Description
15x78 K3™ Professional 3D Frame Kit • 3-1/2" Deep • 26:5 • K3K-1578
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Our Masterpiece® 3D™ K3 Professional 3-1/2" Deep Stretcher Bar Kit is the ultimate museum quality solid-wood stretcher system. It's so unique, it earned us a patent! Select your desired frame size, and the kit will include everything you need to build a museum class Stretcher Bar Frame. Each kit includes the Stretcher Bars, Braces, Corner Keys, and instructions. Get Any Size You Want!
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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 15x78 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
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.
25x88 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 15x78 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.
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.
To advise is not to compel.
♦ Anton Chekhov
A master of human observation and nuance, Anton Chekhov characterized the fine distinction between guiding and forcing with this concise wisdom. His tales often illustrate the complexities of human relationships and the fine line between suggestion and imposition. In the world of art, this resonates as a fundamental truth. Offering guidance or sharing artistic perspectives is an integral part of our community; however, the distinction remains that every artist must ultimately forge their own path.
It is easy to become inundated with feedback, advice, and critiques. While others provide valuable perspectives and insights, the act of creation remains deeply personal. It is up to us to decipher which counsel aligns with our vision and which might lead us astray. Chekhov's words serve as a reminder that advice, no matter how well-intentioned, should never override our authentic voice or dictate the direction of our creative endeavors.
We found this intriguing quote, wrote insightful context, as well as created this unique image of Anton Chekhov to enrich your experience and inspire. Inspire us with your next painting!
Additional Details
- SKU:
- K3K-1578
- Canvas and Depth:
- 3.50 In. Frame Kit
- Width:
- 15 Inch
- Length:
- 78 Inch