59 Inch Classic A1 Single Stretcher Bar 3/4" Deep #A1-59

Classic™ 3/4" Deep Bar • 1/16" Canvas Clearance

This Stretcher Bar is the standard in the industry for Stretched Canvases and works with standard picture frames. It provides 1/16" Canvas Clearance on both sides, you can stretch either side of the Bar.

• Produces a 3/4" deep stretched canvas (Actual depth is 11/16")
• 1-5/8" wide Stretcher Bar
• Precision machined corners
• Solid Ponderosa Pine or Fir from the Pacific Northwest
• The ends are mirror images of each other, so they naturally fit together; no other parts are needed
• Corner Keys may be purchased separately to expand the frame, only if needed to increase the tension after the canvas has been stretched

Finger Jointed Wood is not meant for Stretcher Bars

Solid wood makes the most dependable Stretcher Bar, because one homogeneous wood member is going to behave similarly across the entire length of the Bar. Whereas, with finger-jointed wood is made-up of multiple pieces of wood, sometimes on the actual joint itself, presenting multiple points of failure which no one can control.

We only use Solid Wood to build our Stretcher Bars because a solid piece of wood will last indefinitely. When we speak of archival value, it's not just the paint you use and the quality of your canvas and ground, even the wood choices manufacturers add or reduce value to your final painting. The fact is, you don't want problems, and finger joints only increase that risk of the wood falling apart in the future.

The glue used to bind finger joints is a water based adhesive and when that wood is exposed to high humidity environments, particularly with exterior walls, the glue joints can give-up. As a manufacturer, Masterpiece® does its part to conserve as much wood as possible, and still provide a quality product that will out-perform any other in the marketplace.

Our Ecosystem Depends on Healthy Forests

Forests play a vital role in our planet's ecosystem. They absorb carbon dioxide, filter air and water, and provide habitat for countless species of plants and animals. By using sustainably sourced lumber, we can help to protect these important ecosystems and ensure that they continue to provide these valuable services for generations to come.

Canvas Size Needed for this Stretcher Bar

Most artists will stretch the canvas and attach the staples or tacks onto the back side of the frame. Doing so allows you to paint on the edge and hang your art without needed a picture frame. Generally speaking, you should allow 4 Inches of canvas beyond the size of your frame.

For example, if you were to stretch a 24x59 frame size, which happens to be a custom proportion, your canvas should be about 28 x 63. This allows you ample room to stretch and attach the canvas on the back. Should you ever need to remove the canvas from the frame and re-attach it, it still serves that purpose too. Should you want to attach the canvas from the edge of the stretcher frame, then you can reduce the size of your canvas about 3/4" all the way around the frame.

From the heart of California, Masterpiece® has been weaving a legacy since 1965, curating the best Stretcher Bars North America has witnessed. Our unwavering dedication to quality and innovation has cast us in the limelight as the trendsetting stalwarts in the realm of fine-art canvases. The patents we hold are not just certificates but validations of our pursuit of perfection. Engage with our creations and feel the promise of unmatched quality, a promise that resonates with your clients and every future beholder of your masterpiece.

You know that I become quite powerless whenever I am obliged to write for an instrument which I cannot bear. ♦ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

A figure synonymous with classical music brilliance, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart faced dilemmas that might surprise many. This declaration offers a profound insight into the intricacies of his creative process and the challenges he encountered. Mozart, despite his prodigious talents, wasn't immune to the intricacies and preferences that come with the creative territory.

Artists have always had their favored mediums and tools, those that resonate with their innermost sensibilities. Mozart's aversion to certain instruments wasn't a sign of weakness, but rather a testament to his intimate connection with his work. His compositions were not merely assignments; they were extensions of his very soul. When an artist is deeply connected to their medium, any dissonance, be it in the form of an undesired instrument or an incompatible material, can disrupt the flow of creativity. We, too, in our artistic endeavors, may find that certain tools or mediums don't align with our vision or feelings. And that's perfectly acceptable.

Mozart's candidness serves as a beacon for all of us in the artistic realm. It's a call to honor our genuine selves, to acknowledge our preferences, and to work in harmony with them rather than against them. By doing so, we not only preserve our artistic integrity but also allow for creations that are genuinely reflective of who we are. In the vast landscape of art, there is ample room for our unique voices, preferences, and passions. Like Mozart, we should embrace them, for they make our artistry all the more compelling and authentic.

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We offer you these words of wisdom and our take on the message in hope to inspire your art. We also pay tribute by creating this unique portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Go paint!