22x22" Chessboard 2 Wood Shape Blank - 1/2" Thick
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22x22" Chessboard Size 2 CNC Cut Baltic Birch Wood Blank / Pre-Cut Plywood Shape
The Crafted Elements line of precision CNC cut wood shapes and blanks are perfect for resin art, painting, laser engraving and vinyl sign creation. If you are an artist or crafter looking for thick, high quality wood shapes then look no further!
Crafted out out of B/BB 1/2" (12mm) Baltic birch furniture grade plywood our shapes are guaranteed to be good one side, without obvious imperfections or fillers. The opposite side may have filler plugs or small defects. Shapes that have grooves or engraving on the surface will have no plugs or fillers on that side.
Our chessboard blanks are perfect for creating resin art chessboards. Primer, fill and paint the blank. Fill each of the (64) 2.125x2.125" squares with two alternating colors and top coat / clear coat / flood coat to finish it off. Each square is approximately 0.2" deep. The border around the perimeter is 1 5/8" (1.625"). Due to the way these blanks are produced and the carving/shaping involved in pocketing out each of the 64 squares on these you should expect minor imperfections like splintering or loose fibers on the surface of the wood. We recommend using wood filler and a high solids filler primer to coat the blank before painting or applying epoxy resin.
Unlike regular plywood, Baltic birch has thicker, stronger veneer layers that are usually free of knots and voids. This means you don't end up with gaps or holes exposed on the edge when cutting and shaping it. It also features a muted neutral color tone and grain pattern, making it excellent for staining or painting. Gel stain, dye, paint and resin bond to Baltic birch plywood extremely well.
Don't settle for thin, flimsy 1/4" or 3/8" laser-cut material. Our 1/2" thick wood blanks are CNC cut and won't have any burning or charring around the perimeter that a laser cutter leaves and always rubs off on your hands. We inspect and give a light 120 grit sand to each shape as it comes off of our CNC machine to ensure you get a workpiece that is ready to go. You may, however, want to hand sand the perimeter with a sanding sponge (120 -> 180 -> 220 grit) for a perfectly smooth finish.