12x52 3D Professional 2.5" Deep K2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 13:3 Custom Proportion - 12x52 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 13:3 aspect ratio:

15x65 • 18x78 • 21x91 • 24x104 • 27x117

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.

• Super strong 3D™ Pro K2™ Stretcher Bar is a very popular among contemporary artists whose painting will be displayed without a frame.
• For this 12x52 large size frame, the frame provides the ultimate foundation for your art with increased strength and stability
• Provides a 2.5" deep stretched canvas which makes a bold and commanding display
• 1-1/4" 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 - 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.

20x60 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 12x52 Frame

Please note that you will need a canvas that is at least 8 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.

With deep family ties and a legacy spanning since 1965 in California, Masterpiece® has been the epitome of unmatched quality in Stretcher Bars across North America. Our commitment to pioneering excellence has crowned us as the forerunners in the world of professional fine-art canvases. Bolstered by our patented innovations, our products exude a caliber that's in a league of its own. One touch, and the unparalleled quality becomes palpable, leaving an indelible impression on your clients and all future admirers of your art.

The more horrifying the world becomes, the more art becomes abstract. ♦ Paul Klee

Paul Klee, a figure who stood at the intersection of Surrealism, Cubism, and Expressionism, had an acute sensitivity to the socio-political milieu of his time. Having lived through the turbulence of World War I, he witnessed firsthand the chaotic nature of humanity and the devastating effects of conflict and discord. These tumultuous events had a profound impact on the artistic community, prompting a shift from the representational to the abstract, as they sought refuge in the boundless realms of imagination and introspection.

Art, in its essence, is often a reflection of the world we inhabit. As artists, we are conduits, translating the world's joys, sorrows, and complexities into visual narratives. When the external world becomes overbearing, abstraction offers an escape, a sanctuary where form, color, and line can exist unhindered by literal interpretations. Klee's insight implores us to recognize the adaptability of art, how it morphs in response to the world's state, serving both as a mirror and a respite from its challenges.

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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 Klee. Time to create!