16x88 3D Pro 3.5" Deep K3 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 11:2 Custom Proportion - 16x88 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 11:2 aspect ratio:

12x66 • 14x77 • 18x99 • 20x110

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.

• Super strong 3D™ Pro K3™ Stretcher Bar is a very popular among contemporary artists whose painting will be displayed without a frame.
• For this 16x88 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

Our Ecosystem Depends on Healthy Forests

Forests play a vital role in our planet's ecosystem. They absorb carbon dioxide, filter air and water, and provide habitat for countless species of plants and animals. By using sustainably sourced lumber, we can help to protect these important ecosystems and ensure that they continue to provide these valuable services for generations to come.

26x98 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 16x88 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.

From the heart of California, Masterpiece® has been weaving a legacy since 1965, curating the best Stretcher Bars North America has witnessed. Our unwavering dedication to quality and innovation has cast us in the limelight as the trendsetting stalwarts in the realm of fine-art canvases. The patents we hold are not just certificates but validations of our pursuit of perfection. Engage with our creations and feel the promise of unmatched quality, a promise that resonates with your clients and every future beholder of your masterpiece.

I thank my God for graciously granting me the opportunity of learning that death is the key which unlocks the door to our true happiness. ♦ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

The prodigious composer whose genius reshaped classical music, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived a life punctuated by profound highs and heart-wrenching lows. Even in the face of personal and professional adversities, he consistently displayed an extraordinary depth of emotion in his compositions. Mozart's reflection on death is not a mere philosophical musing, but a profound revelation born from his personal experiences.

In the backdrop of 18th-century Europe, where life was fragile and the shadow of mortality loomed large, Mozart lost close family members, including his own father. Such losses deeply impacted him and influenced his compositions. For us, as artists, understanding the transient nature of life can be both a source of anguish and a wellspring of inspiration. Like Mozart, we are often tasked with translating our most profound encounters with life and death into our creations.

Death, as Mozart suggests, isn't an end but a transition - a gateway to understanding the deeper nuances of life and happiness. In embracing this perspective, we allow our art to echo the timeless dance between joy and sorrow, life and its inevitable end. Such a viewpoint not only enriches our creations but also lends a timeless quality to them, connecting us to the rich tapestry of human experience across ages.

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We've curated this inspirational quote and our take on the message, plus a unique portrait we created of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, celebrating the timeless ever-evolving act of creation. Go create your own masterpiece!