ART SERVICES CHICAGO 

Providing structures, substrates, and service to
 fine artists for over 20 years.
  • Stretchers, stretching, and priming.
  • Panels, art boxes, and boards. 
  • Frames for paintings. 
  • Custom work
  An environmentally conscious wood shop using the most sustainable materials available on the market. Using fast-growing sustainable poplar, lyptus, and paulownia. Natural woods such as maple, ash, and walnut are available. Non-toxic finishes used in creative ebonized and pickling techniques.



Call or text 312-505-4955 for pricing and turn around.
EMAIL: joel@artserviceschicago.com




STRETCHERS
Sustainable kiln dried poplar hardwood
12 degree beveled front
Mitered corners, plywood corner braces
Sanded cross bars (for sizes over 36") and edges1-3/4" standard depth or custom depth
Folding feature and custom shapes available

STRETCHING
#12 cotton duck standard
Linen and muslin provided by customer
Staples placed 2" apart, pulled tightly
Flat Double folded corners

PRIMING
Gesso 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 ply
Mitered corners
Corner braces (for sizes over 10")
Cross bracing (for sizes over 30")
Sanded surface and edges
1-1/2" standard depth or custom depth

BEVELED EDGE PANELS
12 degree inward bevel
Birch
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 archival glue


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


ART BOARDS, BLOCKS
Solid hardwood
Primed and suitable for prints

FLOATER FRAMES FOR PAINTINGS
Custom depths available
Wire or "D" rings for hanging
Custom face widths available
Tightly bound to edge or reveal available


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

CUSTOM WORK FOR ARTISTS
Call 312-505-4955 with your idea

Past Custom Projectsa 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.


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JOEL FROMER Joel has a masters in both Literature and Theology. He spent over 10 years in human services assisting those afflicted with mental illness and addiction. Joel now runs a wood shop devoted to the arts.






TAYLER WALKER Chicago native and bicycle enthusiast with experience in building wheeled creations and navigating city streets. Lover of art and a collector of the work of close friends.