Stretchers

At Chapman & Bailey we offer two types of stretcher frames. For artists on a budget, Arakaria, or hooped pine is a plantation-grown native Australian timber grown in Queensland and northern NSW. Its qualities include stability, strength and affordability.

The other stretcher we supply is made from Canadian western red cedar. This is a sustainably harvested timber that is highly respected for it's archival qualities. Stable, light and resistant to moisture and insect damage, they remain the museum-grade stretcher of choice.

All our stretchers use the traditional mitre joint. Using this joint in combination with wedges, allows the stretcher to expand and maintain strength and stability throughout. In fact, the wedges themselves are made from the timber off cuts, thus eliminating waste wherever possible.

Our craftsmen also build our stretchers to the millimeter in all shapes and sizes including circles, ovals, arches, tondos, diamonds, triangles, plus the more regular squares and rectangles.

You will find our stretchers are available through all leading retail art suppliers, and wholesale through Art Spectrum.

Please don’t forget our expert stretching service. Custom stretching by artists who know the subtle needs of other artists.

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