12x84 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 7:1 Custom Proportion - 12x84 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 7:1 aspect ratio:

11x77 • 13x91 • 14x98 • 15x105 • 16x112 • 17x119

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 12x84 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 Promotes Social Well-Being

The forests of the world are a precious resource that must be protected for future generations. By using lumber from sustainably managed forests in our products, we can help to ensure that these valuable resources are preserved and protected. This is not only important for the environment, but also for the social and economic well-being of the communities that rely on these forests for their livelihoods.

18x90 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 12x84 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.

Where there is shouting, there is no true knowledge. ♦ Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci, a polymath who bridged the worlds of art, science, and invention, often ventured deep into the realms of observation and introspection. His profound insights weren't just the product of external exploration, but also of keen self-awareness. This particular statement echoes the importance of silent contemplation and the value of listening over merely speaking.

This wisdom holds significance in multiple dimensions. When we immerse ourselves in the creative process, the quiet moments of reflection often yield the most profound insights. It's in the stillness that our minds, unclouded by the cacophony of external voices, find clarity and direction. It serves as a reminder that in our pursuit of mastery, patience and quiet introspection can lead to deeper understanding than hurried discourse.

The broader implication of da Vinci's words is about the nature of true wisdom. In a world increasingly filled with noise, we are reminded that true knowledge is seldom found in the loudest voices. Whether in the context of critique, collaboration, or self-reflection, valuing silence, patience, and thoughtful exchange ensures that we approach our work and our interactions with an open heart and a receptive mind.

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Journey with us as we blend the wisdom and our own artistic representation of Leonardo da Vinci. May this alliance empower your artistic soul. Begin your masterpiece!