13x45 3D Professional 2.5" Deep K2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 45:13 Custom Proportion - 13x45 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 45:13 aspect ratio:

26x90

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

Solid Wood is Archival - Finger Jointed Wood is Not

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 make are part of the archival process.

The principal reason manufactures use finger jointed wood is reduce cost, not increase archival value. Wood constantly grows and shrinks when the environment becomes hotter, or colder, or more humid, or more dry. Because finger jointed wood is made-up of multiple and varied pieces of wood, with varying grain patterns and densities, they each absorb and shed moisture at varying rates, which works on the glue joints that hold them together, causing the wood to bow and the joints to eventually fail, and certainly not consistent with increasing the archival value of your artwork frame support.

As a manufacturer, we do our part to conserve as much wood as possible, and still provide a quality made 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 13x45 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

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.

21x53 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 13x45 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.

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

The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter. ♦ Mark Twain

The words of Mark Twain, a masterful writer known for his wit and biting humor, highlight an undeniable truth about the human spirit. Twain, having observed the complexities of life through the many characters he birthed into literature, frequently touched upon the therapeutic and unifying power of laughter. From the mischievous adventures of Tom Sawyer to the social commentary of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, his works often used humor as a tool to shed light on deeper societal issues.

In art, the transformative power of humor and laughter is no less significant. While the canvas or the sculpture might not always elicit boisterous laughter, the essence of joyful creation is ever-present. For artists, the process of creating is imbued with moments of self-discovery, catharsis, and, indeed, moments of joy and amusement. As we wield our brushes, chisels, or pens, we tap into that universal language of joy, bridging gaps and weaving connections. The echoes of our creations, much like Twain's tales, remind us that amidst the challenges and intricacies of life, a shared moment of laughter can be the most potent tool in our arsenal.

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To enhance your creative exploration of our site, we offer the insightful wisdom of Mark Twain, our interpretation, and little one-of-a-kind portrait that we created. Now go paint!