63x117 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 13:7 Custom Proportion - 63x117 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 13:7 aspect ratio:

14x26 • 21x39 • 28x52 • 35x65 • 42x78 • 49x91 • 56x104

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 63x117 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

Sustainably Managed Forests Coexist with Mankind

We use lumber grown in the sustainable forests of the Pacific Northwest, where there’s more standing timber today than last century! There will always be a demand for wood pulp and fiber, but striking a harmonious balance with human coexistence is the essential strategy to which we subscribe. Sustainably managed forests increase our health and abundance of our forests which can be in harmony with this precious natural resource.

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.

69x123 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 63x117 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 want to touch people with my art. I want them to say, he feels deeply, he feels tenderly. ♦ Vincent Van Gogh

Vincent Van Gogh, one of the most renowned post-impressionist painters, led a life filled with emotional intensity and personal struggles. His passionate nature was mirrored not just in his vibrant brush strokes and fiery color palettes, but also in the profound emotional depth his works conveyed. For Van Gogh, art was not just a form of expression but a conduit for his innermost emotions, desires, and vulnerabilities.

Such a sentiment rings true for countless artists throughout history. The canvas, the clay, or any chosen medium becomes an extension of our soul. When we immerse ourselves in our work, it's an endeavor to share a piece of our essence with the world. Like Van Gogh, many of us yearn for our creations to resonate emotionally, hoping that our audience might glimpse the passion and tenderness that lies beneath each work. In doing so, we not only honor the rich tapestry of human emotions but also the innate desire to connect, understand, and be understood by others.

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Creativity is a dance between inspiration and innovation. Our own self portrait creation of Vincent Van Gogh twirls alongside these profound words, hoping to set the stage for your next artistic performance. Now go do your dance on the canvas!