54x117 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 13:6 Custom Proportion - 54x117 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 13:6 aspect ratio:

12x26 • 18x39 • 24x52 • 30x65 • 36x78 • 42x91 • 48x104

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 54x117 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.

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.

60x123 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 54x117 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.

Everything comes from light, and to it everything returns. ♦ Robert Delaunay

Throughout Robert Delaunay's illustrious career, the dance of light and shadow in his works consistently conveyed a unique, almost transcendental quality. Delaunay, always pushing the boundaries of color theory and form, found solace in the universality of light. For him, light wasn't just a mere component of the visual spectrum; it was a symbol of life, origin, and the inevitable cycle of existence.

The interpretation and portrayal of light is both a technical challenge and an emotional exploration. We employ light to create depth, contrast, and mood in our pieces. But beyond its physical attributes, light has the power to evoke emotions and narratives, both in the creator and the observer. Taking inspiration from Delaunay's words, we recognize that our art is not just about capturing a moment but about understanding the ever-present cycle of creation and dissolution. Just as life is a series of beginnings and endings, so too is the creative process, continually evolving, with light guiding our path.

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Every artist thrives on inspiration. So we've offer this insightful quote with a uniquely crafted portrait of Robert Delaunay. May this story invigorate your creativity! Start painting!