12x108 3D Pro 3.5" Deep K3 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 9:1 Custom Proportion - 12x108 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 9:1 aspect ratio:

11x99 • 13x117

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

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 K3™ Stretcher Bar is a very popular among contemporary artists whose painting will be displayed without a frame.
• For this 12x108 large size frame, the frame provides the ultimate foundation for your art with increased strength and stability
• Provides a 3.5" 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

Forests need People, and People Need Forests

Using lumber from sustainably managed forests is a way to support the health and well-being of our planet and its inhabitants. By choosing products made with sustainably sourced lumber, we can help to protect the environment, support local communities, and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.

22x118 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 12x108 Frame

Please note that you will need a canvas that is at least 10 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

Without music, life would be a mistake. ♦ Friedrich Nietzsche

A philosopher known for his profound and often contentious ideas, Friedrich Nietzsche held a deep appreciation for the arts, with music holding a particularly special place in his heart. Nietzsche's relationship with music was more than just that of an enthusiast; it was a lifeline, a channel through which he processed the world's complexities and his own existential musings.

He believed that music, in its purest form, transcends language, communicating emotions, desires, and truths that words often fall short of expressing. To him, music was not merely an auditory experience but a spiritual one. It had the power to touch the deepest recesses of the human soul, offering solace during moments of despair and amplifying joy during moments of elation. In a world laden with uncertainties and the weight of existential thought, music emerged as a beacon of clarity and comfort for Nietzsche.

For us in the art realm, this sentiment is deeply relatable. Just as a painter conveys emotions through brush strokes and a sculptor through forms, a musician does so through notes and rhythms. It's a reminder of the interconnectedness of all art forms and the shared pursuit of expression. As artists, we understand the void that would exist without our chosen medium, be it visual, auditory, or tactile. Music, like all art, fills a space within us, making life richer and more meaningful. Thus, in echoing Nietzsche's words, it's not just music but all forms of art that prevent life from becoming a mere mistake.

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We curated this empowering quote with some context and hope you find it insightful, plus we created this unique portrait of Friedrich Nietzsche to make it a bit more intriguing. Now get to work on your own!