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So satisfying to learn how to do it yourself! The first time might have been hard but gets easier with practice (and canvas pliers!). Now you can stretch almost anything, any size. We stretched 12oz cotton canvas over 24x19″stretcher bars

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Why canvas corners begin separating before most owners notice Canvas corner separation rarely starts as an obvious problem. In many cases, the earliest signs develop gradually inside the structure of the stretched canvas long before visible gaps, distortion, or looseness become noticeable from normal viewing distances. Why canvas corners begin separating: • Natural tension changes within the canvas • Environmental fluctuations in temperature and humidity • Stress concentrated at corner folds and attachment points • Aging materials that lose flexibility over time The reason many owners miss the issue is simple: separation often starts on the back or edge of the canvas where it is difficult to see during everyday display. As tension changes continue, small structural shifts can eventually affect canvas alignment, corner integrity, and overall presentation. Regular inspection helps identify developing problems before more extensive repairs become necessary.

Canvas Stretching Methods — What It Reveals About Custom Framed Original Art Most people think canvas stretching is just pulling fabric tight. It’s not. It’s a controlled tension system. And in custom framed original art, that system determines how the artwork looks—and holds—over time. Canvas responds to: • Gravity • Humidity • Temperature changes • Material memory If tension isn’t distributed correctly from the start, problems don’t show immediately… they develop. Poor stretching leads to: • Sagging canvas over time • Uneven surface tension • Corner distortion • Structural instability inside the frame What looks tight today can loosen tomorrow. At Picture Worth Custom Framing, canvas stretching is engineered using a controlled tension distribution system—not guesswork. We account for: • Even tension across the entire surface • Structural stability at all four corners • Long-term material behavior • Consistent tension that holds over time Because when original artwork is stretched correctly… it doesn’t need to be fixed later.

Stretcher Bar Construction — Why It Matters for Custom Framed Original Art Most people never think about what’s behind the canvas. But that’s where the real structure is. Stretcher bars are the foundation of any canvas artwork. They determine how the canvas holds tension, how it stays flat, and how it behaves over time. And when you’re working with custom framed original art… that structure matters more than people realize. Poor stretcher bar construction leads to: • Canvas sagging • Uneven tension across the surface • Frame misalignment • Long-term distortion What looks fine at first can slowly shift as the material responds to gravity, humidity, and time. At Picture Worth Custom Framing, stretcher bar construction is treated as a structural system—not just a backing. We focus on: • Controlled tension distribution • Reinforced corners for stability • Proper bar depth based on artwork size • Long-term structural integrity Because when original artwork is framed… the goal isn’t just to display it. It’s to preserve how it was meant to look.