Any fine artist knows that a print is not complete without the right canvas stretcher frame. This is the component that stretches out the art work and holds everything in a flat display.
As times change, more styles of stretcher bars become available, and choosing the right one for your project may seem a bit confusing. Here we will look at some of the different aspects you might assess so that you get the canvas frame that is just right for your project. Your piece of art is only a pull away from perfection.
One of the first things to consider is what size of canvas frame you will need. That will obviously be determined by the kind of print you will be making. For the most part, the canvas stretcher bars start at 8 inches and increase by two inches all the way up to 72. All stretcher bars are designed to be interchangeable, so you can have an 8 inch length and a 60 inch height if need be. The pieces interlock very easily to create a 90 degree angle. You can make any square or rectangle you desire as long as you purchase the bars in sets of two or more.
You might also want to consider the kind of wood that your canvas stretcher frame will be made of. Pine is the most common wood on the market.
Once you get your canvas stretchers, it’s just a matter of putting them together for display.
