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Packaging and transporting artworks

art couriers bubble wrap foam wrap pastel sculptures May 01, 2022
  • Bubble wrap? Yes Or No?
  • Never use bubble wrap if it is in direct contact with the painting. A foam wrap that is designed for wrapping artworks is recommended by art couriers.
  • Bubble wrap should not be used if in direct contact with bronze or powder coat sculptures
  • If your artwork is under glass bubble wrap is fine
  • Corner slips are also good protection for your frames
  • Some artists place paintings in wooden framed packaging, but this can make the painting heavy for shipping
  •  If transporting your art yourself use a soft doona or pillows to cushion the artwork especially framed works with glass
  • Unfortunately, pastel works are difficult to transport. Place them face up to avoid pastel deposits from dirtying the glass
  • Place framed artworks back to back to avoid the D ring damaging the front of the frame 

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