5×7 Trial Pack

42 customer reviews

$20.00

Have you been wanting to try Artefex art panels, but couldn’t decide on just one? Here’s is your golden opportunity. Try out any three different 5×7 Artefex ACM art panels for just $20. Shipping is free (USA Only)! Choose three panel types you like and your new panels are on their way!

***NOTE: Limit to one of each panel per pack.***

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Description

Description

Small Sample Art Panel

Unlock the full potential of your art with Artefex’s exclusive trial pack, designed to offer you the ultimate introduction to our premium art panels. Have Artefex art panels intrigued you, but you can’t decide which type to try first? This is your golden opportunity to experience the unmatched quality of Artefex ACM sample art panel.

Large Variety of Art Boards for Any Artist

For just $20, explore any three different 5×7 Artefex ACM art panels, each meticulously crafted to elevate your creative process. Our panels provide a perfect surface for a wide range of techniques, ensuring that your artwork reaches professional standards. With free shipping (USA only), you can enjoy this trial pack without any additional costs.

Choose any combination of our three panel types — be it oil-primed, acrylic-primed, or raw surfaces — and discover the Artefex difference. Chose three panels or double up and choose 6, 9 or all the panels Artefex manufactures. Free shipping no matter how many trial packs you order. Take this opportunity to enhance your artistic toolkit and see why Artefex panels are the preferred choice of professional artists worldwide. Check out Erin Hardin trying all of our panels with a 30 day daily painting challenge!

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.

Hanging System

Additional information

Additional information

1st Panel

361 Copper Natural, 410 Lead Alkyd Primed Eggshell, 411 Lead Alkyd Primed Smooth, 450 Rublev Tempera Primed Panel, 513 Acrylic Primed Cotton Extra-Fine, 515 Lead Alkyd Primed Cotton Polyester Extra Fine, 516 Acrylic Primed Cotton Fine, 530 Acrylic Primed Linen Medium, 531 Lead Oil Primed Linen Medium, 532 Lead Oil Primed Linen Extra Fine, 533 Lead Oil Primed Linen Fine, 535 Acrylic Primed Linen Fine, 536 Titanium Oil Primed Linen Medium, 537 Titanium Oil Primed Linen Fine, 538 Titanium Oil Primed Linen Extra Fine, 574 Acrylic Primed Linen Extra Fine, 587 Acrylic Primed Cotton Medium, 614 Arches Paper, 614 Chartapanel, 650 Strathmore Paper, Plain ACM Panel

2nd Panel

361 Copper Natural, 410 Lead Alkyd Primed Eggshell, 411 Lead Alkyd Primed Smooth, 450 Rublev Tempera Primed Panel, 513 Acrylic Primed Cotton Extra-Fine, 515 Lead Alkyd Primed Cotton Polyester Extra Fine, 516 Acrylic Primed Cotton Fine, 530 Acrylic Primed Linen Medium, 531 Lead Oil Primed Linen Medium, 532 Lead Oil Primed Linen Extra Fine, 533 Lead Oil Primed Linen Fine, 535 Acrylic Primed Linen Fine, 536 Titanium Oil Primed Linen Medium, 537 Titanium Oil Primed Linen Fine, 538 Titanium Oil Primed Linen Extra Fine, 574 Acrylic Primed Linen Extra Fine, 587 Acrylic Primed Cotton Medium, 614 Arches Paper, 614 Chartapanel, 650 Strathmore Paper, Plain ACM Panel

3rd Panel

361 Copper Natural, 410 Lead Alkyd Primed Eggshell, 411 Lead Alkyd Primed Smooth, 450 Rublev Tempera Primed Panel, 513 Acrylic Primed Cotton Extra-Fine, 515 Lead Alkyd Primed Cotton Polyester Extra Fine, 516 Acrylic Primed Cotton Fine, 530 Acrylic Primed Linen Medium, 531 Lead Oil Primed Linen Medium, 532 Lead Oil Primed Linen Extra Fine, 533 Lead Oil Primed Linen Fine, 535 Acrylic Primed Linen Fine, 536 Titanium Oil Primed Linen Medium, 537 Titanium Oil Primed Linen Fine, 538 Titanium Oil Primed Linen Extra Fine, 574 Acrylic Primed Linen Extra Fine, 587 Acrylic Primed Cotton Medium, 614 Arches Paper, 614 Chartapanel, 650 Strathmore Paper, Plain ACM Panel

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.

Reviews (42)

42 reviews for 5×7 Trial Pack

  1. Kelley

    Great deal to try out

    Great deal to try out new panels. I especially loved the copper and lead primed linen on ACM

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  2. Hillary T

    I loved the one I

    I loved the one I used. There was one that was way too fragile and found that the paper was easily scarred.

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  3. Garrett O

    Great way to test out

    Great way to test out some panels for a low expense before you buy, especially if you haven’t ever painted on ACM or copper. The free shipping made it especially worthwhile. The panels are high quality and seem like they’ll last forever.

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  4. Daylen G

    Superior quality! Can’t wait to

    Superior quality! Can’t wait to try them. This company is very dedicated to excellent service and customer satisfaction, but also takes real interest in the artist. Definitely will buy more from Artefex! Best wishes and many years of business

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  5. Annie S

    I'm loving these panels! Well

    I'm loving these panels! Well constructed and clearly labeled, which is important for samples!! Amazing customer service, too. I can't say enough good things. I can't wait to get more!

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  6. Anonymous

    great, exactly what I needed

    great, exactly what I needed

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  7. Andrew S

    Great way to test different

    Great way to test different types of panels

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  8. Malcolm

    Great Trial Pack

    This is a test review

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  9. Melanie B

    Great company that cares about

    Great company that cares about personal service and archival products!

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  10. Eugene W

    Top Class

    I received the Trial Pack 5×7 promptly.
    Very happy with my purchase of these innovative panels, though I wish I was in the USA and would only have to pay $20, as with tax and delivery it cost more than three times the amount.
    Would definitely buy more larger panels next time.
    Thank you.

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  11. Al M

    Amazing panels

    I loved the copper panel went to work on it immediately and painted a beautiful macaw on a branch. I also love the lead prime oil linen panel its the first time for me painting over lead prime linen on this support, really enjoying the feeling of the the painting and the quick drying capability of the lead prime base.

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  12. Deena B

    Great to try the different

    Great to try the different boards

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  13. Larry S

    Great panels

    I love these panels. They are solid and smooth for portrait painting

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  14. Patricia B

    Trial pack

    I’m an oil artist and in three galleries locally. I have been painting since the 70”s.
    I love the medium linen for all my seascapes and birds.
    The fine linen is perfect for my portraits.
    Now ready to order larger sizes. Love everything about these primed priceless canvases. Where gave you been all my art life?

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  15. Evelyn S

    Fabulous!!!

    Tried my first ACM panel today from Artefex from the sample pack I ordered, the 5×7 oil primed linen canvas mounted on ACM. I am super impressed with the high level of quality, and the easy, smooth feel of the oil paint on the panel. Love the coverage and how pleasant it was to paint on a sturdy surface instead of a regular canvas. This was certainly one of my most enjoyable painting sessions. If you’re curious about painting on ACM panels, go ahead and order the Artefex sample pack. It comes with three choices of 5×7 panels and there’s a large variety of finishes to choose from. I am impressed with the results and overall experience! I can’t wait to try my next panel!

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  16. Jill H

    Nice product

    I look forward to painting on these surfaces that are new to me.

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  17. Lisa M

    Wonderful substrate

    I ordered the sample pack to try them out and I’m so glad I did. The extra fine linen weave is amazing for my realism paintings. Highly recommend.

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  18. Jeffrey A

    Great test pkg!

    Tried the copper, unprimed and Tempanel. I think the Tempanel will be best for my acrylic painting, but I also wish it was completely smooth without any (albeit sporadic) texture marks.

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  19. Bob G

    Customer service excellent

    Hi Anton,
    I haven't used them yet. But your customer service is over the top. When I use them I'll send you the finished painting and let you know what i think.

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  20. Carol L

    Trial pack

    Great!

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  21. Gabriella C

    3pack trial

    I received and will use them

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  22. Varvara V

    Service is not present.

    1. It took Artefex some time to prepare and ship my tiny order.
    2. My long-awaited order got lost. The seller promised to ship the replacement for the uninsured lost order but never did.
    3. All attempts to reach the seller in regards to my lost order after his first response failed.
    4. Also, I had four to five attempts to create another custom order (via email, chat, and phone call with Anton), but never heard back to get even a quote.
    5. Previously, I already ordered once from this store lead oil primed panels. The backing of the panels was ink stamped with a huge logo, which I had trouble removing even with acetone (as it was recommended by the seller). It took me a good chunk of time and also affected the aesthetic of the panel backing.

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  23. Mary W

    Love the surface

    I am sold on these panels.. if it hadn’t been for the trial set I never would have ordered them.. I’ve always liked hard smooth surfaces but have only found primed panels in the UK.. looking forward to ordering the larger size.

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  24. Alison E

    Great concept and products

    So far, I’ve tried 4 out of 6 panels that I’ve previously ordered. These are awesome and sturdy and I’m excited to try some bigger ones. I definitely pretty the fine linen primed ones. Will be ordering more in the future. 🙂 customer service is great as well.

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  25. Camilo O

    The best of the best

    Yes, very good! The most stable and practical supports I ever had.

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  26. Shelby S

    Best little trial pack ever!

    I love being able to try multiple different surfaces for such a good price! It’s nice to be able to try a smaller, new surface without committing to a large one or large pack. Thanks for providing affordable, archival, and amazing products

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  27. Hanzel H

    Panel came dented

    One of the panels arrived dented. Not a reflection of the product itself, but more of the shipping/packaging

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  28. Ricardo G

    Excellent panels!

    I’m really impressed by how sturdy, yet how light weight these panels are! I HIGHLY recommend them! Will buy again and again!

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  29. Dyan L

    Quality workmanship !

    My trial pack has been a great preview of well primed linens mounted to various substrates. Well primed and consistent in texture. The quality is superb.
    That said, I would like to see a heavier combo substrate offered for large panels even if the product becomes a bit heavier so the rigidity would be less compromised when the size of the panel increases.

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  30. Stephen C

    Try a new surface

    I got a sample pack of 5 x 7 Artefex surfaces and an enjoying the different effects that each provide. It’s a fun experiment

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  31. Holly H

    Love these panels

    Love the Tempanels. I used them with tube tempera paint and love the way it turned out. I haven't used them yet with my tempera paint I make myself, that's next.

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  32. Paula S

    Great trial pack!

    I loved all three of the trial panels I received, and had a hard time deciding! I have ordered some more and can’t wait to receive them so I can get started painting!

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  33. J. M

    Amazing

    The quality of these panels is amazing. Perfectly prepared. They are lovely surfaces to paint on!

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  34. Julie C

    Love Arteflex!

    I loved them! Cannot wait to order more! I haven’t tried the copper yet, waiting for something spectacular !

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  35. Kathleen G

    So smooth

    Love the easy flow of paint on the canvas.

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  36. Molly L

    I absolutely loved all three

    I absolutely loved all three panels. I will definitely be ordering more and recommending them to friends.

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  37. Monica L

    Never received it! I emailed

    Never received it! I emailed about the issue and got no response. Quite disappointing to say the least.

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  38. Katherine F

    Perfect for quick studies and little gems

    I really like these panels. Ready for paint and sturdy they are ideal for plein air studies

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  39. Naomi B

    Love the variety and options

    Love the variety and options of the panels! Great quality.

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  40. Armando A

    Tiny titans

    These 5”x7” panels were great to try out several panels at a good price. I’m now considering using this size for future finished pieces as well as ordering larger sizes to work on.

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  41. Barbara W

    Loved the linen panel. Can't

    Loved the linen panel.
    Can't wait to try copper for the first time.

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  42. Liz C

    Great Way to Sample THREE Different Surfaces!

    Wonderful quality, good value, too!

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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.