58 Inch 3D Pro K3 Single Stretcher Bar 3-1/2" Deep #K3-58

3D™ Pro 3.5 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 3.5" 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.

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.

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 10 Inches of canvas beyond the size of your frame.

For example, if you were to stretch a 30x58 frame size, which happens to be a custom proportion, your canvas should be about 40 x 68. 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.

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 wise are instructed by reason; ordinary minds by experience; the stupid, by necessity; and brutes by instinct. ♦ Cicero

Cicero, an eminent Roman philosopher, statesman, and orator, lived in an epoch where the diverse avenues of acquiring knowledge were deeply contemplated. This quote elucidates his perspective on the hierarchies of learning and the varied paths individuals take. For Cicero, reason represents the pinnacle of learning, but he acknowledges the validity of other, more visceral, modes of understanding.

Artists also navigate these layers of understanding. Often, our initial forays into the creative world are driven by instinct – a raw, unfiltered drive to express. As we evolve, experience begins to mold our choices, teaching us through trials, errors, and successes. Some of us might feel cornered by necessity, compelled to adapt and create in specific ways to meet demands or expectations. Yet, with time and dedication, many strive towards that enlightened state where reason and wisdom guide our hands and hearts, allowing us to create with depth, purpose, and clarity. Through all these phases, it's crucial for us to recognize the value each stage brings, appreciating the growth and insights they offer.

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Creativity is the reason you have landed on this page. Enjoy our own portrait rendition of Cicero and the spoken words and meaning we provide. Now..go paint!