Packing Art
Double boxing is almost always the way to ship, when using corrugated boxes. I didn't really make that clear in the preceeding paragraph, but I do need to emphasize this. The outer box will hopefully absorb any serious blows, and the inner box gives a second layer of serious protection to the art. And the number two warning...be very wary of styrofoam for certain packing usages. It is stiff and HARD. Not for use near ceramic arms, or protrusions. Remember that a piece of insulating foam brought down a Space Shuttle! Use foam rubber, and carve out a nice little nest for your precious pieces.
Unpacking of Art!
USE SPECIAL GLOVES. The disposable white ones will work fine. Just remember that fingerprints will show up.
Shipping Art
Motor freight is handled by the shippers in much the same way as air freight. Your art, along with all the other freight going to a certain destination, will be directed to certain "hubs" and then shipped to its actual destination from there. So it may travel hundreds of extra miles that you have not anticipated. Therefore, pack it well. Foam peanuts alone are not enough.
For More Art Shipping Information
For much more indepth information on shipping art, and on other topics of interest to artists, visit the
Art InfoSite. It is my art website containing much useful "how-to" information for artists.
Artist Quote
"Painting is the grandchild of nature. It is related to God."
- Rembrandt
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