Monday, September 6, 2010

Know more about stretcher frames

Welcome to the world of stretcher frames and explore options before you make a buy. The prevalent standard around is popular by the name stretcher Fredrix bars.

These bars are the most basic of all stretcher frames popularly held as the “standard” duty stretcher bars. These are generally made by finest molding shaped by machine, 11/ 16 inches deep and about 1 – 5/8 inches wide. As a result, stretcher Fredrix is cost effective, reasonably durable and good enough a choice for any artist looking for a cheap but quality option in stretcher bars.

Thereafter, you can find progressively more stout frames, with more depth and width respectively. Exception to the phenomenon is further light duty stretcher bar frames that are ideal for small paintings or Giclee prints. In other words, these frames are good enough to hold a light painting either unable to use a thicker frame or already going to be framed and only need further adorning by wooden molding.

Standard Stretcher Fredrix frame is followed by medium duty stretcher bars frame that’s sturdier, for those looking for a bit more stout yet cost-effective option. Further upwards, you are offered heavy duty and super heavy duty stretcher frames.

The heavy and super heavy duty frames are the stoutest of the options. While a heavy duty is ideal to handle up to 45 inches canvas painting, super heavy duty frame can maintain up to 50 inches with care. It is recommended to use braces for fixing paintings in each type of frame. The reason being, wood tends to bend inwards over the years.

To know more about fredrix stretcher bars visit http://www.stretcherbarwarehouse.com/






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