The EasyWrappe Calculator (EWC) is a niche, free software program designed to streamline DIY canvas stretching by precisely calculating the minimum raw canvas size required for an image. It specifically caters to users of the staple-free EasyWrappe system by Breathing Color, a popular solution for creating gallery-wrapped prints in minutes using specialized adhesive stretcher bars.
The program operates as a standalone utility, solving the problem of sizing mistakes before committing to expensive large-format printing. The Core Problem It Solves
When creating a gallery wrap, a print cannot simply be the size of the frame; it requires extra border allowance (bleed) to fold over the thickness of the stretcher bars.
Prevents Waste: Printing onto expensive fine-art canvas at the wrong size leads to immediate material waste.
Eliminates Manual Math: It automates calculations based on specific frame dimensions and the unique depth profiles of the EasyWrappe bars. Key Features of the Calculator
According to the developer, Michael Burns, the utility offers high efficiency for Giclée printing environments:
Quick Minimum Sizing: Instantly checks the exact canvas dimensions needed before you load media into your wide-format printer.
System Profiles: Supports calculation rules for both standard Breathing Color stretcher bars and the EasyWrappe systems.
Lightweight & Free: A “quick & dirty” tool designed out of practical need and shared publicly with a signed installer for security.
Note on Compatibility: It was built for older Windows environments and has not been officially optimized for Windows 11. How the Underlying Sizing Logic Works
If you are using the calculator, it automates the manufacturer’s strict baseline math for the two primary EasyWrappe bar variations: System Type Required Border Allowance Formula Rule EasyWrappe Standard 1.25 inches 4” wider & longer total Add 1.5” minimum per side + bleed EasyWrappe Pro 1.75 inches 6” wider & longer total Add 2” minimum per side + bleed
For instance, to end up with a finished 16” x 20” standard gallery wrap, the calculator ensures you remember to print your total canvas at 19” x 23” so that 1.5 inches of image or mirrored border can wrap cleanly around all four sides.
If you are currently setting up a large print run, are you using the 1.25” Standard or the 1.75” Pro stretcher bars? I can walk you through the specific border layout or recommend Photoshop mirroring techniques for your project!
EasyWrappe Standard Gallery Wrap Stretcher Bars – Breathing Color
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