Hi folks,
I'm trying to find a good solution for safely sending my fine art prints. I would like to ship prints flat, instead of rolled. Does anyone have a good supplier to recommend?
Thank you for any help,
Bill
Hi Bill,
I sent loads of pastel pieces via Fed Ex not too long ago and they arrived safely. I built a unique foam board "frame" to support the pieces and then was able to load them into a standard shipping box.
I'm not sure how big your prints are, but my pieces were about 11" x 14". I created a backing for them, where I put each corner into a slot. Nothing was adhered to the piece. Then I made a "frame" of foam core around each piece that would sit on top, not touching the work, but rather putting a layer of air between it and the piece on top of it.
Good luck!
Karyn Meyer-Berthel
I've sent over a hundred of original colored pencil pieces through the mail using the post office's free priority mail supplies. I slip the art into the tyvek envelope, then slip that into the box they provide. I use the box flat, not "assembled", and just tape up the sides. Works up to 11 x 14, for large pieces, I just packing tape 2 together and again, I ship it absolutely flat.
It works...and it's free. Of course colored pencil doesn't rub off like pastels, so I don't need to create the air pocket that Karyn describes.
Robin
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Thanks Robin,
That's encouraging. Most of my sales are price-sensitive, so this is very helpful.
~ Bill
Bill—Check with Uline Shipping Supplies. ( www.uline.com/BL_1303/Jumbo-White_Fold-Over-Mailers )They have a "Jumbo White Fold-over Mailer" that I use for shipping prints. The mailer is a sturdy corrugated cardboard envelope with either a 1/4" or 1/2" depth. I use the 24"x36"x1/4" size with a single-sheet corrugated insert. The insert is purchased separately. The print (in a thin polyethylene bag) is taped to the insert at the corners. If you are selling prints, it is best to send a Certificate of Authenticity along with the print. The certificate should list the title of the print, date the original art date of the print and the artist. Most importantly, it should state that this is a print and that all prints can be subject to fading over time. This is protection for you. I also include a set of guidelines for the framing and display of prints.
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