55x58 3D Pro 3.5" Deep K3 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 58:55 Custom Proportion - 55x58 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 58:55 aspect ratio:

110x116

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 55x58 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 Forests for Future Generations

Sustainable forestry practices go beyond just planting and harvesting trees. They also involve careful planning, monitoring, and management to ensure the long-term health and productivity of the forest. By using lumber from sustainably managed forests, we can support these important practices and help to ensure that our planet's forests remain healthy and productive for generations 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.

65x68 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 55x58 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.

It's not necessary for a painting to be very much finished because the very method you use brightens it up. The scuffings of ground, the little bits of ground left uncovered by the paint, bring light into it if your tonal values are correct. ♦ Paul Gauguin

In these insightful words, Paul Gauguin touches upon the essence of artistic expression and the delicate balance between completion and rawness. Gauguin's own artistic path was a testament to the belief that art is as much about the process as it is about the finished product. The beauty of a canvas isn't solely in its polished finality but also in the traces of its evolution, the hints of the artist's hand at work.

We often grapple with the dilemma of when to deem a piece complete. Gauguin nudges us towards understanding that sometimes, it's the imperfections and the untouched areas that bring vibrancy and life to a piece. These untouched spaces, these moments of pause, are as significant as the painted strokes. They capture the spontaneity, the choices, and the intent of the creator. More than that, they speak to the acceptance that art doesn't always need to be defined by precision but by emotion and authenticity.

Gauguin's life was distinguished by his relentless pursuit of truth and authenticity in his work. To us, he serves as a reminder that our art need not always conform to traditional standards of completion or perfection. Instead, in our path, we should embrace the quirks, the pauses, and the raw moments, for they often hold the key to genuine brilliance.

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We hope you will be inspired by the wisdom, and our interpretation thereof, of Paul Gauguin, plus we made this unique little portrait to begin the creative process. Time to start your creative process!