12x68 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 17:3 Custom Proportion - 12x68 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 17:3 aspect ratio:

15x85 • 18x102 • 21x119

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.

• Super strong Elite™ B2™ Stretcher Bar is 50% stronger than most others in its class
• For this 12x68 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

Sustainable Environment Promotes a Sustainable Economy

The use of lumber from sustainably managed forests is not only environmentally responsible, it also helps to support the economy and preserve jobs in the forestry industry. By choosing products made with sustainably sourced lumber, consumers can help to ensure that these industries remain strong and sustainable for years to come.

18x74 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 12x68 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.

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.

I hate to paint portraits! I hope never to paint another portrait in my life. ♦ John Singer Sargent

It's a striking sentiment, especially coming from John Singer Sargent, a masterful artist celebrated primarily for his remarkable portraits. Sargent, throughout his career, was sought after by the elite and influential, each desiring to be captured by his expert hand. Yet, with this declaration, he gives us a candid glimpse into the weight of his craft.

Every artist has a unique relationship with their medium and subject. For Sargent, portraits were more than mere representations. They required a deep immersion into the character and spirit of the sitter. Such intimacy can be both enlightening and draining. When we invest our energy and emotions into our creations, we sometimes become with frustrated and fatigued. The demands of our patrons and our personal aspirations can sometimes pull us in different directions. Yet, it's in these very moments of conflict and contradiction that we often discover our true passion and purpose. For Sargent, his exasperation with portraits paradoxically showcases the depth of his commitment and the sheer emotional toll of his genius.

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With a nod to John Singer Sargent, we present these words of wisdom and our own custom crafted portrait. Let this fusion stoke your creative fires. Dive into your art!