The canvas or stretcher bar frames usually don鈥檛 get their share of credit in
comparison to the canvas. These stretcher bar frames are responsible for the
elegant display and play a major role in the making of the artwork. They hold
the canvas right throughout the making of the artwork. A subtle movement may
prove to be a hindrance and so, it鈥檚 important that the canvas is held in place
with little but equal pressure on all the parts of the canvas. This is useful
for various artists who use canvas and more importantly for artworks that
involve embroidery or other intricate styles.
How to use the stretcher
bars for canvas?
The stretcher bars for canvases are made up of wood. The
type of wood used and corresponding quality of the stretcher bars may vary. One
needs to ensure the quality and robustness of wood before buying the bars. Four
such bars should be enough to create a stretcher frame for the canvas. The four
bars must be placed adjacently to form a square or rectangle (depending on the
requirement). One has to make it a point to not fix the bars permanently.
The bars are made up of wood and significant decrease or increase in the
humidity (which is quite common) may cause the wood to expand or contract. This
in turn may lead to the cracking or uneven distortion of the bars. Thus, an
alternative temporary arrangement to fix the bars is much sought after. These
alternative arrangements are the intermittent butt or miter joints that aid in
the free movement of the bars to a certain extent. The canvas is placed such
that the borders are folded back and stapled to the bars. All the sides of the
canvas must be under equal pressure to avoid any slag or wrinkle on any part of
the canvas.
Ordering stretcher bars
One can order in bulk to save
money and to gain other benefits such as free delivery, free fitting etc. The
cost of the bars usually depends on the type of wood used. The type of wood, the
color, size of the bars etc. must be considered in advance to avoid any
confusion later on.
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