18x117 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 13:2 Custom Proportion - 18x117 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 13:2 aspect ratio:

12x78 • 14x91 • 16x104

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 18x117 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 Forests Ensure More Wood for Communities

Using lumber from sustainably managed forests is not only the responsible thing to do, it's also a way to ensure that the wood products we rely on continue to be available in the future. By supporting sustainable forestry practices, we can help to ensure a steady supply of wood products while also protecting the environment and supporting local communities.

Specially Dried and Heat Treated Lumber

We source our wood from a select group of top-tier environmentally conscious lumber mills in the Pacific Northwest. These mills specially dry and heat-treat the lumber to our specifications, resulting in about half the moisture content compared to wood from typical home improvement centers or lumber yards. This process makes the wood stronger, reducing the likelihood of cracking, splitting, or warping. While the wood we use comes at a higher cost, it ensures a more dimensionally stable end product. This stability is crucial for crafting fine professional canvases that support your invaluable art over time.

24x123 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 18x117 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.

There is no short cut to development; and there is no ‘modern' temperament which buds spontaneously and without labour in the Bohemia of today. ♦ Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a celebrated figure of the Impressionist movement, witnessed firsthand the seismic shifts in the art world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He lived during a period of innovation and experimentation, as artists sought to capture the rapid changes in society, technology, and urban life. Renoir, known for his lush and vibrant depictions of everyday scenes, understood the challenges and demands of artistic evolution.

His words capture a truth universally acknowledged by artists. The path to mastery and innovation is often laborious and painstaking. The allure of a modern style or a fresh trend might seem tempting, but genuine development demands patience, persistence, and commitment. As artists, we recognize that fleeting trends might offer temporary recognition, but enduring impact comes only from dedication and consistent effort. In an age where instant gratification is often sought, Renoir's wisdom reminds us that true artistry demands time, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our craft.

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Creativity is the reason you have landed on this page. Enjoy our own portrait rendition of Pierre-Auguste Renoir and the spoken words and meaning we provide. Now..go paint!