How to Safely Pack Paintings for Shipping

[@thewoods8372]

i think i need a video like, packing and shipping artwork on a budget lol.

[@Shweta-305]

Same!

[@macneezy07mac27]

Me too

[@kyriep9711]

The advice is: charge more

[@Shay_Davis_Talks]

@@kyriep9711 How do you calculate your prices? That’s where I’ve made errors at.

[@rogerdavis9607]

Wrap ur whole painting in tissue paper. Then wrap it in a foam box. Then wrap it in thick brown wrapping paper. And mail it .

[@DawnSantucci]

Usually I end up watching several videos when I am researching how to do something but this was so informative that I need not look any further. Thank you for this!!!!

[@AgoraGalleryNYC]

Dawn, thank you very much! We're delighted that the video answered all of your questions.

[@latam.8706]

Agreed!

[@Neneblanche]

Yes it was definitely informative.

[@jazzyjh]

Same! I saw in video before this and this video right here is great! I will not need anymore resources. Thank you for this video!!!

[@highphysics3617]

Excellent! At last someone who shows a decent sized canvas for shipping.

[@keithr.4645]

Excellent video tutorial!! I especially like how you didn't skip the monotonous parts so that we can see all of the details. Thank you.

[@fredherring876]

the point about using the blunt end of the knife to score the cardboard was the single most useful thing I got from this video. I have always hated having to resize cardboard boxes because of how tedious I found it to be. I would have to use a ruler to get a straight line

[@jennifersanders178]

Where has this video been! This was so helpful for a newbie like myself - thank you!

[@Lou881000]

Excellent. Thank you, excellent tutorial. I am very happy I watched this before I packed my art prints for moving

[@maggieogle896]

I did basically same things you are showing when helping my granddaughter send some of her art to a customer. She is a new artist and selling a lot of her works and seems like sometimes she will need to mail. So glad I saw your video, well done and so proud of myself for figuring out 99% of what you showed. Thank you for the info

[@denisestover2416]

Thank you for your thorough explanation of how to pack our artwork. Thank you so much!

[@skunkie110]

I just thought of something..considering people are commenting on boxes and their price/where to buy. What if we make our own? Then we could customize the box size to the exact measurement we need. I'm pretty sure buying sheets of cardboard would be less expensive than a pre made box too. You'd just have to use the score and cutting technique to make the tabs and what not, create a bottom piece and a top piece to fit over it and then tape up well. Seems like more work but may be worth it if finding a proper box size/price is a challenge.

[@katiehettinger7857]

Thank you for the clear, precise instructions.

[@sabuein]

This is very helpful; very much appreciated, thank you.

[@elizabethcaldwell8281]

This is one of the most informative and well executed videos I have ever seen! Thank you!!!!

[@brettwinstead]

Wow, a good, informative video without some jerk here giving it a thumbs down. Finally!

[@thebodylanguageguy]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@neekanoodle]

Thank you so much for the excellent advice. Very informative. Heavy duty cardboard definitely gives great peace of mind.

[@elaineschloss8474]

what a concise, informative demonstration. Thank you so much!!

[@CatOwens]

Thanks so much for the demo on how to pack your artwork, I feel comfortable knowing your method of packing will protect my art work, Thanks again so much

[@judypattersonart]

Extremely helpful.. thank you. Where do you get your supplies, boxes, paper, tape, both kinds of bubble wrap?

[@almazlz]

Great video!! Very clear. Thank you so much! I'm going to look for more environmentally friendly alternatives to some of the materials used though..

[@stas1kacicki392]

This was informative thank you I really needed this for shipping my work

[@tatyana_flower]

Thank you so much for such fantastic and useful video!🧡🧡🧡

[@jerzeyzgirl03]

Wow this is the best Art packaging video Ive seen on youtube..thanks for sharing!!

[@arnie1020]

Exactly what we needed to know. This was extremely useful. Thank you.

[@shimuiiuc]

Great video. It really helped me to prepare my first Artwork to send it to its new home.

[@IrisMG]

Extremely useful. I wonder if I can substitute parchment paper for the glassine, since I've never heard if it. Altering the box size will be useful. Thanks

[@accadia50]

+Iris Gross Hi Iris. No!! Neither cooking parchment nor 'fine' parchment paper is appropriate to use on the surface of artwork. Parchment may contain acids and coatings and can not only harm the surface of your artwork, it has even been know to etch glass. Glassine is acid free and will not damage your artwork. You should be able to find it in any art supply store, but if you can't find it, plastic sheeting should be sufficient.

[@noblestrength]

This was extremely helpful! Thank you! 😃👍🏼

[@tombarlow6076]

very helpful. Thanks to this man and Agora Gallery!

[@bronwynrobichaud189]

Thanks for this informative video! So very helpful.

[@artbyarabela]

Thank you for such a thorough and informative lesson!!!

[@twangel46]

Thats all very well but where do you get the carboard boxes and corners?

[@chriseasthamartist4345]

What about the corners mentioned at the start?

[@celinne1]

Awesome video! Great breakdown of all the details and explanations on why you need to use each item. Thank you!

[@mwngw]

Excellent! Thanks Peter. Helps me in my painting shipping.

[@ryanjaenke8394]

This is excellent! Thank you so much.

[@Alex-uy8zx]

Incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@MichaelRosenberg6153]

Well done, thank you for all the information .

[@AgoraGalleryNYC]

Thank you for watching Michael!

[@katedanis9075]

This tutorial is very helpful! Thanks a lot! Short and informative!

[@ramblingtiger3606]

great video. Is there an alternative for this glassine paper? what is that stuff anyway ? is it similar to parchment? or gateway sheet maybe?

[@katedanis9075]

rambling tiger360 I just use baking paper or freezer paper can help too

[@tblack9711]

Also is it necessary or can you just wrap it in bubble wrap?

[@tiffanynoel3531]

@@tblack9711 I've heard that bubble wrap may stick to the surface of your painting. The paper is a protective layer to prevent sticking among other mishaps.

[@ClaudineLACROIXJL]

Merci beaucoup pour toutes ces infos précieuses. Do you have any video for packaging the sculptures as well? Specially for heavy sculptures. Thanks!

[@aspecialbunny]

Great video! Do you think it is strong enough to ship internationally to Asia for a gallery wrapped canvas painting? I wonder if I need to use a crate which would increase the cost and I don't want to.

[@GenericInternetter]

excellent video, exactly the info i was looking for

[@emanbolis9766]

Can I use parchment paper instead of glassine

[@geckauss]

thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for. great work!

[@stevekobb3850]

A wonderful video. Really helpful. Many thanks.

[@souadfruja2848]

Thank you so much it is very detailed and informative tutorial ..

[@1sandychan1]

Thank you so very much for the video, it has helped me a lot!

[@FizmaColorStudio]

Excellent tutorial

[@dndnart]

This is great video ..thank you..seems am gonna need budget for packing essentials 😀

[@latam.8706]

Uline sells everything in bulk sizes. Great place to checkout for large paintings etc.

[@maldoori238]

Very helpful indeed thank you for sharing your wonderful skills

[@jenns.5791]

this was super informative and helpful!! THANK YOU!!!

[@rytahug5265]

How do I wrap string art wall hangings made from MDF boards with nails. It's quite heavy. I mostly make 40 by 40 cm pieces. How do I perfectly wrap them. Because the bubble wrap will get spoilt by the nails. Some help please 🆘

[@AgoraGalleryNYC]

That's a tricky one. Do you have any photos of your work?

[@sy2.083]

I don’t have glassine, can I use wax paper-not for shipping per se but traveling in my car for a 5 hour trip?

[@Dianamariapaint1409]

For shipments from one country to another tempered in frame, what do you recommend?

[@juliearvaniti7336]

thank you, very helpful !

[@Coolkem1]

This was so helpful. I wonder if I can use grease proof paper instead of glassine?

[@karibufineart7726]

This is sooooo good and helpful 😍😍😍😍

[@aafreenrajpal5603]

Hi! Where do you buy your boxes from? Thank you so much for the video! Very informative!

[@judesfun]

Yes please

[@ikiraw21]

Thank you for amazing video.

[@annacoribioanna]

Thank you! this was a great tutorial

[@AgoraGalleryNYC]

you're more than welcome!

[@mordavian]

Is there an easy way to make big custom boxes from cardboard sheets for international shipping?

[@malayabengel5002]

So good! Thank you for sharing!!

[@MichelleRamosArt]

I'm sure its somewhere in the comments but can you please tell me where to get the boxes? Preferrably in bulk. My client purchased a piece that's 36" long and I'm having the hardest time finding boxes that are not excessively expensive

[@pennykent5687]

Thank you so much! This was very helpful 😀☺️

[@mrsb41]

Great tutorial! Very informative.

[@The_davinci_man]

Thanks for sharing !

[@olekike]

could you please make a same tutorial for a watercolour painting with a passepartout (larger then A3)?

[@JanineMKartist]

Can I package gallery Panel this way ?

[@fityogawithniloo906]

Thanks for the video! My question is can i roll a oil painting after a month of drying or how long do you usually wait? Thanks

[@AgoraGalleryNYC]

We would recommend a minimum of 8-12 weeks before un-stretching and rolling an oil painting.

[@fityogawithniloo906]

@@AgoraGalleryNYC Thank you!!

[@ashikaahso7276]

where do you find a box.

[@donemigholzjr.7344]

Agora or someone with access to artist ideas looking for representation used my idea to sell art painting kits in hobby stores. The kits had my pitch and my technique just not as refined and of course the paint was all mixed wrong but still if they would have consulted me the product might still be on hobby and art store shelves. It was something like “Paint like Van Gogh”.

[@muscle4hiremoving400]

Great video, thanks.

[@oscillatingdailyaudio]

what is the size of that bubble wrap roll?

[@joekeller5067]

You omitted one very important point....where do you get your boxes?

[@idonthavealife7003]

is glassine ok with gloss varnished painting?

[@md_ashrafulislam81]

i have a question , how do you make a deal with buyers , i mean transferring money and painting in foren country

[@ShawNshawN]

Great video for instruction. This should be basic on eBay art

[@sophieliard5328]

where do you fnd this kind of boxes online?

[@anitao.1321]

Tha k you for this. Super helpful!!!!

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

This is expensive if you are a solo artist. Interesting to see how you do it. Thanks for sharing.

[@artbydebrafarrell5197]

Excellent video, I am looking no further. Thank you

[@raimondasmarciulevicius7599]

Agora, good job! :) :)

[@ashleymarierichiez7967]

What do you think is the cheapest shipping method for a size like this? USPS, UPS, FedEx?

[@aliciaarevalo9357]

Where do you get your boxes for your artwork?

[@thewoods8372]

you can buy artwork boxes at fedex kinkos or even order them online. i would say online is cheaper. for me personally because i am a starving artist. i make my boxes from packing boxes i buy at walmart. just cut and hot glue them or just packing tape. hope that helps.

[@gaarcemail]

@@thewoods8372 Look out for them on Facebook Marketplace. Some people just give them away from just having moved. I have also looked out and gotten a few right of the garbage, like empty large flat screen TV boxes.You can also check out companies who receive stuff in large boxes, who can possibly give them to you when they are undone packing. These large boxes are easier to franken-box to the right size.

[@janthomas1862]

The best informative advice on art packing I have come across. Thank you

[@raymondngu3026]

For shipping 16x20 artwork, where do I find boxes for that? What kind of boxes? Will corrugated garment boxes work?

[@AgoraGalleryNYC]

+Raymond Ngu you can buy boxes like that at Uline.com or you can try your local bike and mirror stores, they have very sturdy boxes. Use a strong sturdy new box, free from previous markings or labels. The box should be in excellent condition without tears, rips or any damage. The cardboard should be at least ¼ inch thick. The box should be wider and taller then the artwork allowing enough space for 2"/ 5cm of packing material on each side.

[@Argendiego]

About the large canvas, is possible that the bubble wrap can exert pressure causing it to sink ?... especially in long distances.

[@heroesunplugged]

There is a possibility. Bubble wrap is intended to go toward the item being protected. I would suggest double boxing anything of significant value, or that may be rare. Another means of protecting is the addition of the high density foam insulation you can find at major hardware stores. It will flex to a point but provides much more protection for the canvas. You can combine the ideas that are suggested here too. You can start with the glassine, then the dense foam insulation both sides (cut to fit), use painters tape to hold it together, then bubble wrap for the size needed. The good thing, when using the foam, is that the bubble can be applied toward the painting. Ultimately a crate may be your best bet, but it may cost more to replace the art than take the risk.

[@RichVLucky]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@tinabraxton4906]

I have a tempera painting on cardboard. It will go by ship, on a pallet with the rest of my stuff, and probably spend a good bit of time in a warehouse. I will put it at the very top of my pallet. Is this the way to pack it? There is no way I can carry it on the plane.

[@suebone7582]

I think I would put shipping/ contact information inside the Box too!!

[@AnnemarieDoolin]

Really helpful, thanks.

[@jjensen3412]

Thank you Thank you. You are so helpful....

[@CarlosMonzonGraphicDesigner]

Hi, what size of Bubble you are using for this job, for example 3/16", 5/16" or 1/2" Thanks

[@tabithachan3285]

Hi, thanks for the tutorial! Would you recommend this method for a painting that is as large as 96" x 48"? When would you suggest that a crate is required to transport paintings?

[@AgoraGalleryNYC]

+Tabitha Chan We are happy that you found it useful! Yes, you can pack larger works with the same technique, however professional crating might be safer for shipping them. Any time there is a greater chance for the piece to be damaged in transit, we would suggest a crate. It also depends on the duration of the trip.

[@ArtSaurus]

Super informative! I did a little research and it does seem like a lot of these material especially if you're packing larger pieces, can get quite expensive. I'm seeing about roughly $40 worth of packing material for a medium sized painting if you're buying the packing material in non-industrial amounts.

[@linds7755]

where can I find boxes this size?

[@bettykaplan3185]

thanks for the great video. you may want to get a carton size reducer tool. it could save you some time.

[@denisenaimoli9287]

Hi Peter, I love your video it was very informative but I need your help. I have a large Lee Burr painting 50" x 60" which I will be shipping from NJ to GA and will be putting it in storage until I find a home in Ga. Where can I get a box bigger enough for this size painting? And if I pack the painting as you suggest how long can it stay in storage in the box with all that bubble wrap around it? Moving within a June 2019. Please help!! Thanks so much

[@PainterLady]

please help! I cannot find boxes. Uline charges as much for shipping I the boxes. where can I get appropriate boxes?

[@AgoraGalleryNYC]

Pam, have you tried to ask to stores that sells bikes or mirrors? They have great boxes! Uline is expensive if you need to buy just few of them, we agree.

[@elpin787]

Can kitchen wax paper be used to replace the glassine paper? I cannot find it here where I live :/ Thank you for your help! Great video!! Very clear and informative!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AgoraGalleryNYC]

There's really no substitute material for glassine. We recommend ordering it online or talk to a local art handler for alternatives, just to be safe.