15x70 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 14:3 Custom Proportion - 15x70 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 14:3 aspect ratio:

12x56 • 18x84 • 21x98 • 24x112

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.

Finger Jointed Wood is not meant for Stretcher Bars

Solid wood makes the most dependable Stretcher Bar, because one homogeneous wood member is going to behave similarly across the entire length of the Bar. Whereas, with finger-jointed wood is made-up of multiple pieces of wood, sometimes on the actual joint itself, presenting multiple points of failure which no one can control.

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 add or reduce value to your final painting. The fact is, you don't want problems, and finger joints only increase that risk of the wood falling apart in the future.

The glue used to bind finger joints is a water based adhesive and when that wood is exposed to high humidity environments, particularly with exterior walls, the glue joints can give-up. 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 15x70 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.

21x76 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 15x70 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.

As I grew older, I realized that it was much better to insist on the genuine forms of nature, for simplicity is the greatest adornment of art. ♦ Albrecht Dürer

A master of the Northern Renaissance and one of the most prolific artists of his time, Albrecht Dürer experienced a profound evolution in his artistic approach. Initially influenced by the elaborate styles of the late Gothic period, Dürer's encounters with Italian Renaissance ideals inspired a shift. He came to appreciate the unadorned beauty of the natural world and the power of simple, unembellished representation.

This revelation is especially poignant. In our early phases, the allure of complexity and intricate designs can often overshadow the inherent beauty of simplicity. Yet, as we mature in our craft, we often come to recognize that true artistry can lie in capturing the essence of our subject without unnecessary embellishment. Dürer's realization serves as a timeless reminder that nature, in its purest form, offers unparalleled inspiration. And as we interpret the world around us, it's this authenticity that allows our work to connect deeply with our audience, revealing the nuanced beauty of life in its simplest moments.

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Creativity is a dance between inspiration and innovation. Our own self portrait creation of Albrecht Dürer twirls alongside these profound words, hoping to set the stage for your next artistic performance. Now go do your dance on the canvas!