Save time and money with your Fine Art Shipping and Packing When it comes packing and shipping of Fine Arts, there are no shortcuts. You can either do it right the first time or you suffer the consequences. If you're an art dealer, artist, editor, photographer or even a delivery service, and you want to save time and money, that this information is helpful.
The tips, tricks and advice I am offering have been learned many lessons learned on this expensive to do, what to avoid and what not to do. Shipping and insurance are up and up, so every little useful advice. These suggestions are simple but effective way to avoid the pitfalls of what I call "Bad practice expedition.
Packaging paints - If you plan to ship a painting with or without frames, I highly recommend wrapping the entire work. This serves two purposes. The first is obvious: it protects the surface of the painting. He also serves to show your buyer / client that you care about the room and it was not just another sale. Remember, "A satisfied customer is a customer for life".
The most cost-effective to ship a painting is a safe Shipping. You can buy these boxes with or without ABS Liner. For paintings of higher value, I highly recommend the course with the box filled. These boxes are available in various sizes and are the easiest, fastest, safest and most affordable way to ship. Since I started using these strengths, I have not encountered any problems whatsoever.
If you plan to paint your bubble, this is what I recommend. Take a piece of cardboard and cover the surface of the paint and the frame before concluding bubble. This band can wrap directly to the paper. To ensure a safe transit in a cardboard box, you must give 3 to 4 inches thick bubble. Make sure the sides and corners of the painting have extra padding because it is usually the problem areas in shipping. If you plan to build a box, 2-3 inches of bubble wrap is sufficient.
Once you've wrapped the painting, make sure to line the inside of the cardboard box with sheets of cardboard and bubble wrap. This protects the piece wrapped possible puncture or tears of the box. This extra step has saved me thousands of dollars only.
One final thing, before sealing the box, place a copy of the invoice in the box. Several packages are damaged or lost get these days, if the bill helps to prove the contents. In addition, if the shipping label happens to fall or is accidentally removed (believe it, it happens!) The driver has a way to identify where it goes. "The only thing worse than a damaged piece of art is a work of art Lost". Although it is not necessary, says the shipping address and telephone number on the box can prevent headaches too.
If you plan to ship with a wooden case, I recommend cutting two 1x2-inch wood planks the width of the interior of the cage. Press the bubble, not hard, but just firm enough to hold the paint to move. You can secure the wooden bars with screws at each end of the box. You should also take a marker and around the screw head and make a note, "Please remove". This allows the new owner know what to take apart and what not. Lastly, remember to write the delivery address on the box so you know it makes to its destination.
Because most shipping services now limit their liability to $ 500.00, it would be wise to make sure the shipment. If this is not an option, then the next best thing to do is to ship via Fed-Ex overnight delivery. The reason is very likely because Fed-Ex shipments leave the next day on the truck instead of the warehouse, or they will hand carry them out in the shipping process. As most of the damage comes from.
Posted on July 14, 2010.
