24x46 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 23:12 Custom Proportion - 24x46 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 23:12 aspect ratio:

12x23 • 36x69 • 48x92 • 60x115

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 24x46 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

What is Sustainable Forestry?

To a forester, the term "sustainable" could mean exercising industry adopted forestry practices to maintain a forest indefinitely. To a logger, the process of proper care for the trees remaining after a harvest. To a landowner, their interest may lie in keeping their forest in the family. And to those of involved in the process of making and using wood-based art supplies, it can mean promoting and supporting an industry dedicated to the preservation of our precious natural resource. We can all do our part to care for our national forests.

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.

30x52 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 24x46 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.

A great fire burns within me, but no one stops to warm themselves at it, and passers-by only see a wisp of smoke. ♦ Vincent Van Gogh

Whose posthumous fame stands in stark contrast to the obscurity and rejection he faced during his lifetime, Vincent Van Gogh has become synonymous with the very idea of the misunderstood genius. This profound sentiment captures the depth of his internal passion and the external apathy he often encountered. Though his vivid and swirling canvases now define an era, in his time, they were too avant-garde for many to understand or appreciate.

His fervent commitment to his craft was fueled by an inner flame, a relentless drive that is palpable in his bold brushstrokes and revolutionary use of color. Yet, while he poured his heart and soul into his works, recognition and understanding from his contemporaries eluded him. It's a sentiment many artists can relate to; when our most profound expressions and innovations are met with indifference, it can be deeply disheartening. Yet, it's the very fire within us that compels us to continue, to push boundaries and redefine norms.

The isolation Vincent describes is not unfamiliar to many in the artistic community. We often tread a delicate balance between staying true to our vision and seeking validation. While the world may sometimes be blind to the infernos that rage within us, our responsibility remains to our art and the undying flames of our passion. Van Gogh's legacy is a testament to the timeless nature of true art and a beacon of hope for all of us who have ever felt unseen in the face of our most fervent convictions.

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We hope to inspire your art with this wonderful quote and our interpretation along with our own one-of-a-kind portrait of Vincent Van Gogh..got to love it!