Since the Pandemic started a lot of artists are now selling more art online - either compared to pre-pandemic or for the first time.
This post is for all those who
- EITHER "don't know what they need to know"
- OR need a refresher
- OR need to check on what has changed
- bookmark it digitally and/or
- print it off (click the title to get a seperate complete page for this blog post)
A Compendium of Information & Advice about Packing & Transporting Art
Most of the information and advice I provide about packing, mailing and shipping fine art is now provided in the "Ship Art" section of my website Art Business Information for Artists.
I'm assured by very many artists that there is nothing else like this section on the Internet!
I've certainly not found anything which merits the subtitle I've given it i.e.
A Compendium of Information & Advice about Packing & Transporting Art
Here's the reason why I started to develop and then record information about packaging. My first exhibition was in the USA!
Is your knowledge about packaging and shipping art "a big black hole"?
Starting out, I found packaging and shipping artwork one of the most challenging aspects of selling art - particularly when it needs to be sent to another country.
I worked hard to find out more about the best ways to pack and ship art - and started making notes! Fine Art Transport
Outline of contents
Fine Art Transport Home Page
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| This is a major section of my website - providing a lot of detailed information and advice |
This contains
- Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about packaging, posting and shipping art - which shows you where you can find the answer
- 10 Top Tips for Packaging and Shipping Artwork
Packing Fine Art
How to wrap and pack artwork for shipping
How to weigh, measure, wrap, pack and label artwork which needs to be transported. This page covers:
- SUMMARY TIPS: How to create a package for artwork
- HOW TO label a package
- HOW TO measure dimensions, volume and weight
- HOW TO: wrap and pack framed and/or glazed works
- HOW TO: package and ship giclee prints / drawings / works on paper
- HOW TO: wrap and pack unframed and framed pastel paintings
- HOW TO: package and ship 3D - sculpture and ceramics
Packaging Material for Shipping Art
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| Packaging materials for wrapping, packing and shipping art |
This page includes the pros and cons of different types of packaging - for different purposes.
It looks at
- TWO types of packaging for packaging art for shipping INTERNAL and EXTERNAL.
- Internal Packaging: This helps to make it look good and keeps it dry . Plus it protects the work should your package get opened by customs.
- External Packaging: During transit - or while in storage - external packaging helps to protect and keep the artwork safe from harm
- PLUS NEW: where to source green / more environmentally friendly packaging materials - which has become of increasing concern for many artists since I first started developing this resource.
Couriers, Movers and Shippers
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| How to Mail Art |
How to mail art - using General Mail and Parcel Services
This post covers general mail and parcel services for mailing paintings, drawings and prints in the UK and USA
There's a general consensus that
- the local mail service is fine for sending smaller packages
- however big parcels need a professional courier service
This page provides an overview of the generic (i.e. non-specialist) post / parcel / courier services on offer in the UK and USA
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| UK Art Movers and Carriers |
UK Art Movers, Couriers & Fine Art Transport Services
What you need to know; what your courier needs to know & which couriers move artwork
