Heavy Duty Stretcher And Their Role In An Artist’s Artwork

A heavy duty stretcher is used for smoothening out a canvas and it gives an artist a perfect surface to work upon. They are usually made from wood, metal or alloy. The bars that are made up of pine are generally preferred because of their fine quality and light weight. With the advent of the internet, you can find many reputed warehouses that deal in a variety of bars for different purposes. They are beautifully crafted using advanced wood working machinery to provide excellent fitting. The warehouses basically deal in three main varieties of stretcher bars and they include medium or heavy duty, heavy duty midi and super heavy duty and each serve a purpose of its own. Stretcher strips are used by artists to ensure ease in painting. As they are available in different lengths and widths, it is important for an artist to choose them according to their specific requirements.

Use of Stretcher Bars & Stretcher Strips

 

The heavy duty stretcher bars are the perfect choice if you are looking for a substantial side profile that further adds value to your painting. They are 13/16’’ deep and 13/16’’ wide. Even though they are strong enough, you need to reinforce them with braces. The super heavy duty bars are generally used for holding a large canvas. They are available online to suit the purpose of every artist. The stretcher strips are made from kiln dried wood that are sap free and are of very high quality. Assembling the strips to hold a canvas is also very easy.