12x63 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 21:4 Custom Proportion - 12x63 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 21:4 aspect ratio:

16x84 • 20x105

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 12x63 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

Sustainability Fights Against Climate-Change

Sustainable forestry practices are an important tool in the fight against climate change. By using lumber from sustainably managed forests in our products, we can help to reduce the carbon footprint of our business and support the health of the planet. It's a win-win for everyone involved.

18x69 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 12x63 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.

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.

It is easier to portray a man in motion than one at rest. ♦ Albrecht Dürer

Albrecht Dürer, the prodigious Renaissance artist, was not just known for his exquisite woodcuts and engravings but also for his profound observations on art. When he remarks on the comparative ease of portraying movement over stillness, one could almost hear the rustling of his sketches. Capturing motion can often mean capturing the essence of life, the vitality, the fleeting moments that define existence. A gesture, a stride, or a turn of the head, these dynamics are packed with stories, and they often speak louder than static poses. As artists, we often find ourselves in a dance with our subjects, trying to encapsulate that perfect moment of aliveness.

Yet, Dürer's comment also carries a more profound reflection on the human condition. In stillness, the depths and complexities of the soul come to the forefront. It's in the quiet moments, where the internal world blooms. To convey this depth requires a deep understanding and intimacy with the subject. Capturing the silent introspection in the eyes of a subject can produce an even more compelling piece. Remember Dürer's words and delve deeper, embracing both the dynamism of motion and the profound silence of stillness.

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With an artist's spirit and a modern touch, we bring you this hand-selected quote and provide context to its meaning. To tie it all together, we include our own one-of-a-kind portrayal of Albrecht Dürer. Now let your colors flow!