessobord is a ready to use, professional-grade, acid-free, acrylic gesso on warp-resistant Hardbord.
Ideal Brush Control
The superior quality acrylic gesso ground does not dull colors and the lightly sanded surface provides exceptional brush control.
Truly Archival
Every Gessobord panel is protected by our proprietary Archiva-Seal barrier technology, the most advanced formula for sealing wood that prevents support induced discoloration.
FSC-certified and Artist Safe
Central to Ampersand’s mission is to ensure that our products do not harm the environment or the artists who use them. Both our domestic and imported panels are made from FSC-certified forest products that promote sustainable forests and are also free from formaldehyde or harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds), unlike other hardboards and MDF boards.
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Artist Julie Hilboldt Demonstrates Oil Painting on GessobordAmpersand
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Gessobord - The #1 Painting Panel for Oils & AcrylicsAmpersand
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Collage Project Inspiration with Ampersand GessobordAmpersand
Product information
Size | 8" x 10" |
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Paint Type | Oil,Acrylic |
Number of Items | 1 |
UPC | 707310030825 |
Product Dimensions | 10 x 8 x 0.99 inches |
Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
Manufacturer | Ampersand Art Supply |
ASIN | B0027A76PS |
Item model number | GBSC08 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,247 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #30 in Canvas Boards & Panels |
Batteries required | No |
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Ampersand Art Supply's Museum Series Gessobord is a truly archival surface for oil and acrylic painting. Gessobord is made from our premium warp-resistant 3/4" profile FSC-Certified Hardbord that is sealed and protected with our proprietary Archiva-Seal to prevent yellowing from Support Induced Discoloration (SID). Each panel is individually coated with a professional artists’ grade acid-free acrylic gesso for a slight, even texture. Artists choose wood painting panels because the surface offers more vibrant colors, allows for precise detail and is an overall better support than canvas for their artwork. Ampersand panels are strong enough to hold up to the most rigorous palette knife painting and heavy layers of collage and will not bow or flex like canvas. 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 1/8", 1 1/2" and 2" deep cradles, offering support and presentation all-in-one. Gessobord is perfect for oil, acrylic, palette knife painting, plein air, fine brushwork, mixed media, and is also a great surface for mounting papers, photos, giclee's and canvas! All Ampersand Museum Series Gessobord panels are eco-friendly, formaldehyde-free, and proudly handcrafted in the USA.
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Customers find the gesso board to be a solid Masonite panel that works well as a painting surface, particularly suitable for oil painting. They appreciate its ultra-smooth texture, beautiful finish, and ease of use, with one customer noting how acrylics glide on smoothly. The size receives positive feedback, with one mentioning it fits nicely in their thumbox. While some customers consider it super for the price, others find it a little pricey.
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Customers find the art panel sturdy, describing it as a nice solid Masonite panel, with one customer noting that the gesso finish is tough as nails.
"This is a perfect size surface to paint on and I like the thickness. I extend my painting onto the sides and it looks attractive and even impressive...." Read more
"...The hardboard backing is tough and durable. The colors come out vibrant I get a perfect finished look with these boards...." Read more
"...It's ready for your paint or other media. It's very high quality and I will be buying more...." Read more
"...Very impressed with these panels. Nice high quality product for art." Read more
Customers find the gesso board excellent for painting, particularly for oil work, and appreciate its suitability as a support surface.
"...The surface is smooth and has just enough tooth for oil paint to glide on. The hardboard backing is tough and durable...." Read more
"In my opinion, this surface is perfect for oils and acrylics." Read more
"...It's ready for your paint or other media. It's very high quality and I will be buying more...." Read more
"I am in love with these panels. Similar to painting on smooth masonite panels. This was my first time trying these so I bought this small size...." Read more
Customers appreciate the gesso panel's smoothness, noting its ultra-smooth surface and edges, with one customer mentioning that acrylics glide on smoothly.
"...The surface is smooth and has just enough tooth for oil paint to glide on. The hardboard backing is tough and durable...." Read more
"...The surface is gessoed and is very smooth and nice - it does not have the textured feel like a canvas panel...." Read more
"...I will be buying some larger sizes. They are smooth, easy to paint on in acrylics and look beautiful...." Read more
"Smooth to work with. Even surface and smooth edges. Will buy again." Read more
Customers love the appearance of the gessoboard, describing it as beautiful with a wonderful surface to paint on, and one customer notes that it makes their work look more vibrant.
"...I extend my painting onto the sides and it looks attractive and even impressive...." Read more
"...The colors come out vibrant I get a perfect finished look with these boards...." Read more
"...The surface is gessoed and is very smooth and nice - it does not have the textured feel like a canvas panel...." Read more
"...They are smooth, easy to paint on in acrylics and look beautiful. I put them in a front loading black plastic frame that I took the glass out of...." Read more
Customers find the gesso board easy to work with, particularly for drawing and framing, with one customer noting that the gesso applies smoothly.
"...These can easily handle palette knife paintings with lots of thick paint. I prefer these boards to canvases and they are easy to frame." Read more
"...I will be buying some larger sizes. They are smooth, easy to paint on in acrylics and look beautiful...." Read more
"These are awesome! So easy to use and I love the shape." Read more
"This is a good masonite board covered with gesso applied very smoothly...." Read more
Customers like the size of the gesso panel, with one mentioning it fits nicely in their thumbox, and another noting it's perfect for painting.
"This is a perfect size surface to paint on and I like the thickness. I extend my painting onto the sides and it looks attractive and even impressive...." Read more
"Perfect size for small projects" Read more
"I use these little boards for plein aire painting, they fit nicely in my thumbox. A 3pk makes it worth buying." Read more
"...Highly recommend this for artists of any level. Good for either the 1/8th inch or what is known as 'cradled' meaning it has a wooden frame of 3/4..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the gesso boards, with multiple customers noting they do a good job.
"...Also a close-up showing the "tooth". The product seems ok so far. I paid $13.48 in July 2022. I will update this when I actually use it." Read more
"...started doing this so I don’t have any comparison, but the boards seemed to do a good job." Read more
"Great product. Loved the way it behaved whether I was using a palette knife or brush. Super for the price!" Read more
"I like it because it is solid and doesn't warp. It works great whether you use gesso to start or use the refinished surface...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the gesso panel's value for money, with some finding it super for the price while others consider it pricey.
"...The price was right as well." Read more
"...Super for the price!" Read more
"...frame of 3/4 inch up to 2 inch in depth.. Have some fun, it's a little pricey but. where else can you get quality for a few bucks?..." Read more
"...Well worth the cost. Just make sure you order the right size AND you check the depth of the frame...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2025Style: 2 Inch CradleSize: 12" x 12"Verified PurchaseThis is a perfect size surface to paint on and I like the thickness. I extend my painting onto the sides and it looks attractive and even impressive. I didn’t even have to apply gesso before painting which made the process easier and more fun. The price was right as well.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024Style: 1/8 Inch DepthSize: 5" x 7"Verified PurchaseThese panels are ideal for detailed paintings in oil paint and oil pastels. The surface is smooth and has just enough tooth for oil paint to glide on. The hardboard backing is tough and durable. The colors come out vibrant I get a perfect finished look with these boards. These can easily handle palette knife paintings with lots of thick paint. I prefer these boards to canvases and they are easy to frame.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2025Style: 1/8 Inch DepthSize: 9" x 12"Verified PurchaseIn my opinion, this surface is perfect for oils and acrylics.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023Style: 1/8 Inch DepthSize: 8" x 10"Verified PurchaseI bought this for an art project after it was recommended by another artist. The surface is gessoed and is very smooth and nice - it does not have the textured feel like a canvas panel. It's ready for your paint or other media. It's very high quality and I will be buying more. I recommend it for anyone who wants a quality art "canvas."
- Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025Style: 3/4 Inch DepthSize: 12" x 12"Verified PurchaseI love the product very much. However, the edges of some items are slightly damaged because the package is sometimes too large and lacks bubble cushioning. I hope you can improve the packaging soon!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2025Style: 1/8 Inch DepthSize: 5" x 7"Verified PurchaseI’ve had a very good time painting on these 5x7” mini gesso boards. They allow me to paint more scenes I’ve photographed over the years that I didn’t think I would ever get to do in a larger format.
I’ve had a very good time painting on these 5x7” mini gesso boards. They allow me to paint more scenes I’ve photographed over the years that I didn’t think I would ever get to do in a larger format.
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025Style: 1/8 Inch DepthSize: 9" x 12"Verified PurchaseI have always like the Ampersand boards for how smooth they are, allowing for extra details in painting. This product lives up to my expectations as always.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2016Style: 1/8 Inch DepthSize: 5" x 7"Verified PurchaseI am in love with these panels. Similar to painting on smooth masonite panels. This was my first time trying these so I bought this small size. I will be buying some larger sizes. They are smooth, easy to paint on in acrylics and look beautiful. I put them in a front loading black plastic frame that I took the glass out of. They look very nice in these frames and it provides a hanger to hang it on the wall. Very impressed with these panels. Nice high quality product for art.
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Amazon KundeReviewed in Germany on June 21, 2023
2.0 out of 5 stars Transportschaden
Style: 1/8 Inch DepthSize: 12" x 12"Verified PurchaseDas Board hat einen heftigen Transportschaden. Alle Ecken wurden gestaucht. Die Ecke links oben ist besonders beschädigt. Somit hat das Board seine "Museumsqualität" verloren. Für eine wertige Malarbeit ist es nicht mehr zu gebrauchen. Angesichts des hohen Preises und der hohen Transportkosten aus den USA hätte ich eine schützendere Verpackung erwartet.
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- PSReviewed in Germany on June 8, 2022
4.0 out of 5 stars Too small and too expensive
Style: 1/8 Inch DepthSize: 5" x 5"Verified PurchaseThey are smaller than I thought. Although, I’m sure they’re of great quality, but there are almost zero local retailers here in Germany, who offer Ampersand Gesso boards. The cost rises so high with all the shipping costs from Amazon or any other online shop. I wish Ampersand would find a way to offer its products directly to the customers in Germany without shipping costs. It’s expensive enough already. But it’s truly a nice product.
- DonReviewed in Canada on April 3, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Love these boards from airbrushjng!
Style: 1/8 Inch DepthSize: 12" x 16"Verified PurchaseThese are some of the best canvasses I've used for doing my airbrushing on, especially doing portriats!
- Julie J. DowdleReviewed in Canada on July 23, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Boards
Style: 1/8 Inch DepthSize: 11" x 14"Verified PurchaseI love these boards to do my acrylic paintings on. They are sturdy, nicely primed and the paint just glides on.
- RoundyReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Style: 1/8 Inch DepthSize: 6" x 6"Verified PurchaseGreat just pricey