ART SERVICES CHICAGO

STRETCHERS
Sustainable kiln dried poplar hardwood
12 degree beveled front
Mitered corners, masonite corner braces
Sanded cross bars (for sizes over 36") and edges
1-3/4" standard depth or custom depth
Folding feature and custom shapes available

STRETCHING
#12 cotton duck standard
Linen and muslin available
Staples placed 2" apart, pulled tightly
Flat Double folded corners
Different weights and textures available

PRIMING
Gesso or oil prime (coarse or smooth)
Two layers of prime standard (sanding after each)

RE-STRETCHING
Existing paintings
Either previously stretched or not
Stapled with consistent pull
Flat Double folded corners

PANELS
Birch or masonite
Mitered corners
Masonite corner braces (for sizes over 10")
Cross bracing (for sizes over 30")
Sanded surface and edges
1-1/2" standard depth or custom depth

*NEW* BEVELED EDGE PANELS
12 degree inward bevel
Birch or masonite
Mitered corners
Masonite corner braces (for sizes over 10")
Cross bracing (for sizes over 30")
Sanded surface and edges

MOUNTED DRAWINGS ON PANEL
Baltic birch surface
Mitered corners
Sanded edges
Attached with PVA archival glue

ART BOXES (suitable for digital printing)
Primed masonite
Mitered corners
Corner braces (for sizes over 36")

ART BOARDS, BLOCKS
Masonite front or solid hardwood
Primed and suitable for printing

"L" FRAMES for PAINTINGS
Custom depths available
Natural woods: maple, ash, and walnut
Custom finish: black, ebonized walnut, pickled poplar
Wire or "D" rings for hanging
Custom face widths available
Tightly bound to edge or reveal available

FRAMES for WORKS ON PAPER
Custom depths available
Natural woods: maple, ash, and walnut
Custom finish: black, ebonized walnut, pickled poplar
Stock frames available
Glass, UV glass, plexi, UV plexi available
Wired for hanging

MATTING
Full color, texture, and weight selection available

PEDESTALS, PILLARS, and PLATFORMS
Made with 3/4 MDF
Glued and brad nailed
Sanded, primed, and painted upon request

FINE ART SHIPPING
National and International
Economical pricing
Shop provides pickup point
Timely schedules

CRATES
3/8 plywood with 3/4 pywood sides
Lid screws on and off
Wood handled/ side braces along two sides
Two 2"x4" feet for fork lifts
Art is wrapped in plastic and sheathed in styrofoam.
Crates are built for reuse, suitable for round trips.

INSTALLATION
Pickup and delivery
Packing and unpacking
Hanging and assembling

CUSTOM WORK FOR ARTISTS
Call 312-505-4955 with your idea
Past Custom Projects: a fence for an installation, supports for handmade doll and puppet, miniature art cabinet and easle for art on boards, "en plein air" drying box, painting racks, wall support to create a plaster sculpture, and framing for stained glass.