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Stretcher Bars

Hey to all! First off, if anyone is pondering taking Steve's 101 and 102 In Shop classes up in Albany, I would have to say that it was an incredibly insightful two days for our shop! We plan on tackling some neat, new ideas after going there and worked some kinks out of prior problems. Thanks so much to Steve, Jen and Jess for hosting us and teaching us so much!!

My question is- does anyone use stretcher bars for canvas prints? IF so, can you recommend someplace that sells them (if you like them!)? Steve, what size were yours 1.5" or 3/4" width? I see there are two widths and I'm thinking yours were 1.5".

Danke Schoen!

Wendy

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Jackson on February 3, 2010 at 4:29pm: I am pretty sure the good ones were 1.5" and the ones we didn't like were .75"....I would love to hear about a good place for stretcher bars! I have been looking everywhere since the class this past weekend!!! My trouble is that I cannot find them smaller than 12" in length! Wendy - It was a pleasure having your team at the class! If we ever make it out your way we will definitely stop in!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Steven Jackson on February 3, 2010 at 4:47pm: Jen beat me to it! It was great having you all out for the class and thanks for the kind words. Jen- do you have the info for the good place we did get them from? I just looked at the box for the bad ones and see it was http://www.wholesaleartsframes.com/

Hope this helps!

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Jackson on February 3, 2010 at 5:20pm: Unfortunately the box for the good stretcher bars went into the dumpster last week :-( I will see what I can dig up though....; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jennifer Jackson on February 5, 2010 at 1:55pm: We found this website and will probably order a few samples soon. They seem like the quality we received with the initial batch we ordered.

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Permalink Reply by Wendy on February 5, 2010 at 2:07pm: Stellar! Thanks so much!

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Hirata on February 5, 2010 at 3:43pm: Any recommendation on sizes? What size did you guys use in the class?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jennifer Jackson on February 5, 2010 at 4:27pm: in the first few classes we did an 18 by 24. The last class we did an 8 by 10.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jennifer Jackson on February 5, 2010 at 4:31pm: Steve posted this one about the 18 x 24 (yes...under my name...The nerve!) - I personally think sometimes the 18 x 24 is too big - perhaps a 12 x 18? If you are just starting out to try it, why waste the money on an 18 x 24? When I order, I will probably start with an 8 x 10 as the smallest and go up from there.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Wendy on February 10, 2010 at 11:49am: I just placed an order with upper canada (link above!) Will keep ya posted bout them there stretcher bars when they arrive!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jennifer Jackson on February 25, 2010 at 12:37am: Soooo....I'm dying to know, how are the stretcher bars??!! Any pictures to share yet?! :-); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Wendy on February 25, 2010 at 6:46am: We received them- they seem GREAT! Very high quality, smooth- not splinter-ey or anything. We have made one print and stretched it, but haven't taken a picture... I'll have to get on that! They are definitely a top-notch company.

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Permalink Reply by Steven Jackson on February 25, 2010 at 6:54am: I am interested to see the results also! I am really not happy with the last 2 suppliers and need to find something good to work with. Looking forward to seeing those pictures!

Thanks

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