The main difference between shipping a large and a small canvas painting.
How to ship canvas artwork.
I suggest first wrapping the canvas in plastic wrap and then in bubble wrap always bubble side out not next to the canvas.
How to package framed paintings 1.
The glassine will protect the surface of your canvas.
Smaller paintings and canvas sets i just bubble wrap and put into a regular box.
Securely tape the glassine closed on the back side of the canvas.
Since the shipping price is in direct proportion to the size you will want to make your box size as efficient as possible.
How to ship artwork 1.
Use the ups store certified packing experts to properly pack and ship your valuable artwork.
I order two to four rolls at a time so that i always have plenty on hand.
Bubble wrap both cushions the art and fills space preventing unwanted movement within your packaging.
Select an appropriate shipping container.
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Uline is the best place to get shipping materials.
Place your painting face down on it.
We ve outlined some simple steps to follow below.
If you are talking about stretched canvas you will need to use fedex or ups.
Lay your glassine paper on a flat surface.
Shipping varies from 8 to 35 depending on the size.
Measure the length width and height of your artwork in order to select an appropriately sized.
Ship unframed artwork that s larger than 48 by 48 inches and framed.
The fact is that a custom crate built to the exact dimensions of the artwork is an inalienable part of its safety in transit.
Cut a piece of glassine paper a resilient glazed paper large enough to wrap your canvas.
Framed sculpture or ceramics we can help pack and ship your artwork today.
Prepare your work surface.
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When shipping paintings bubble wrap should be your filler of choice never use styrofoam peanuts when shipping paintings more on this later.
Wrap the canvas in the glassine being sure to smoothly cover the front surface of your canvas.
As mentioned our hands contain natural oils that can potentially damage the painted.
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.