Stretcher strips extend a great level of convenience for artists. Whether you are an oil-painter or involved in exquisite needle work, stretcher frames are always there to your rescue. It not only holds the canvas tightly and stretched; but also keeps the frame right in place so that you can resume working as and when the gods of creativity prompt you to deliver excellence.
Structure of stretcher strips
Wood is the preferred material for stretcher strips that is framed in the desired structure of the painting. Normally strainer stock, a kind of extremely durable and versatile wood is used for making stretcher strips. Rectangular picture frames are the most common geometric shape because most of the paintings are done on rectangular shapes. The corners are held together using an interlocking mechanism or miter or butt joints. Such a mechanism ensures easy movement of the corners so that the shape can be adjusted to a certain extent depending on the artist’s needs. This also allows leverage for little swelling and warping that happens with the effect of moisture on the wood.
The stretcher strips often have tightening key that can be used to tighten or loosen the canvas from time to time. The canvas is held in place using a staple gun or tacks. This enhances convenience and comfort considerably.
Before using strainer stock, it is advisable to treat the material to counter the effects of environment. They are polished and treated with chemicals to avoid rotting and warping, as they can damage the canvas attached to them.
Structure of stretcher strips
Wood is the preferred material for stretcher strips that is framed in the desired structure of the painting. Normally strainer stock, a kind of extremely durable and versatile wood is used for making stretcher strips. Rectangular picture frames are the most common geometric shape because most of the paintings are done on rectangular shapes. The corners are held together using an interlocking mechanism or miter or butt joints. Such a mechanism ensures easy movement of the corners so that the shape can be adjusted to a certain extent depending on the artist’s needs. This also allows leverage for little swelling and warping that happens with the effect of moisture on the wood.
The stretcher strips often have tightening key that can be used to tighten or loosen the canvas from time to time. The canvas is held in place using a staple gun or tacks. This enhances convenience and comfort considerably.
Before using strainer stock, it is advisable to treat the material to counter the effects of environment. They are polished and treated with chemicals to avoid rotting and warping, as they can damage the canvas attached to them.
No comments:
Post a Comment