Description
53 Inch Monet Pro 1.5" Stretcher 2-Bars 1-CrossBrace Kit MK-53
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Our Masterpiece® Monet™ Pro Professional 1-1/2" Deep Stretcher Bar Kit is the the most functional Stretcher Bar Frame Kit on the market! This patented product is so simple to use. You select only one kit for each side of the frame, and you will have all of the components to build a museum class stretcher frame.
The kit includes two Stretcher Bars and a Cross Brace for every size. This way, no matter how big or small your frame, it has the additional support needed to build a well constructed stretcher frame upon which you can stretch your canvas.
The Cross Braces attach to a groove on the inside perimeter of the Stretcher bar in a female-to-female connection. A wooden key fits into the groove of the Stretcher Bar and the end of each brace to fill the space and allow you to add tension to the middle of the canvas, where the tension is needed the most. It makes your canvas stay tighter because the cross braces prevent the Stretcher Bars from bowing inward.
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Finger Jointed Wood is not meant for Stretcher Bars
Solid wood makes the most dependable Stretcher Bar, because one homogeneous wood member is going to behave similarly across the entire length of the Bar. Whereas, with finger-jointed wood is made-up of multiple pieces of wood, sometimes on the actual joint itself, presenting multiple points of failure which no one can control.
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 add or reduce value to your final painting. The fact is, you don't want problems, and finger joints only increase that risk of the wood falling apart in the future.
The glue used to bind finger joints is a water based adhesive and when that wood is exposed to high humidity environments, particularly with exterior walls, the glue joints can give-up. 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.
Canvas Tension is in Your Control
In dry climates or air conditioned environments, the lack of moisture in the air causes wood frames to shrink and the canvas fibers to narrow and elongate making the canvas more slack and resulting in a loss of canvas tension. In some instances, the canvas could have waves on the surface resulting in an unsightly viewing experience.
Our Monet™ Pro professional frames provide the functionality for you to slightly expand the size of the frame in the corners and the middle of the canvas, thereby increasing canvas tension all across the surface. The difference between a loose canvas and a tight canvas is just 1/8" of an inch, so a small adjustment using our corner and brace keys makes an important difference in canvas tension.
- Helps to prevent waves that occur in a loose canvas
- Increase canvas tension by tapping-in the corner and brace keys
- True professional class canvases make it possible for you to adjust the canvas tension
Cross Braces Make it Tighter
A tightly stretched canvas on an un-braced frame overpowers the Stretcher Bars causing them to bow inward and thereby lose tension. Sometimes that bow can expose a space in picture frames.
When a canvas is stretched on a properly supported frame, the cross-braces prevent the Bars from bowing thereby achieving maximum canvas tension. To increase the canvas tension even more, simply tap the corner and brace keys further in their slots. Properly supported frames provide you with the control over the canvas tension of your canvas and painting.
What is Sustainable Forestry?
To a forester, the term "sustainable" could mean exercising industry adopted forestry practices to maintain a forest indefinitely. To a logger, the process of proper care for the trees remaining after a harvest. To a landowner, their interest may lie in keeping their forest in the family. And to those of involved in the process of making and using wood-based art supplies, it can mean promoting and supporting an industry dedicated to the preservation of our precious natural resource. We can all do our part to care for our national forests.
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 6 Inches of canvas beyond the size of your frame.
For example, if you were to stretch a 41x53 frame size, which happens to be a custom proportion, your canvas should be about 47 x 59. 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.
Rooted in California and flourishing since 1965, Masterpiece® takes pride in its family-led legacy of crafting North America's premier Stretcher Bars. Our quest for excellence isn't just a goal but a commitment, positioning us as the trailblazers in the domain of fine-art canvas. Our innovative patents have set new benchmarks, ensuring our offerings stand unmatched. Dive into the tactile experience of our products, and you'll instantly recognize the distinct Masterpiece® quality, a signature appreciated by both your clientele and future art connoisseurs.
Our understanding of color does not come from the sky or the earth; it comes from the heart.
♦ Robert Delaunay
At the heart of Robert Delaunay's work was a deep-seated belief in the emotive power of color. To him, color was more than just a visual experience; it was an emotional language that transcended the physical world. While many might see colors as reflections of the world around them, Delaunay believed that the true essence of color stemmed from the internal world, from emotions, memories, and experiences.
Artists often tap into their innermost feelings and experiences to bring their visions to life. Delaunay's perspective nudges us to remember that while we draw inspiration from the world around us, it is our unique internal experiences that give colors their true depth and meaning. The hues we choose, the palettes we favor, reflect not just the world we see but the world we feel. This deeply personal relationship with color, which defined Delaunay's career, serves as a beacon for us, urging us to connect deeply with our own artistic choices and recognize the profound emotional landscapes from which they emerge.
Every artist thrives on inspiration. So we've offer this insightful quote with a uniquely crafted portrait of Robert Delaunay. May this story invigorate your creativity! Start painting!
Additional Details
- SKU:
- MK-53
- Canvas and Depth:
- 1.50 in. Monet Bar Brace Kit
- Length:
- 53 Inch
