Sunday, January 13, 2013

Display Artworks In Beautiful Stretcher Bars

Finding the right art stretcher bars are important to stretch the canvas perfectly without creating too much stress. A good frame stretches the entire canvas and not just the edges; it has a round edge that is slightly raised to make sure the fabric does not touch the wood to avoid tearing. When you purchase good quality and heavy duty stretcher bars, it can be used as a frame, so artists do not have to re-frame the finished art work when showcasing it at exhibitions or art galleries. Frames made with kiln dried fir or pine wood will remain in good condition for a long time, to further increase their life it is recommended that you use braces. With time and exposure to moisture and tension the wooden frames will eventually begin to bend or twist slightly, hence to avoid this braces are installed. 

There are plenty on companies online that manufacture a variety of art stretcher bars. You can select frames as per your art work and canvas size, picking the right size and type of frame makes sure that you work comfortably and do not spend extra money. For small canvas you must select a light weight stretcher bars. The most preferred and widely used frames are the standard or medium duty. If you want slightly bigger frames you can either opt for Goldilocks or midi frames. In case of big paintings and to hold a large canvas, place an order for a super heavy duty stretcher frame. Your selected frames will be delivered to your doorstep within a matter of days.

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