Please note: The cradles of our panels are constructed of basswood, which is a soft wood by nature. Small imperfections, divots, or "smushes" can occasionally occur during transit. A panel that is received with these slight imperfections will not be replaced. Smushes like the ones shown in the photo below can be easily returned to their original shape by leaving a damp sock or towel on the surface for approximately one hour, then removing and leaving to dry naturally.
Artists have been painting on wood paint panels for centuries. Many old world paintings have survived due to the longevity of the wooden panels they were painted on. Wood panels offer a solid surface to paint on and are simple to hang and display.
Manufactured in the U.S.A. using 1/8" Baltic Birch facing with no seams or patches on the panel and Wisconsin kiln dried select basswood is used for the cradling. Finely sanded and ready for your primer or for use as a craft panel.
Our custom panels are designed to allow you to be creative, and choose the size and profile that works best for your creative project. Maybe you wanted 2 - 16 x 24 x 2.5" and 1 - 16 x 28 x 4" for a unique tryptic? Not to worry, we can do it! Simply use our custom panel calculator below, choose your sizes, profile width and whether you wanted a bevel or not.
We offer most sizes as small as 4 x 4, and up to 48 x 60. Panels larger than 48 x 60 may vary in pricing vs. quoted by the calculator after order placement since we may upgrade your panel to 1/4" facing material vs. 1/8". Keep in mind that panels larger than 48 x 60 require special materials to produce, and must be crated to be shipped safely. Thus, they are much more expensive to produce.
We offer an amazing selection of profile widths. You can choose, 7/8", 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3", 4" or even 6". How awesome is that? Have an idea for something in between, or even more exotic? Email us, and we will put our heads together to see what we can do to accommodate your vision
By default our panels come with a 90 degree edge. We also offer a beveled edge that has a slight angle on all the edges and corners of our panels, which smooths the facing of the panel near the edges. Don't want a 90 degree edge, and want a beveled edge? No problem, just select the bevel option. There is no additional charge - just choose what you like and what suites your creative personality!
Bracing on all our panels are provided on larger sizes in the corners, center or H-bracing (see below). The amount or style of bracing will depend on the size ordered, and our experience of what is required for your custom size. If you have a special bracing request please let us know by including a comment with your order, and we will get back to you with the available options. Additional costs may apply.
When choosing your panels you may also want to consider ordering 2 or more of the same size custom panels. We give you 25% off when you order 2 or more of the same panel. Why? Because we save time when we can set up to do more than one size of a panel, and we pass those savings on to you! We give an even bigger, 34% discount, if you order 12 or more of the same sized panel! Stock up, and save even more!
Also when placing your order consider maximizing your freight charges. Panel orders do not qualify for our free shipping promotion. Being made of quality wood they are heavy, and FedEx charges a lot to ship them. Sometimes it is not even the weight, but FedEx charges us a dimensional weight. Dimensional weight calculates a weight greater than the actual weight due to the size of the box. We hate giving the money to FedEx as much as you do! The more panels you order the less you will pay per panel for shipping.
Questions or concerns? Please give us a call or email us. As a 4th generation, small family business, we are here to help you, and want to make sure you are satisfied!
Available at a great discount - save up to 34% when getting 12 or more!
- 24" x 24" Panels are braced on the corners only
- 24" x 36", 30" x 30", and 36" x 36" are single-braced (left)
- 30" x 40", 30" x 42", 36" x 48", 40" x 40", 48" x 48", and 48" x 60" are h-braced (right)
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Overall Rating: 5.00 from 3 reviews.
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Love these panels and service! (5/5) | Sep 7, 2021 | Jennifer Glover Riggs | Bethel CT US |
I’m a professional artist, and I work mainly on cradled wood panels. I love these panels. They have a huge selection of sizes and depths, and their custom panels are fantastic. Their customer service is also top notch, and very responsive. If you’re looking for custom wood panels, this is the place to buy them. Highly recommend! | ||||
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Great Quality Panels (5/5) | Sep 13, 2019 | Stephen | Metairie LA US |
I ordered 2 custom size panels. Rex Art had the lowest price of anywhere i checked and the quality was better than standard panels I buy from other sources. Will definitely buy again. | ||||
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REVISED REVIEW (5/5) | Aug 7, 2019 | Sarah G C | |
REVISED REVIEW: earlier I reported that I received damaged panels from Rex Art. After being contacted by their customer service in response to my negative review, I realize that it was MY MISTAKE! I had ordered cradled panels from several vendors for comparison, and now realize that the damaged order was from an entirely different vendor. The ones I received from Rex Art were, in fact, perfectly made, came on time, and offered at a fair price. I am totally impressed with the level of personal commitment from the company, so would very much like, not only to set the record straight, but offer my sincere apology for my previous review. Thank you Rex Art for a job well done. :-) |
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