31x45 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 45:31 Custom Proportion - 31x45 Size

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62x90

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 31x45 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 is about Reducing Deforestation

Choosing products made with sustainably sourced lumber is an important way for consumers to make a positive impact on the environment. By supporting sustainable forestry practices, we can help to reduce deforestation, promote biodiversity, and mitigate climate change. It's a simple and effective way to make a difference.

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.

37x51 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 31x45 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.

I am an artist, I do not exist for success. ♦ Auguste Rodin

This monumental sculptor whose works such as The Thinker and The Gates of Hell have etched their mark on the annals of art history, lived in a time of turbulent artistic transition. The 19th and early 20th centuries were characterized by rapid changes in art movements, each challenging the conventions of the previous. Amidst this whirlwind, Auguste Rodin's statement is his kind of sculpture of artistic integrity to be true to oneself. He distinguished his work and intentions from the fleeting allure of fame or the trappings of success. His sculptures, characterized by a raw emotionality and intricate detail, were the manifestations of an inner fire, a compulsion to express and not necessarily to impress.

Rodin's words echo the internal struggles we often face when balancing our genuine love for creation with external pressures. It's a timeless challenge: do we adapt to prevailing trends and audience preferences, or do we stay true to our vision, even if it means risking obscurity? Rodin's dedication to his art, irrespective of the judgment of his time, reminds us that true artistry stems from an undying passion to create, to share a piece of our soul with the world. It's a message of hope and perseverance, reminding us that while accolades may be gratifying, they are not the core of why we, as artists, pour our essence onto canvas, clay, or stone.

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To enhance your creative exploration of our site, we offer the insightful wisdom of Auguste Rodin, our interpretation, and little one-of-a-kind portrait that we created. Now go paint!