Lay your glassine paper on a flat surface.
How to ship canvas artwork.
Place your painting face down on it.
For larger canvases around 24 x 30 i put cardboard against the painting and then bubble wrap and ship in a mirror box.
I suggest first wrapping the canvas in plastic wrap and then in bubble wrap always bubble side out not next to the canvas.
As mentioned our hands contain natural oils that can potentially damage the painted.
We ve outlined some simple steps to follow below.
I order two to four rolls at a time so that i always have plenty on hand.
Since the shipping price is in direct proportion to the size you will want to make your box size as efficient as possible.
When shipping paintings bubble wrap should be your filler of choice never use styrofoam peanuts when shipping paintings more on this later.
Put your gloves on first.
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How to package framed paintings 1.
Framed sculpture or ceramics we can help pack and ship your artwork today.
Securely tape the glassine closed on the back side of the canvas.
Shipping varies from 8 to 35 depending on the size.
The glassine will protect the surface of your canvas.
The fact is that a custom crate built to the exact dimensions of the artwork is an inalienable part of its safety in transit.
Wrap the canvas in the glassine being sure to smoothly cover the front surface of your canvas.
How to ship artwork 1.
Prepare your work surface.
Ship unframed artwork that s larger than 48 by 48 inches and framed.
Use the ups store certified packing experts to properly pack and ship your valuable artwork.
If you are talking about stretched canvas you will need to use fedex or ups.
Select an appropriate shipping container.
Measure the length width and height of your artwork in order to select an appropriately sized.
The main difference between shipping a large and a small canvas painting.
Our pack ship guarantee ensures the proper packing of fragile and high value items including artwork.
Bubble wrap both cushions the art and fills space preventing unwanted movement within your packaging.
Smaller paintings and canvas sets i just bubble wrap and put into a regular box.
After all there is no going back when your painting is torn apart so it is much better to turn for help to a professional art shipping company.