94 Inch 3D Pro K2 Single Stretcher Bar 2-1/2" Deep #K2-94

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

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.

What is Sustainable Forestry?

To a forester, the term "sustainable" could mean exercising industry adopted forestry practices to maintain a forest indefinitely. To a logger, the process of proper care for the trees remaining after a harvest. To a landowner, their interest may lie in keeping their forest in the family. And to those of involved in the process of making and using wood-based art supplies, it can mean promoting and supporting an industry dedicated to the preservation of our precious natural resource. We can all do our part to care for our national forests.

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 47x94 frame size, which happens to be a 2:1 Domino aspect ratio size, your canvas should be about 55 x 102. 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.

How can you expect a beholder to experience my picture as I experienced it? A picture can be appreciated only when it is no longer an object but a stimulus. ♦ Paul Gauguin

The enigmatic Paul Gauguin, whose life was interwoven with bold decisions and deep introspection, challenges our perception of art with this compelling statement. His exploration of diverse cultures, from the cafes of Paris to the serene shores of Tahiti, instilled in him an understanding that art isn't just a passive reflection but an active communicator of emotions and experiences.

When we, as artists, pour our heart and soul into our work, we encode it with our unique emotional experiences. Yet, Gauguin prompts us to embrace the fact that once our art reaches the viewer, it takes on a life of its own. It becomes a catalyst, sparking unique interpretations and eliciting emotions that might differ vastly from our initial intent. And it is in this spontaneous interaction, where art shifts from being a mere object to a dynamic force, that its true magic is unveiled. Our role is to create not with the expectation of mirrored reactions, but with the hope that our creations serve as stimuli, igniting myriad emotions, conversations, and inspirations in those who encounter them.

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Celebrating the creativity in all of us, we've taken a step provide these words of wisdom and to immortalize Paul Gauguin through our own unique portrait. Pick up your brush and create!