You’ve got it all set out. You’ve selected the perfect piece from that auction that would go well on your walls at the entryway, or maybe you snagged a beautiful independent artist’s work for your home. Acquiring a beautiful piece of art is just the first part; getting your piece home is the next step, which isn’t always easy. You have to carefully choose what sort of service or method you plan to utilize to get this done.
The easiest way would be to hire a door-to-door art courier service, as they involve all the charges of handling your newest piece, from picking it up, packaging to dropping it to the final destination. Fine art shipping is a finely curated dance between logistics, shipping, and immense attention to detail, while the core components of shipping are artwork crating and packing. We often downplay the importance of skillful artwork handling, and white glove art shipping services generally have professional knowledge about the artwork’s weak points, and potential of breaks, etc.
Always Pack it in!
Suppose you can’t install your new art piece directly because there’s renovation going on, or you want to put it aside for a while, this is where Art Packing comes in. Art Packing ensures that your artworks are kept in top-notch shape during their storage or further transportation. The process ensures that your artwork is properly packed with only the best quality materials and ready to brave any challenge, such as shipping abroad or locally.
When wrapping, be sure to pick acid-free (glassine) paper, bubble wrap, or plastic paper to cover your artwork. Also, consider using several wrapping materials to provide your piece of art with better protection.
Additionally, if you are packing a painting, drawing, print, or any sort of artwork framed in glass, using painter’s tape on the glass will protect the surface of your artwork from any damage, especially if the glass breaks. The safest option would be to use the glass tape across the entire surface of the glass.
If ever in doubt, Crate it!
Sometimes, Art Packing alone isn’t going to cut it, especially if your piece is very highly valued. In such situations, you require a sturdier option. Professional art packing and handling would provide the sturdy support and stabilization your piece needs when it comes to shipping.
Art Crating requires wood crating, and each piece is treated independently depending on its size, weight, and other physical properties, with custom crating services to ensure secure transportation. This process ensures that your artwork arrives at your destination intact.
If a wooden crate isn’t available, choose a durable double or triple-wall corrugated cardboard box and fill it with cushioning material to ensure that your artwork won’t move inside the box in transit. If you are shipping a painting, you can initially apply cardboard sheets on both sides for a more robust cover.
Also, have un-crating services in mind. If you receive a big shipment and do not need to organize its transportation to another location, you may face the problem of wooden crates’ disposal. As they represent large pieces of wood, their utilization may be problematic. Furthermore, many buildings require professional insurance permissions for unpacking, delivering, and installing fine artwork.
Packing and shipping may have their challenges, but with some guidance and a little foresight, making an artwork purchase doesn’t have to be stressful and leave you guessing “what’s next?”. Consult with your shipping service (contact Art Couriers now at info@artcouriers.us or simply fill out the quote form at https://artcouriers.us/quote-form/) to select the best packing option for your particular needs, turn-around times and delivery options, and have your art delivered safe, anywhere!
