Fredrix - Pro Series Dixie Stretched Canvas
Pro Series Dixie Stretched Canvas
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Product Information
- 12 oz. pure 100% cotton duck canvas
- Primed with acid-free acrylic gesso
- 17.5 oz. finished weight after priming
- 2-1/4 in. deep profile stretcher bars
- Kiln-dried stretcher bars prevent warping
- Works with oil, acrylic, and alkyd paints
- Archival quality for lasting artwork
Paint with confidence on canvas that meets museum archival standards
This 12-ounce pure cotton duck combines substantial weight with a refined weave that responds predictably to aggressive brushwork and multiple paint layers. Fredrix primes each canvas with acid-free acrylic gesso, building the finished weight to 17.5 ounces, heavy enough to resist warping under wet techniques while maintaining the natural flexibility cotton provides. The substantial feel under your brush comes from quality construction, not marketing claims.
Deep profile 2¼-inch kiln-dried stretcher bars eliminate the common frustration of twisted frames and loose canvas. Wood properly dried to stable moisture content maintains tension through temperature and humidity changes, keeping your working surface taut through extended projects. This matters particularly for large-scale work where even minor warping disrupts paint application. The profile depth creates clean contemporary edges that work gallery-wrapped or traditionally framed.
Archival preparation protects your investment in materials and labor. Oil, acrylic, and alkyd painters all work successfully on this surface because the neutral acrylic ground provides proper tooth and absorption for different paint systems. When a canvas performs consistently from first brushstroke to final varnish, you focus on painting decisions rather than fighting your support.
