Description
134 Inch Elite™ B2 Single Stretcher Bar 1-1/2" Deep B2-134
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Elite™ B2 Bar 1.5" Deep is the ultimate 1-1/2" museum quality Stretcher Bar system. This item is for one Stretcher Bar. Cross Braces may be ordered to create a frame that has multiple cross braces up to 16 crosses for the largest size. Frame support is the most important part of your canvas frame, because it makes it possible to achieve the maximum canvas tension. To add tension to your stretched canvas, simply press the brace keys further into their respective slots.
Elite™ Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Bar • 1/2" Canvas Clearance
A Canvas Clearance of 1/2" is the space between the Bar and the canvas. Generally speaking, more clearance reduces the risk of the canvas touching the wood and creating unsightly lines during painting. Our design provides the optimal clearance so as not to impact your painting, but still leaving enough wood to the maximize strength of the Stretcher Bar.
No Finger Joints!
Solid Wood is far superior to finger jointed wood, which is many small pieces glued together, each with varying grain densities that absorb and shed moisture at varying rates, expanding and contracting non-uniformly as environmental conditions change, and causing the wood to bow and the finger joints to eventually fail.
A single homogeneous kiln-dried solid wood Stretcher Bar outperforms and outlasts a finger jointed Bar whose sole purpose is to save the manufacturer cost, not contribute to the archival value of artwork intended to last a millennium. 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.
Forests need People, and People Need Forests
The concept of sustainability presupposes a comprehensive engagement of individuals in the art and science of forest stewardship, both in the present and for the well-being of generations to come. Humanity undoubtedly extracts wood from forests to supplement our needs, but they also play a crucial role in bestowing diligent care upon these ecosystems. This stewardship encompasses not only the responsible harvesting of forest resources but also extends to the safeguarding of clean water sources, the preservation of wildlife and their native habitats, and the mitigation of potential threats like erosion, fires, and diseases that could otherwise lead to untimely degradation of these precious woodlands.
Masterpiece® uses only lumber harvested from responsibly and sustainably managed timberlands.
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 6 Inches of canvas beyond the size of your frame.
For example, if you were to stretch a 67x134 frame size, which happens to be a 2:1 Domino aspect ratio size, your canvas should be about 73 x 140. 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.
With deep family ties and a legacy spanning since 1965 in California, Masterpiece® has been the epitome of unmatched quality in Stretcher Bars across North America. Our commitment to pioneering excellence has crowned us as the forerunners in the world of professional fine-art canvases. Bolstered by our patented innovations, our products exude a caliber that's in a league of its own. One touch, and the unparalleled quality becomes palpable, leaving an indelible impression on your clients and all future admirers of your art.
A painter's heart beats in rhythm with the strokes of creation.
♦ Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of the foremost figures of Impressionism, often sought to translate his emotions directly onto the canvas. This sentiment echoes the intertwined relationship between an artist's emotions and their creative process. Renoir's evocative statement paints a vivid picture of how every brushstroke, every dab of paint, is not just a mere physical action, but a reflection of the artist's soul.
Artists understand the sensation of being lost in their work, feeling every emotion surge with each movement. Whether it's a swirl of happiness, a line of sorrow, or a shade of longing, the canvas becomes a mirror to the artist's inner world. When we immerse ourselves in our work, we synchronize our heartbeat with the rhythm of creation, leading to pieces that are not just visually appealing but emotionally stirring. Renoir's words are a reminder that art is not a mere job or hobby; it's an extension of who we are, and our heart and soul resonate in every piece we create.
We curated this empowering quote with some context and hope you find it insightful, plus we created this unique portrait of Pierre-Auguste Renoir to make it a bit more intriguing. Now get to work on your own!
Additional Details
- SKU:
- B2-134
- Canvas and Depth:
- 1.50 in. Elite Professional
- Length:
- 134 Inch
