Artefex ACM Panel is a lightweight but rigid and durable aluminum composite material (ACM)—two strong sheets of aluminum bonded to a solid polyethylene core. The panel is coated on one side with a white polyester coli coating finish and a mill (polished aluminum) finish on the other side. This panel is 3mm thick and is available in sizes from 5 x 7 to 20 x 24 inches.
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Unprimed ACM Panels
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Description
Description
Artefex ACM Panels: The Superior Choice for Professional Artists
Experience the unparalleled quality and performance of Artefex ACM Panels. Designed with the serious artist in mind, these panels are crafted from aluminum composite material (ACM), offering a perfect balance between durability and lightweight convenience.
Art Panel Key Features:
- Unmatched Durability: Artefex ACM Panels are built to last. The tough aluminum surface ensures your work remains intact and pristine over time, providing a trustworthy support that stands up to the rigors of any artistic process.
- Exceptional Stability: Forget about warping and bending. The aluminum composite core maintains its shape, ensuring a flat, reliable surface for all your artistic endeavors.
- Lightweight Construction: Despite their robust build, Artefex ACM Panels are surprisingly lightweight, making them easy to handle, transport, and store – perfect for artists on the go or those with limited studio space.
- Versatile Compatibility: Whether you work with oils, acrylics, watercolors, or mixed media, these panels offer a versatile surface that adapts to your creative needs. The preparatory layers are designed to bond seamlessly with different types of media, ensuring a flawless finish every time.
- Archival Quality: Artefex ACM Panels are acid-free and designed for archival purposes, ensuring that your masterpieces stand the test of time. Ideal for fine art, these panels meet the highest standards of quality and preservation.
Aluminum Art Panel Applications:
Artefex ACM Panels are suitable for:
- Fine Art Painting: Ideal for creating high-quality, commissioned professional artwork
- Mixed Media: Perfect for artists who use a combination of materials and techniques that require a surface that is stable.
- Outdoor Painting: Lightweight and portable, making them an excellent choice for plein air painting.
- Archival Projects: Guarantee the longevity your work for future generations in publicly funded projects that must have the longest possible lifetime.
This weather-resistant panel is ideal for a wide range of paint mediums and mounting applications including these:
- Acrylic
- Casein tempera
- Egg tempera
- Glue tempera
- Oil
- Oil-alkyd
Tips for Achieving Optimal Mounting and Painting Results on Artefex Panels
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Acclimate the Panel:
- Ensure the panel reaches room temperature before use, particularly if it has been stored in a cold environment.
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Control Humidity:
- Maintain stable humidity levels and avoid overly dry conditions.
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Handle with Care:
- Avoid touching the panel surface with bare hands to avoid transferring oils to the surface.
- Refrain from letting any cleaning liquids or solvents (except ethyl or isopropyl alcohol) dry on the panel.
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Remove Protective Film Carefully:
- If the panel is covered with a protective film, remove it slowly and carefully to minimize static build-up.
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Use Ionized Air:
- For best outcomes, sweep the panel surface with ionized air before painting or mounting to reduce static electricity. This is optional and should only be used if you have trouble properly attaching the glue or canvas to the panel.
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Temperature Limits:
- Keep the panel away from heat sources exceeding 80°C (175°F). Most importantly keep the environment consistent. If its warm make sure its warm throughout the entire process. If its cold and damp, make sure its cold and damp throughout the entire mounting process.
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Additional information
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
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| Dimensions | N/A |
| Choose Size | 11×14, 12×12, 12×16, 14×18, 16×16, 16×20, 18×24, 20×24, 24×24, 5×7, 8×10, 8×8, 9×12 |
| Choose Finish | Natural |
| Choose Panel | 3MM, 6MM Honeycomb |
FAQ’s
Can I paint with oils on an Acrylic Ground?
The basic rule is that you can paint with oils on Acryclic grounds but you can’t paint with Acrylics on an Oil ground.
Do I have to varnish my oil paintings when working on these panels?
We recommend you varnish all oil paintings. It is important to to wait at least 6 months before varnishing, as it takes at least that long for oil paintings to dry. If you varnish, you will protect your art from the back and the front, ensuring your artwork has the best chance to stand the test of time.
Can I just paint directly on Aluminum?
We do not recommend painting directly on unprimed aluminum. Think of your aluminum panels as the stretcher bars on traditional stretched canvas. Its what supports the surface you paint on, not the painting surface itself.
Are the panels rigid at large sizes?
3mm ACM Panels are rigid up to 24 inches but are less rigid at larger sizes making them ideal for smaller art works. 4mm Copper Panels are rigid up to 36 Inches but can be made as large as 48×96 inches. 6mm Honeycomb panels are very rigid at even the largest sizes. In addition they are 60% lighter than a 3mm panel making them ideal for extra large works of art. Gallery panels are made with 3mm panels. Their unique design reinforces the panels in a way that makes them very rigid even at extra large sizes!
Do these panels get heavy at larger sizes?
3mm panel weighs 2.85grams/square inch (0.1 oz) 4mm panel weighs 4.9 grams/ square inch (0.17 oz) 6mm Honeycomb panel weighs 1.71 grams/square inch (0.06 oz), Gallery panel weighs weighs 3.6 grams/square inch (3.7 oz) Even the copper panels are relatively light. The lightest, 6mm honeycomb panels are by far the lightest panels standing at 19lbs for a huge 4’x8′ panel!
How do you hang or frame these panels?
There is a wide range of ways of presenting your artwork. Most commonly artist frame these panels. Though that is the most common presentation we offer a couple other options. Below you will find two hanging systems that we offer, C channel hanging system and the click on hanging system. Both are great for, the 3mm, 4mm and 6mm panels. The gallery panel comes with its own hanging system that you can hang on a wire.
Can I buy a unique shape not listed above?
Yes! in fact just send us a picture of what you need and we will see what we can do? We have made everything from arches to giant hand made cutouts.
Can i get a triptych or a series of panels that fit with each other?
Yes we have tackled some very unique projects. Contact us and see what is possible!
Do custom panels take longer to manufacture?
Yes we typically add at least a week to production with any custom shape.
Is it hard or expensive to ship these panels?
These panels are very thin and light, making them easy and inexpensive to ship. Keep in mind that shipping one of these panels is the same as shipping ten, so bundling can greatly reduce the per panel shipping cost.
Are these easy to store in my studio?
These panels, can fit in the tightest spaces in your studio. Being rigid, light weigh and very thin allows them to be stored in the most out of the way areas of your studio without being worried of ripping you canvas!
Can i buy a panel larger than 5'x10'?
Unfortunately the biggest panel we offer at this time is 60 inches by 120 inches. Though it is possible to attach the panels together, there will still be seam. We are working on providing solutions for muralists and other artist that work in larger formats.
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We use 3mm thick ACM panels to provide the most durable, rigid, and long-lasting support for your art. ACM panels do not react to relative humidity and other environmental changes, providing a very stable support for artwork. For larger sizes up to 5ft by 10ft we use a 6mm thick Gridpanel.
We cut Artefex ACM panels to standard sizes but we also cut custom panels in any shape or size you don’t see above.
Finally we inspect and stamp every panel before sending it to you. This stamp represents an insurance policy not just for artists but for collectors. Your artwork is safe on an Artefex panel for generations.
Anna S –
I love these panels. I use oils on them and love the smooth surface. Great customer service too! I needed help sanding the panels and they walked me through it on the phone. Highly recommend this product and business!
Yulia C –
These panels are the best ones I've tried for alcohol inks or any fluid mediums on the U.S. market. The surface is extra smooth and absorbs minimum of pigment, which is critical for correcting ink work. My initial order came in damaged, but Artefex customer service team took care of the issue quickly and smoothly. Overall a great experience. I will definitely buy from them again. Cheers!
Juan S –
I initially ordered the trial pack and was blown away with the ease of paining on the panels. I then ordered unprimed panels and followed the instructions to prime. Super easy to prepare and a pleasure to pain on. The aluminum is excellent quality and easy to archive. I will never use anything else to paint on since the panels are sturdy, do not warp, and lightweight.
Diana B –
My panel arrived so beautifully packed I almost hated to undo it! And now I can see why artists are switching
To these smooth indestructible panels! I will never buy anything else! I can’t wait to paint in it once my gesso is dry!!
Alanna P –
ACM panels are great surfaces to paint on. They are light weight and easy to transport too. I've switch from wood panels and am so much happier.
Anna C –
Buy it! It is The BEST surface I have ever used. I will be using only this panels from now.
John G –
I just adore working on ACM and Artefex is my go-to for pre-cut formats. Thank you!
Ale M –
The panel came packaged in the most caring way. The panel is extremely high quality. And the customer service WOW! They did everything to make sure I got the panel safe and on time, never failing to be extremely kind and understanding.
Herb S –
By far the best panels ive ever used
Joanie2953 R –
I never received my order . Emailed a number of times and have not heard back from owner.