A while ago i shared some tips on shipping at through the mail safely and securely.
How to ship canvas art usps.
Wrap the canvas in a single layer of bubble wrap securing the wrap with packaging tape.
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This painting is of bette davis and is acrylic paint on 16 x 20 stretched canvas.
How to package a canvas painting ready for shipping.
We ve outlined some simple steps to follow below.
How to use postal services to mail art cheaply and inexpensively.
For experienced and novice collectors alike it can be difficult to navigate the logistics required when buying art questions regarding collection management including how to ship artwork to its destination after you purchase it can be easy to ignore until it s too late shipping artwork doesn t have to be difficult and there are easy ways collectors can keep the cost of art transport down.
Ship unframed artwork that s larger than 48 by 48 inches and framed.
Visit the websites of the major postal services.
Call your local post office.
Securely tape the glassine closed on the back side of the canvas.
Wrap the canvas in the glassine being sure to smoothly cover the front surface of your canvas.
The glassine will protect the surface of your canvas.
Use the ups store certified packing experts to properly pack and ship your valuable artwork.
Select an appropriate shipping container.
Cover your entire canvas with packing paper taping it so that no part of the canvas is exposed wrap the whole canvas in a couple layers of bubble wrap and tape it so that it stays in place if you have any more room tape on another layer of foam.
How to ship and package.
Measure the length width and height of your artwork in order to select an appropriately sized.
We carry boxes in a variety of sizes and all the necessary supplies such as bubble cushioning.
Prepare your work surface.
Pay attention to weight and size.
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