123 Inch 3D Pro K2 Single Stretcher Bar 2-1/2" Deep #K2-123

3D™ Pro 2.5 Stretcher Bar • 1/2" Canvas Clearance

1/2" Canvas Clearance 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.

• Produces a 2.5" deep stretched canvas (Actual depth is slightly thinner)
• 1.25" wide Stretcher Bar
• 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

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.

Sustainability in our Forests and our Communities

At Masterpiece®, we believe in responsible and sustainable business practices. That's why we only use lumber from sustainably managed forests in our products. By doing so, we can help to protect our planet's forests, reduce our environmental impact, and support the communities that depend on these valuable resources.

Canvas Size Needed for this Stretcher Bar

Most artists will stretch the canvas and attach the staples or tacks onto the back side of the frame. Doing so allows you to paint on the edge and hang your art without needed a picture frame. Generally speaking, you should allow 8 Inches of canvas beyond the size of your frame.

For example, if you were to stretch a 71x123 frame size, which happens to be a √3:1 Dynamic Root-3 Rectangle aspect ratio size, your canvas should be about 79 x 131. This allows you ample room to stretch and attach the canvas on the back. Should you ever need to remove the canvas from the frame and re-attach it, it still serves that purpose too. Should you want to attach the canvas from the edge of the stretcher frame, then you can reduce the size of your canvas about 3/4" all the way around the frame.

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 have come to an unalterable decision—to go and live forever in Polynesia. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin's decision to move to Polynesia was a pivotal moment in his art career and life. Frustrated with the constraints of European society and yearning for a raw, untouched environment to fuel his creativity, Gauguin saw Polynesia as an ideal escape. This move wasn't merely a change in geography; it represented his desire to break free from the conventions that had confined him, to immerse himself in a culture that he believed held the pure essence of humanity and artistry.

For many artists, environments play a significant role in shaping our perceptions, influencing our work, and molding our creative identities. Gauguin's choice to relocate reminds us of the lengths to which we might go to find inspiration and authenticity. It is a testament to the fact that sometimes, we need to step out of our comfort zones, immerse ourselves in unfamiliar terrains, and let new surroundings influence our artistic perspective. Such bold decisions can redefine our artistic paths and can be essential in helping us discover our true selves.

Gauguin's experience serves as a beacon, illuminating the importance of following one's convictions, even if it means turning one's life upside down. Through his journey, we learn the value of seeking environments that nurture our creative souls and understand that sometimes, to truly find ourselves, we might need to venture far from home.

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Journey with us as we blend the wisdom and our own artistic representation of Paul Gauguin. May this alliance empower your artistic soul. Begin your masterpiece!