40x115 3D Professional 2.5" Deep K2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 23:8 Custom Proportion - 40x115 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 23:8 aspect ratio:

16x46 • 24x69 • 32x92

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 40x115 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 Environment Promotes a Sustainable Economy

The use of lumber from sustainably managed forests is not only environmentally responsible, it also helps to support the economy and preserve jobs in the forestry industry. By choosing products made with sustainably sourced lumber, consumers can help to ensure that these industries remain strong and sustainable for years to come.

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.

48x123 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 40x115 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

It is better to have done something than to have been someone. ♦ Claude Monet

Claude Monet, the father of Impressionism, wasn't merely content with being a pioneer; he was obsessed with pushing boundaries, capturing fleeting moments, and redefining the way we perceive art and nature. Monet was no stranger to criticism and struggled in his early career, but he never let public opinion sway his dedication to his unique vision.

This sentiment encapsulates a profound truth. We, in our art careers, often grapple with the notion of identity and legacy. Do we want to be remembered for our titles, accolades, or the name we've carved out in the community? Or is it more crucial that our works and contributions tell the story of our passions, struggles, and triumphs? Monet encourages us to focus on the doing, on the creating, on leaving a tangible mark in the world rather than getting caught up in titles and recognition.

Our canvases, brushstrokes, and colors become the chronicles of our existence, and Monet's words urge us to ensure that these chronicles are rich, vibrant, and genuine. After all, in the grand tapestry of art history, it's the bold strokes, the revolutionary ideas, and the evocative pieces that endure. It's the deeds, not just the titles, that carve out a space in the annals of time.

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Creativity is a dance between inspiration and innovation. Our own self portrait creation of Claude Monet twirls alongside these profound words, hoping to set the stage for your next artistic performance. Now go do your dance on the canvas!