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 Products & Pricing -> Custom Stretchers & Artist Canvases:

 Custom Stretchers & Artist Canvases:
We offer custom-made extra large stretcher frames and artist canvases using double-primed or unprimed canvas and heavy duty bars with depths from 3/4" to 3". This is an excellent alternative when you need more control over your canvas requirements, but your art studio space or time is limited.

We offer primed and unprimed Cotton or Linen canvases. Our custom-made Pre-Stretched canvases are backwrapped and stapled for a clean presentation. Made with 100% cotton or linen canvas, stretched on 3/4" to 3" deep stretcher bars.

To Order ready-made Stretched Artist Canvases click Stretched Artist Canvases.

How to place an order:

Start by selecting the frame size using our online price calculator on right panel, select the right thickness and finish, add item(s) to shopping cart and continue to checkout.
Price Calculator:
 
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Volume discount rates, Same Size/Profile*
Qty 2-5 6-10 11-50 51-100
Discount 5% 10% 15% 20%
- Volume discount rates cannot be combined with other discounts, promotions or group rates.
* Same Size/Profile: ordering multiple quantities of the same profile with the same width and height.

  Raw and Primed Canvases - Cotton or Linen:
Raw/Primed - Light Weight
Fredrix ARTIST SERIES Style 580 Light weight, 100% cotton duck with an even texture.

Fredrix ARTIST SERIES Style 580

Acrylic Primed: 10.5 oz 339 g/m2 PriL
Raw: 6.5 oz 220 g/m2 RawL
Max Roll Width 64"
Raw/Primed - Medium Weight
Fredrix DALLAS ARTIST SERIES Style 569 Medium weight, 100% cotton duck with uniform, medium texture.
Fredrix DALLAS ARTIST SERIES Style 569 - Series Red Label
Acrylic Primed: 12 oz 406 g/m2 PriM
Raw: 7 oz 237 g/m2 RawM
Max Roll Width 64"
Raw/Primed - Heavy Weight
Fredrix DIXIE PRO SERIES Style 123 Heavy 100% cotton duck with substantial tooth and texture. Great for murals and large works.
Fredrix DIXIE PRO SERIES Style 123
Acrylic Primed: 17.5 oz 593 g/m2 PriH
Raw: 12 oz 406 g/m2 RawH
Max Roll Width 120"
Raw/Primed - Very Heavy Weight
Fredrix Ultimate PRO SERIES Style 150 A toothy, heavyweight textured 100% cotton canvas for acrylic or oil paints. Suitable for extreme paint application. PRO Ultimate canvas is our heaviest canvas ever. Fredrix Ultimate PRO SERIES Style 150
Acrylic Primed: 20 oz 678 g/m2 PriVH
Raw: 15 oz 509 g/m2 RawVH
Max Roll Width 120"
Raw Belgian Linen - Medium Weight
Fredrix Style 136 Medium weave, medium weight, loom-state, 100% cotton canvas.
Fredrix Style 136
 
 
 
 
Acrylic Primed: 20 oz 678 g/m2 ---
Raw: 7.5 oz 254 g/m2 RawLinM
Max Roll Width 52"
Primed Belgian Linen - Smooth
Fredrix PRO SERIES PORTRAIT Belgian processed linen, beige color, double-primed, smooth surface, warm tone. Medium texture and medium weight.
Fredrix PRO SERIES PORTRAIT
 
 
 
Acrylic Primed: 11 oz 373 g/m2 PriLinS
Raw: 7.5 oz 254 g/m2 ---
Max Roll Width 63"
Primed Galacian Linen - Rough
Fredrix PRO SERIES GALICIA Style 588SP single-primed with pronounced irregular texture. Heavyweight. 100% Galacian linen Fredrix

PRO SERIES GALICIA Style 588SP
 
 

Acrylic Primed: 13 oz 441 g/m2 PriLinR
Raw: 9 oz 305 g/m2 ---
Max Roll Width 54"
Abbreviations:
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Pri - Primed
Raw - Unprimed
Lin - Linen
L - Light Weight
M - Medium Weight
H - Heavy Weight
VH - Very Heavy Weight
S - Smooth
R - Rough
Std Join
Standard Join
Assembeled frame with optional Stretched canvas, ready to use
Dovetail system
Dovetail [30-50% less $]
Dovetail frame with optional rolled canvas - Frames needs to be assembled and canvas to be stretched.
Dovetail Joining Guide

 Dovetail Notes:
- Cross braces are incorporated into large-sized stretcher frames.

- We do not offer Dovetail system for too narrow profiles like STR1, STR2 and STR4.

- Minimum united inch (width + height) size for Dovetail system is 60".

- To read more about Dovetail system and watch our YouTube Video click here.


  Stretcher Profiles:
When ordering artist canvas frames you can pick any of these profiles below. We recommend thicker frames for larger canvases to insure stability and durability.
This narrow, 7/16 " deep stretcher bar is constructed of finger-jointed pine, which guarantees a strong, warp-resistant bar. The slim depth, but still sturdy 1.25 " width, makes this model ideal for small and medium size frames. Use these small stretcher bars for gallery wrapped canvas prints, artist canvases or a wide variety of wood crafts and building projects.
7/16 " Deep Small Stretcher
Face width: 1-1/4"
Height: 7/16"
Code: STR1		This narrow, .625 " deep stretcher bar is constructed of finger-jointed pine, which guarantees a strong, warp-resistant bar. The slim depth, but still sturdy 1.625 " width, makes this model ideal for small and medium size frames. Use these small stretcher bars for gallery wrapped canvas prints, artist canvases or a wide variety of wood crafts and building projects.
5/8 " Deep Stretcher
Face width: 1-5/8"
Height: 5/8"
Code: STR2		This 3/4 " deep stretcher bar is constructed of finger-jointed pine, which guarantees a strong, warp-resistant bar. The slim depth, but still sturdy 1.5 " width, makes this model ideal for small and medium size frames. Use these small stretcher bars for gallery wrapped canvas prints, artist canvases or a wide variety of wood crafts and building projects.
3/4 " Deep Stretcher
Face width: 1-1/2"
Height: 3/4"
Code: SB3		This .625 " deep stretcher bar is constructed of finger-jointed pine, which guarantees a strong, warp-resistant bar. The slim depth, but very sturdy 2 " width, makes this model ideal for medium and large frame sizes. Use these mid-size stretcher bars for gallery wrapped canvas prints, artist canvases or a wide variety of wood crafts and building projects.
5/8 " Deep Medium Duty Stretcher
Face width: 2"
Height: 5/8"
Code: STR4		This 1 " deep and 2.25 " wide stretcher bar is constructed of finger-jointed pine, which guarantees a strong, warp-resistant bar. The thick width and depth of this model makes it ideal for large and extra large frames. Use these thick stretcher bars for gallery wrapped canvas prints, artist canvases or a wide variety of wood crafts and building projects.
1 " Deep Heavy Duty Stretcher
Face width: 2-1/4"
Height: 1"
Code: STR3		This 1 " high stretcher bar is constructed of finger-jointed pine, which guarantees a strong, warp-resistant frame. The thick width and height of this model make it a popular choice for small, medium, and large canvases. Use these thick stretcher bars for gallery wrapped canvas prints, artist canvases or a wide variety of wood crafts and building projects.
1 " Deep Stretcher
Face width: 1-1/8"
Height: 1"
Code: STR9		This 1-1/8 " deep stretcher bar is constructed of finger-jointed pine, which guarantees a strong, warp-resistant bar. The thick width and height of this model makes it ideal for large and extra large frames. Use these thick stretcher bars for gallery wrapped canvas prints, artist canvases or a wide variety of wood crafts and building projects.
1-1/8 " Deep Stretcher
Face width: 3"
Height: 1-1/8"
Code: STR11		This 1.25 " deep stretcher bar with scoop profile is constructed of finger-jointed pine, which guarantees a strong, warp-resistant bar. The thick width and depth of this model makes it ideal for a wide variety of frame sizes, from small to large. Use these thick stretcher bars for gallery wrapped canvas prints, artist canvases or a wide variety of wood crafts and building projects.
1-1/4 " Deep Stretcher
Face width: 1-1/2"
Height: 1-1/4"
Code: STR15		This thick, 1-7/16 " deep stretcher bar is constructed of finger-jointed pine, which guarantees a strong, warp-resistant bar. The lip on both this side and the 1-15/16 " side allow this bar to be used at either orientation. This model
1-7/16 " Deep Double Duty Stretcher
Face width: 1-15/16"
Height: 1-7/16"
Code: str72
This 1.5 " deep stretcher bar is constructed of finger-jointed pine, which guarantees a strong, warp-resistant frame. The thick width and height of this model make it a popular choice for small, medium and large canvases. Use these thick stretcher bars for gallery wrapped canvas prints, artist canvases or a wide variety of wood crafts and building projects.
1-1/2 " Deep Stretcher
Face width: 1-1/8"
Height: 1-1/2"
Code: STR6		This thick, 1-15/16 " deep stretcher bar is constructed of finger-jointed pine, which guarantees a strong, warp-resistant bar. The lip on both this side and the 1-7/16 " side allow this bar to be used at either orientation. This model\
1-15/16 " Deep Double Duty Stretcher
Face width: 1-7/16"
Height: 1-15/16"
Code: STR7		This 2 " deep stretcher bar is constructed of finger-jointed pine, which guarantees a strong, warp-resistant bar. This model\
2 " Deep Large Stretcher
Face width: 1-1/2"
Height: 2"
Code: STR5		This 2.5 " high stretcher bar is constructed of finger-jointed pine, which guarantees a strong, warp-resistant bar. The thick width and height of this model makes it ideal for large and extra large frames, but it is also perfectly suited to small and medium canvases. Use these thick stretcher bars for gallery wrapped canvas prints, artist canvases or a wide variety of wood crafts and building projects.
2-1/2 " Deep Stretcher
Face width: 1-1/8"
Height: 2-1/2"
Code: STR8		This 3 " deep stretcher bar is constructed of finger-jointed pine, which guarantees a strong, warp-resistant bar. The thick width and depth of this model makes it ideal for large and extra large frames, but it is perfectly suited to thick wrapped small and medium canvases as well. Use these thick stretcher bars for gallery wrapped canvas prints, artist canvases or a wide variety of wood crafts and building projects.
3 " Deep Stretcher
Face width: 1-1/8"
Height: 3"
Code: STR10		Kiln-dried pine is connected to a specially milled 3/8" aluminum bar. Paintings will never twist, warp, bend or change due to dryness or humidity. The recycled aluminum stock provides a structural frame of total strength and stability. The pine outer bar offers a smooth, rounded edge and a solid surface for stapling. Pro-Bars start at 11" and can be cut to 144" and beyond.
1-3/8 " Aluminum Pro Bars
Face width: 1-7/8"
Height: 1-3/8"
Code: STR14

  Samples:
Extra Large Sterecher Frame
Extra large Stretcher Frame with Cross braces 		3 inch deep stretched frame
3 inch deep stretcher frame 		Hand-made canvas stretching
Hand-made canvas stretching 		A large, square gallery wrapped canvas being mounted on a stretcher bar frame
Double primed canvases 		stretched canvas with braces
Double primed canvases
 
artist canvas _rolls, linen or cotton
Stretcher Frame with Cross braces 		A large, square gallery wrapped canvas being mounted on a stretcher bar frame
Stretching canvas with cross braces		 A large, square gallery wrapped canvas being mounted on a stretcher bar frame
Rolls of raw, doubled promed cotton and Linen canvas		 Back side, artist canvas
Back side, 3 inch deep artist canvas		 Shipping ready large canvas
Shipping ready, packed artist canvas


 FYI: Numbered Ducks (#) vs. Single Fill Ducks(oz)
Numbered and Single Fill duck refers to the type of weave from which a sheet of canvas is constructed. Every piece of woven material is made from alternately overlapping the warp (lengthwise) yarn or thread and the weft (width-wise).

  • Numbered Duck refers to canvas woven using two threads in the weft. This is also referred to as "double-filled" or "plied yarn" canvas. Numbered duck canvas is generally stronger and more tightly woven than Single-Fill, and is identified by a "#" (hash) in front of a number that designates its weight.
    #1 through #12 identify weights ranging from very heavy to very lightweight, respectively. Unfortunately, there is no universal standard, and these weights often vary between manufacturer.
  • Single-Fill Duck is any canvas woven using only one thread in the weft. As a result, single-fill canvas is generally lighter and less hardy. As opposed to the # system of Numbered Duck canvas, single-fill canvas is identified by ounce per square yard or oz (a 36" x 36" piece).
Numbered Duck Fabrics are Double Filled or "Plied Yarn" which creates a tighter weave construction smoother texture than single fill cotton ducks, making them stiffer & more durable fabrics. The tight dense weave make Numbered duck fabrics a suitable outdoor canvas for many applications.
  • #12 (11.5oz) Duck
  • #10 (15oz) Duck
  • #8 (18oz) Duck
  • #6 (21oz) Duck
  • #4 (24oz) Duck
  • #1 (30oz) Duck


GLOSSARY

SIZING, PRIMERS AND GESSO GROUNDS

Acrylic Gesso Pigment (titanium dioxide) and calcium carbonate mixed with acrylic polymer emulsion. Acrylic gesso contains both the ground and sizing together. Suitable for flexible supports. Click to order Gesso
Acrylic Ground Also known as Acrylic Gesso.
Acrylic Sizing Acrylic Polymer Emulsion. Used alone or prior to applying acrylic gesso to seal canvas. Click to order Sizing
Ground A material that prepares the surface upon which paint will adhere. Can be a compound of binder and pigment, but can also be just binder as in acrylic grounds.
Oil Ground Pigment (titanium dioxide or white lead) mixed with binder (linseed oil).
Oil Paint Sizing Commonly known as "animal skin glue." Applied on linen canvas, when oil based ground will be painted on top to protect canvas from the acidic qualities of the linseed oil in oil paint.
Priming/Primer The preparation of a surface upon which to paint, using a sizing and ground. Acrylic Gesso is an Acrylic Primer. Animal skin glue followed by an oil-based Ground is an Oil Paint Primer.
Sizing/Size Seals, protects and makes canvas less absorbent. Provides receptive surface for the Ground. Click to order Sizing
True Gesso A sizing made of animal glue and inert pigment such as whiting. Used for hundreds of years in preparing wood panels for tempera and oil painting. Not suitable for flexible supports (canvas).

CANVAS TERMINOLOGY

Canvas Tightly woven fabric often used as a substrate for painting.
Canvas Weight The weight of a square yard of raw canvas usually stated in ounces, prior to priming.
Count Also "thread count". Number of yarns in warp and weft per square inch.
Line Linen Considered the highest quality painting surface, line linen is smooth, shiny and spun from the longer, most lustrous fibers. Ideal for fine detail work.
Loomstate Number of yarns in warp and weft per square inch.
Picked Hand process of removing irregular and nubby yarns from raw canvas.
Piled Yarn Twisting together of yarns into a single braid.
Pumiced Process of hand-rubbing raw or sized linen with pumice stones to achieve a smoother texture.
Strike Strike-through and/or sizing penetrating through into the back of the canvas.
Texture The pattern of woven canvas modified by the degree of coarseness and uniformity of yarns.
Tooth The abrasiveness of the surface (canvas, paper, ground) in terms of coarseness and porosity.
Tow Yarns Spun from shorter length yarns and tend to have more slubs. Perfect for surface texture and character.

TYPES OF CANVAS

Cotton Canvas Most popular artist grade canvas. Suitable for oil and acrylic paint.
Cotton Duck A closely woven plain weave using medium to heavyweight yarns where the warp is woven in pairs, giving the canvas a flat appearance.
Double-primed(DP) Two coats of gesso, producing a smoother surface that is better for portrait or airbrush techniques. Smoother and stiffer than single-primed canvas. All FREDRIX machine primed canvas is DP.
Linen Canvas The highest perceived quality in canvas material for its permanence, strength and beauty.
Polyflax® FREDRIX trademark for 100% synthetic fiber artist canvas primed with acrylic ground.
Single-primed One coat of gesso. More flexible than DP canvas. Occurs in FREDRIX hand-processed canvas.
Synthetic Canvas Man-made fibers that provide the most uniform texture. Exceptionally strong and long lasting. Does not impart as much aesthetic or perceived value as linen or cotton canvas
Universal Primed Primed canvas made from acrylic polymers that accept oil, acrylic or alkyd paints.

 Artist Canvas/Stretcher Frame FAQs:

Q1 : What is the maximum Stretcher frame you can ship?
Q2 : How long does it take to get my order?
Q3 : What is the shipping charges for oversize or extra large canvas stretchers?
Q4 : How do I order an artist canvas?
Q5 : What countries make the best artist canvas?
 

Q1 : What is the maximum Stretcher frame you can ship?
We can make and ship up to 120"x80" sizes. For larger frame sizes, please contact us with the size and shipping address details. We have over 14 different stretcher bar profiles, with depths from 3/4" to 3". Order online: Pre-cut stretcher bars, unassembled. Custom-made stretcher bar frames.

Q2 : How long does it take to get my order?
We make frames and canvases when they are ordered. It normally takes us about 8-10 during Covid-19 days. If you need your order sooner, please give us a call or email us to tell us your specific needs. We normally ship by FedEx Ground, UPS, or via a Freight Carrier for large canvases.

Q3 : What is the shipping charges for oversize or extra large canvas stretchers?
Based on the canvas size, quantity and shipping address provided, surcharges will apply to orders which contain overweight or oversize items. In these instances, we will contact you to confirm the cost of shipping before processing your order. You can cancel the order without any charges if you do not agree with our shipping or freight fees.

Q4 : How do I order an artist canvas?
Start by using the online calculator above. Select the canvas width and height, and in the results page you will be able to add the selected item to your shopping cart.
Order online: Rolled Artist Canvas
Order online: ready-made stretched artist canvas

Q5 : What countries make the best artist canvas?

Several countries are known for producing high-quality artist canvas, each with its own strengths and characteristics. Some of the top countries known for producing artist canvas include:

  1. Belgium: Belgian linen is considered some of the best in the world for its fine weave, strength, and durability. It is often used by professional artists for high-quality paintings.
  2. Italy: Italy is known for producing fine cotton canvases, often with a medium to fine weave. Italian canvas is prized for its smooth surface and quality construction.
  3. France: French canvas, particularly from the town of Arles, is highly regarded for its quality and texture. French linen canvases are often preferred for their strength and durability.
  4. United States: American canvas, especially cotton duck canvas, is popular among artists for its affordability and quality. Some American manufacturers produce high-quality, professional-grade canvases.
  5. India: Indian cotton canvases are known for their affordability and good quality. They are often used by artists looking for a balance between quality and cost.
  6. China: While China is known for producing a wide range of canvases, the quality can vary. Some Chinese manufacturers produce high-quality canvases that are suitable for professional use.

Ultimately, the best artist canvas depends on the artist's preferences, painting style, and budget. It's essential to consider factors such as weave, weight, texture, and material (linen or cotton) when choosing a canvas for a specific artwork.
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