Quartersawn Sycamore and Baltic Birch 12" x 12" Hardwood Cradled Substrate

This splendid one-of-a-kind 12" x 12" Quartersawn Sycamore and Baltic Birch Hardwood cradled substrate simply glistens in the light. You will love the soft snakeskin appearance of this unique piece. Only Mother Nature can grow such an amazing wood. The glossy appearance of the cradle provides depth and interest while the rich light honey brown serves as the backdrop for the natural caramel brown snakeskin pattern that dance along the surface. Quartersawing is a very time-consuming process which involves turning the log 1/4 turn before each cut in the milling process. No two boards are ever exactly the same making this truly a one-of-a-kind substrate.  This individually numbered substrate (SAS33) arrives to you ready to go out of the box.  This cradle has been pre-sealed top, bottom and sides, next 4 coats of white hard-sandable gesso were applied to the sealed birch top, hand sanded between coats. This step creates a hard flat surface to create on.  Lastly, 4 coats of Marine grade varn