82 Inch Elite B2 Single Stretcher Bar 1-1/2" Deep #B2-82

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.

Solid Wood is Archival - Finger Jointed Wood is Not

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 make are part of the archival process.

The principal reason manufactures use finger jointed wood is reduce cost, not increase archival value. Wood constantly grows and shrinks when the environment becomes hotter, or colder, or more humid, or more dry. Because finger jointed wood is made-up of multiple and varied pieces of wood, with varying grain patterns and densities, they each absorb and shed moisture at varying rates, which works on the glue joints that hold them together, causing the wood to bow and the joints to eventually fail, and certainly not consistent with increasing the archival value of your artwork frame support.

As a manufacturer, we do our part to conserve as much wood as possible, and still provide a quality made product that will out-perform any other in the marketplace.

Sustainable Forests Ensure More Wood for Communities

Using lumber from sustainably managed forests is not only the responsible thing to do, it's also a way to ensure that the wood products we rely on continue to be available in the future. By supporting sustainable forestry practices, we can help to ensure a steady supply of wood products while also protecting the environment and supporting local communities.

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 65x82 frame size, which happens to be a custom proportion, your canvas should be about 71 x 88. 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.

The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. ♦ Mark Twain

The luminary behind such classics as Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain often interwove profound insights about the human condition within his tales. His assertion about living life to its fullest to dispel the fear of its end reflects the depth of his understanding of human nature. Twain recognized that the apprehension of death often stems from regrets, from opportunities not taken, and experiences not embraced.

These words serve as a poignant reminder. We are often faced with the daunting prospect of vulnerability in our creations, of exposing our innermost emotions, hopes, and fears. Yet, by embracing this vulnerability, by living our art career with authenticity and fervor, we can overcome the trepidation of judgment or failure. When we immerse ourselves completely in our art, we not only find our true selves but also foster a connection with our audience that transcends time. This profound engagement with life, through our work, ensures that when the curtain falls, we have left behind a legacy untouched by the shadow of fear.

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Art is visual and ripe with meaning, so enjoy this quote and our interpretation of its meaning, plus an one-of-a-kind portrait we created of Mark Twain to make it all the more relevant. Pick up that brush and go!