129 Inch 3D Pro K2 Single Stretcher Bar 2-1/2" Deep #K2-129

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.

Sustainable Forests - A Precious Natural Resource

The air that we breathe depends upon our healthy forests the world over. For this reason, we only use lumber from the sustainable forests of the Pacific Northwest, so we can guarantee that our nation's precious natural timber resources are available for future generations.

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 86x129 frame size, which happens to be a 3:2 Film aspect ratio size, your canvas should be about 94 x 137. 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.

Masterpiece® is a family-owned business operating in California since 1965 and producing the finest Stretcher Bars in North America. We deliver the highest quality and highest performing products in the business. We are widely recognized as the nation's leader and trendsetter of professional quality fine-art canvas. We own several patents that make our products perform superior to any other on the market. Once you touch one of our products, you'll immediately recognize our impeccable quality—and more importantly, so will your clients and those who acquire your art

Faith in the ability of a leader is of slight service unless it is united with faith in his justice. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin's statement on leadership touches upon an elemental truth that is universally relevant, not just within the sphere of politics or community, but also in the realms of art and personal expression. Leadership, as Gauguin aptly points out, isn't merely about prowess or capability; it's intrinsically tied to the ethics and values that a leader embodies.

The realm of art is no stranger to leaders: from pioneering artists who chart new territories to influential critics who shape public opinion. However, as artists, we know that mere talent or innovation isn't enough. The leaders we respect and look up to are those who carry a deep sense of justice, fairness, and integrity. Their credibility doesn't just stem from their ability to produce or critique art but from their commitment to values, to honesty, and to equitable treatment of all in their fold.

Gauguin, who defied convention and charted his own path, was a beacon of authenticity in an often conformist environment. His life was characterized by a ceaseless quest for genuine expression and a disdain for superficiality. To us, he emphasizes that true leadership—in art or any field—lies in the harmonious union of ability and justice. In our careers, as we navigate challenges and seek inspirations, may we strive for both excellence in our craft and unwavering commitment to fairness and justice.

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Draw inspiration from the words of wisdom by Paul Gauguin, plus our interpretation of its meaning, along with our own rendered portrait of Paul Gauguin. Now get busy on your own canvas!