78 Inch 3D Pro K2 Single Stretcher Bar 2-1/2" Deep #K2-78

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 Fights Against Climate-Change

Sustainable forestry practices are an important tool in the fight against climate change. By using lumber from sustainably managed forests in our products, we can help to reduce the carbon footprint of our business and support the health of the planet. It's a win-win for everyone involved.

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 60x78 frame size, which happens to be a custom proportion, your canvas should be about 68 x 86. 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.

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.

Nature has mysterious infinities and imaginative power. It is always varying the productions it offers to us. The artist himself is one of nature's means. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin, one of the most influential figures in the Symbolist art movement, was constantly drawn to the allure of nature, finding in it a fountain of inspiration and a mirror to his soul. His travels, especially to Tahiti, allowed him to witness the untouched beauty of the natural world, a stark contrast to the industrialized landscapes of Europe. This exposure deeply influenced his work, emphasizing a raw, primitive style that prioritized emotion over realism.

The sentiment expressed in his words underscores an essential truth for artists: that we are both observers and products of the vast, intricate tapestry of nature. Our creations, whether on canvas or in other mediums, are extensions of the world around us. The hues we select, the strokes we employ, even the emotions we evoke, all find their roots in the wonders of the natural world. As artists, we continually discover that by immersing ourselves in nature's embrace, our creative boundaries expand, and our perspectives transform. Nature, in all its majesty, does not just provide us with a tableau of beauty; it makes us a part of its ever-evolving narrative, reminding us of our role in the grand scheme of things.

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Embrace the synergy of this profound quote with our interpretation of it's meaning with a nice little portrait that we created of Paul Gauguin. Time to create!