18x52 3D Professional 2.5" Deep K2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 26:9 Custom Proportion - 18x52 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 26:9 aspect ratio:

27x78 • 36x104

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 18x52 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.

Specially Dried and Heat Treated Lumber

We source our wood from a select group of top-tier environmentally conscious lumber mills in the Pacific Northwest. These mills specially dry and heat-treat the lumber to our specifications, resulting in about half the moisture content compared to wood from typical home improvement centers or lumber yards. This process makes the wood stronger, reducing the likelihood of cracking, splitting, or warping. While the wood we use comes at a higher cost, it ensures a more dimensionally stable end product. This stability is crucial for crafting fine professional canvases that support your invaluable art over time.

26x60 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 18x52 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

To the complaints of many of my colleagues, I am a student who is unafraid of using numerous colors. ♦ Francisco de Goya

One of the most significant Spanish painters of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Francisco de Goya often found himself at the crossroads of tradition and revolution. Living through times of turbulent change, both in society and in the arts, Goya's works span the Rococo and Romantic periods. His artistic evolution was characterized by boldness, experimentation, and an often daring divergence from the normative aesthetics of his time.

The audacity to embrace a rich palette wasn't merely about aesthetic preferences; it was a testament to Goya's individualistic spirit. While many artists of his era adhered to a restricted and conventional use of color, he saw in the spectrum of shades a mirror to the complexities of human experience. For artists, colors are tools, mediums of expression, each hue holding a myriad of emotions and stories. When we liberally dance across the spectrum, we're not just painting; we're speaking, we're feeling, and most importantly, we're living.

Francisco de Goya's unapologetic approach to his art reminds us of the importance of authenticity. In our path, when faced with critics or traditionalist perspectives, it is imperative to remember that the true essence of art lies in the freedom of expression. His courage in the face of criticism serves as a beacon, urging us to find our unique voice, embrace our individualism, and never shy away from the colors that define our essence.

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Creativity is everything to us artists, so while you bring canvases to life, we've breathed digital life into a likeness we made of Francisco de Goya, and provide a quote and context to inspire your art. Together, our creations honor the past, present, and future of artistry. Start spreading some paint around your own canvas!