{"product_id":"gothic-steeple-floater-panel","title":"Trekell Gothic Steeple Floater Panel – 1\/2\" Baltic Birch – 6.75\" x 12\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTrekell Gothic Steeple Floater Panel – 1\/2\" Baltic Birch – 6.75\" x 12\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrekell Gothic Steeple Floater Panel combines a dramatic architectural silhouette with our built-in floater panel design, giving artists a distinctive Baltic Birch painting surface with the appearance of an integrated frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Gothic architecture, the tall format features a pointed-arch painting area surrounded by a decorative steeple-shaped outer frame. The strong vertical shape creates a natural focal point for portraits, figurative work, sacred imagery, architecture, fantasy, dark art, florals, botanical subjects, and other compositions that benefit from an unconventional format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire panel is cut from a single piece of premium 1\/2\" B\/BB Grade Baltic Birch. A 1\/4\" routed gap separates the central painting surface from the surrounding outer frame, creating the visual effect of a floating artwork without requiring a separate frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is pre-sanded with 180-grit sandpaper and left unprimed so you can prepare it for your preferred medium and technique. With proper preparation, the panel can be used with oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, encaustic, ink, enamel, charcoal, pencil, pastel, pyrography, and mixed media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Artists Choose the Trekell Gothic Steeple Floater Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistinctive Gothic steeple-inspired silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePointed-arch central painting area\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6.75\" x 12\" panel dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade from a single piece of premium 1\/2\" B\/BB Grade Baltic Birch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated floater-style frame eliminates the need for a separate frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1\/4\" routed gap creates separation between the painting surface and outer frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrame width varies throughout the decorative shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-sanded with 180-grit sandpaper\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnprimed surface gives you control over preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural Baltic Birch can be incorporated into the finished artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for a wide range of media when properly prepared\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCNC-routed keyhole on the back for easy hanging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo additional frame required for display\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProudly made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePanel Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.75\" x 12\"\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e B\/BB Grade Baltic Birch Plywood\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gothic Steeple with Pointed-Arch Painting Area\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unprimed, Pre-Sanded to 180 Grit\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eRouted Gap:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\" Wide\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated into the Panel, Width Varies Throughout the Shape\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seal and\/or prime as appropriate for your chosen medium\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Encaustic, Ink, Enamel, Charcoal, Pencil, Pastel, Pyrography, and Mixed Media with proper preparation\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eHanging:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC-Routed Keyhole\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePreparing Your Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis panel arrives unprimed so you can prepare the surface for your preferred medium. Oil and acrylic artists can seal and prime the Baltic Birch with their preferred ground, while watercolor artists should apply watercolor ground or mount watercolor paper to the painting surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor pyrography or techniques where you want to work directly on the natural Baltic Birch, the pre-sanded surface can be used without applying a painting ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drilling, sawing, sanding, or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/wood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eP65Warnings.ca.gov\/wood\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trekell Router Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32115004211293,"sku":"GP-Steeple-Floater","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/2021\/8973\/files\/Trekell_Gothic_Steeple_Floater_Panel_-_Wooden_Painting_Canvas_Frame.jpg?v=1762506050","url":"https:\/\/www.trekell.sbs\/products\/gothic-steeple-floater-panel","provider":"Trekell Art Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}