Conservation Materials
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Aluminium 18 mm Conservation Bars
Starting at: £14.00
Aluminium Conservation Bars:
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18 mm deep by 62 mm wide solid aluminium stretcher bars for professional and conservation use.
The heavy gauge aluminium has a much lower deflection than wood / aluminium composite bars, so the bars do not distort under tension.
The bars are fitted with a wooden strip at the back for securing the fabric and come supplied with all fittings. -
Aluminium 36 mm Conservation Bars
Starting at: £15.10
Aluminium Conservation Bars: 36 mm deep by 62 mm wide solid aluminium stretcher bars for professional and conservation use. The heavy gauge aluminium has a much lower deflection than wood / aluminium composite bars, so the bars do not distort under tension. The bars are fitted with a wooden strip at the back for securing the fabric and come supplied with all fittings Learn More -
Aluminium Conservation Half Bar
Starting at: £31.61
Aluminium Conservation Centre Bar:
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Because of the strength of aluminium stretcher bars, cross-bars are not necessary for lengths under 150 cm.
To have a cross-bar on the short dimension the frame needs a solid Centre Bar.
For the longer cross-bar dimension the frame will need a pair of Half Bars. These are cut to fit exactly. -
Aluminium Conservation Centre Bar
Starting at: £14.20
Aluminium Conservation Centre Bar:
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Because of the strength of aluminium stretcher bars, cross-bars are not necessary for lengths under 150 cm.
To have a cross-bar on the short dimension the frame needs a solid Centre Bar.
For the longer cross-bar dimension the frame will need a pair of Half Bars.
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Fine Artists Linen
Starting at: £0.25
A canvas only available from Russell & Chapple. This medium-fine textured Belgian linen is our most popular painting linen and is often used by restorers for re-lining. Learn More -
Superfine Linen
Starting at: £0.25
Fine smooth Belgian linen, woven to the highest standards. Ideal for portraits or detailed work. 205 gsm. Learn More -
12 oz Flax 72 in / 183 cm
£15.90 As low as: £12.60Linen Flax 72in 12oz - Coarse linen woven in Scotland from Belgian flax. The pronounced texture makes this an unusual and interesting painting surface. Learn More -
16 oz Flax 72 in / 183 cm
£20.50 As low as: £16.20Linen Flax 72in 16oz - Very heavy coarse linen woven in Scotland from Belgian flax. Its pronounced rough texture makes this a lively and interesting painting surface. Learn More -
13 oz Superflax 54 in / 137 cm 13oz / 390 gsm
£27.30 As low as: £21.60Linen Super Flax 54in 13oz - This heavyweight Belgian linen is dense and tightly woven with a regular medium texture. Learn More -
Superseven Linen 58 in / 147 cm 300 gsm
£23.60 As low as: £18.70Superseven Linen 58in 300gsm - This linen is woven in Scotland from Belgian flax. The material is similar to our Fine Artists Linen, but heavier and with a slightly rougher texture. Learn More