Canvas Stretching Services

 

Canvas Stretching Services for Art Shows

Canvas Stretching Services in New York: Excellence in Every Stretch

At our Long Island, NY facility, we specialize in Stretcher Bars and Canvas Stretching Services, catering to both individual artists and large-scale orders with unmatched craftsmanship. Our process, from crafting stretcher bars to the final touches of wiring and bagging, ensures your canvas art is displayed with the dignity it deserves.

The Art of Display: Understanding Museum and Gallery Wrap Stretching

Museum Wrap Stretching presents your artwork in full view on the front, with clean, colored edges of your choice. This method involves securing the canvas on the back of the stretcher frame, ensuring a staple-free edge. Whether on a 3/4" bar for a classic look or a 1.5" gallery bar for a more pronounced profile, museum wrap stretching is versatile enough to accommodate framing based on your aesthetic preference.

Gallery Wrap Stretching extends your artwork around the sides of the stretcher bars, creating a continuous flow of the image. This technique is perfect for those who prefer a frameless presentation, allowing the art to speak for itself on either 3/4" or 1.5" bars. Should you choose to frame a gallery-wrapped piece, note that the frame will overlap slightly with the image due to its wraparound nature.

Stretching a canvas onto wood stretcher bars is generally considered better for both display and longevity compared to keeping it rolled in a tube for several reasons:

Display Quality:

  • Aesthetic Appeal: A stretched canvas provides a classic, professional look that is ready for display. The artwork is taut and flat, which enhances the visual impact and allows viewers to appreciate the details without distortion.
  • Versatility: Stretched canvases can be displayed with or without a frame, offering flexibility in how the artwork is presented. They can also be hung directly onto a wall, making them more accessible for immediate display.

Longevity:

  • Protection from Damage: Rolling a canvas can lead to creases, cracks, or warping of the artwork over time. Stretching the canvas onto a frame ensures that the fabric remains smooth and the integrity of the image is preserved.
  • Stable Support: Wood stretcher bars provide a sturdy framework that helps maintain the shape of the canvas. This prevents sagging and stretching that can occur when a canvas is not properly supported.
  • Environmental Factors: Canvases that are stretched and mounted are less susceptible to damage from humidity and temperature changes. Rolled canvases, especially when stored in tubes, can be more vulnerable to these environmental factors.

Maintenance:

  • Ease of Cleaning: Stretched canvases are easier to clean and dust without risking damage to the artwork. Rolled canvases can accumulate dust and debris that are harder to remove without unrolling and potentially harming the piece.
  • Re-stretching Capability: If a stretched canvas does become loose over time, it can be re-stretched to regain its original tension. A rolled canvas does not have this option and may deteriorate if left rolled for too long.

In summary, stretching a canvas onto wood stretcher bars is a preferred method for those looking to display their artwork in the best possible light while ensuring its preservation for years to come.