28x70 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 5:2 Extended Domino Proportion - 28x70 Size

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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 28x70 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 Fights Against Climate-Change

Sustainable forestry practices are an important tool in the fight against climate change. By using lumber from sustainably managed forests in our products, we can help to reduce the carbon footprint of our business and support the health of the planet. It's a win-win for everyone involved.

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.

34x76 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 28x70 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.

The true work of art is born from the artist: a mysterious, enigmatic, and mystical creation. ♦ Wassily Kandinsky

Wassily Kandinsky, often heralded as the pioneer of abstract art, ventured into realms of creativity that were, at the time, uncharted territories. His groundbreaking perspectives were not just about shapes, colors, or techniques; they explored the very soul of the artist and the intangible essence of creativity. For Kandinsky, art was not a mere replication of the external world; it was a deep dive into the internal cosmos, a journey into the mysteries of the self.

Every artist knows that the creative process is multifaceted. It's not just about mastering the medium or technique, but about delving deep within, tapping into emotions, memories, and experiences that often lie dormant. When we create, we are not just translating a vision onto a canvas, but revealing a part of our essence, sharing a fragment of our soul with the world. This profound connection between the artist and their work is what Kandinsky highlights, reminding us that the value of art is not just in its aesthetic appeal but in the depths from which it emerges.

As we face the canvas, we're not merely working with pigments and brushes; we're engaging in a dialogue with our innermost selves. Our creations, thus, become a reflection of our dreams, fears, joys, and sorrows. Kandinsky's perspective challenges us to embrace this mysticism inherent in the artistic process, understanding that true art isn't just about what's visible, but more importantly, about the unseen emotions, thoughts, and energies that breathe life into it.

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