12x42 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 7:2 Custom Proportion - 12x42 Size

This large 12x42 size is based in the 7:2 aspect ratio.

Explore other sizes in this same 7:2 aspect ratio:

14x49 • 16x56 • 18x63 • 20x70 • 22x77 • 24x84 • 26x91 • 28x98 • 30x105 • 32x112 • 34x119

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.

• Super strong Elite™ B2™ Stretcher Bar is 50% stronger than most others in its class
• For this 12x42 large size frame, the frame provides the ultimate foundation for your art with increased strength and stability
• Produces a 1.5" deep stretched canvas
• 2-1/4" wide Stretcher Bars
• All Bars have an exclusive groove on the inside perimeter of the frame to which cross braces and Diamond Corner Braces attach
• Solid Ponderosa Pine or Fir from the Pacific Northwest

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.

18x48 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 12x42 Frame

Please note that you will need a canvas that is at least 6 Inches larger than the actual frame size to ensure proper stretching. This will provide ample material to stretch the canvas and attach it to the back of the frame. If you prefer to attach the canvas from the edge of the stretcher frame, you can reduce the size of your canvas by approximately 3/4" all the way around the frame. This will allow you to paint on the edge of the canvas and hang your artwork without needing a separate picture frame. And, if you ever need to remove the canvas from the frame and re-attach it, you'll have enough material to do that too.

Rooted in California and flourishing since 1965, Masterpiece® takes pride in its family-led legacy of crafting North America's premier Stretcher Bars. Our quest for excellence isn't just a goal but a commitment, positioning us as the trailblazers in the domain of fine-art canvas. Our innovative patents have set new benchmarks, ensuring our offerings stand unmatched. Dive into the tactile experience of our products, and you'll instantly recognize the distinct Masterpiece® quality, a signature appreciated by both your clientele and future art connoisseurs.

To learn and not to do is really not to learn. To know and not to act is really not to know. ♦ Aristotle

Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher, stands as one of the most influential figures in the history of Western thought. His contributions to a multitude of fields, from metaphysics to ethics, have shaped foundational concepts that many of us engage with today. Born in Stagira in 384 B.C., he spent most of his life analyzing, theorizing, and more importantly, practicing the art of philosophical inquiry.

Aristotle's assertion about learning and knowing draws a clear line between passive accumulation of information and active application of knowledge. In the realm of art, this distinction becomes profoundly significant. For artists, the act of creation is not merely a reflection of external inspirations, but a manifestation of our internalized learnings. When we sketch, paint, or sculpt, we aren't just showcasing our technical skills but revealing our understanding of the world. By actively translating our knowledge into art, we truly come to understand the depths and dimensions of our learning. It's a call to action for all of us. It reminds us that the canvas isn't just a space for display, but a platform for exploration, experimentation, and realization.

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We love fanning the flames of your artistic passion. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of this intriguing quote and context, and enjoy our own unique creation of this portrait of Aristotle. Paint your heart out!