76x91 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

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 76x91 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 Forests Ensure More Wood for Communities

Using lumber from sustainably managed forests is not only the responsible thing to do, it's also a way to ensure that the wood products we rely on continue to be available in the future. By supporting sustainable forestry practices, we can help to ensure a steady supply of wood products while also protecting the environment and supporting local communities.

Specially Dried and Heat Treated Lumber

Our wood is handpicked from a curated group of environmentally responsible lumber mills in the Pacific Northwest. By adhering to our precise drying and heat-treatment standards, these mills produce lumber with nearly half the moisture you'd find in common home improvement outlets or lumber yards. This meticulous process not only enhances the wood's strength—minimizing risks of cracks, splits, or bends—but also elevates its dimensional stability. Such quality, despite its premium, is paramount in creating professional canvases designed to uphold the sanctity of your cherished art throughout the years.

82x97 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 76x91 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.

From the heart of California, Masterpiece® has been weaving a legacy since 1965, curating the best Stretcher Bars North America has witnessed. Our unwavering dedication to quality and innovation has cast us in the limelight as the trendsetting stalwarts in the realm of fine-art canvases. The patents we hold are not just certificates but validations of our pursuit of perfection. Engage with our creations and feel the promise of unmatched quality, a promise that resonates with your clients and every future beholder of your masterpiece.

I leave it to you to extract from your paltry soul, with a flea's help, what sort of picture you must make. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin's words, sharp and incisive, reflect his unapologetic nature and his challenge to conventionality. Known for breaking away from the artistic norms of his time, Gauguin's journey in the realm of art was one of defiance and self-discovery. His admonition about a paltry soul and the metaphorical flea can be perceived as a challenge to fellow artists — a call for them to dig deep, to push boundaries, and to extract originality from the depths of their beings.

There's an undeniable truth in his statement, one that nudges us artists towards introspection. In our careers, it's easy to become entrapped in familiar patterns or to lean heavily on external influences. However, true artistic innovation often emerges when we confront our innermost feelings and fears. It's the personal struggles, the questions, and the reflections that fuel the creation of something genuinely original. Gauguin's choice of the term flea is especially poignant, suggesting that even the smallest, seemingly insignificant stimulus can lead to profound artistic discoveries.

Such a perspective serves as a reminder that while inspiration can be sought in grand vistas or momentous events, often it's the quiet, introspective moments that bring forth the most impactful art. As artists, we possess the unique ability to mold, interpret, and present our perceptions in novel ways. Drawing from both our vulnerabilities and strengths, we can rise to Gauguin's challenge, crafting pieces that are not just reflections of the world around us, but also profound glimpses into our souls.

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