Moving Tips - Artwork
Artwork
What you will need: Tape, packing paper and cardboard or bubble wrap, packing peanuts for sculptures, moving boxes (flat and/or sized to fit) for each piece of artwork. You can get all of the packing supplies you will need here.
How to pack framed prints: Wrap each print individually in packing paper or bubble wrap. Tape cardboard around them. Place each print in flat fitted boxes. If they still fit loosely in their individual boxes, fill in the spaces with lightly wadded packing paper. Tape the box shut, label it boldly front and back “Fragile – Print”.
How to pack original paintings: If your painting is framed with glass, tape the front of the glass like an X with masking tape to keep the pieces in place in case the glass breaks. Cover the framed painting or canvas with packing paper and bubble wrap then tape it closed. Build a box to fit that is slightly bigger than the painting, or purchase one. If you are packing a canvas (no frame, no glass), wrap the cardboard box in bubble wrap again, tape it, then build or buy a second box slightly bigger than the first. Double boxing is extra protection to prevent sharp objects from puncturing the box and canvas during the move. Tape the box shut well, boldly mark it front and back “Fragile – Artwork”.
How to pack sculptures: You will need bubble wrap, packing peanuts and a box at least one-third larger than the size of your sculpture. Fill one-third of the box with packing peanuts. Wrap the sculpture completely with bubble wrap and tape well. Place it in the center of the box in the upright position. Fill in all the empty space around and on top of the sculpture with packing peanuts. Your piece of art should be nestled in the center without touching the sides of the box. Tape the box shut, and boldly label it on all sides “Fragile – Artwork”.
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