We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Combi Stretcher Bars.
Combi Stretchers without material stretched are delivered disassembled with all required connecting components. Combi Stretchers with material stretched are delivered assembled with all required connecting components.
We have been researching and developing our Combi Stretcher bars for a number of years in order to create a museum grade warp free stretcher bar.
We use the same aluminium extrusion found in our warp free museum grade Wooden Painting Panels. The aluminium extrusion creates a strong and warp free subframe with a security bar incoperated into the design as standard.
Precision machined Laminated redwood with a 45 degree angle is affixed to the aluminium extrusion. The redwood has a smooth radius on both the top and bottom stretching edge to minimise stress on material when stretched. The wood provides ample clearance of the subframe so that the stretched painting surface does not come into contact with the subframe.
Expandable metal corner connectors with cap head grub screws allow micro adjustments to expand the Combi Stretcher to provide tensioning for stretched material.
Flat interior connectors are also included with each Combi Stretcher to provide more stability to the frame.
Combi Stretcher Length - 140cm
*Cross Bars will be automatically included in the production of each Combi Stretcher with dimensions of 120 cm or greater, and are included in the total price.
Raw Canvas
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Pre-Primed Canvas – Claessens Universal Primed
A versatile, professionally prepared 10oz canvas suitable for both oil and acrylic painting, offering a reliable and adaptable surface for a wide range of contemporary painting techniques.
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Pre-Primed Linen – Claessens Fine Linen - Absorbent Ground
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