Packaging for Artwork

VioletteVerte

I've been given some artwork, some of which I plan to sell on eBay, however I have no idea how I should send them.

I was planning on looking on eBay, but not sure what to search for. Any advice? I have two different sizes - both of which are smaller than A4.

Thanks in advance

Flyonthewall

That depends partly on what sort of artwork - canvas, framed, poster, etc?

Depending on what it is, it might be an idea to either place it in a box/envelope or place sheets of cardboard on either side to stop it getting bent. If needed place some bubble wrap round it.

mrcol1000

If it is unframed then a cardboard tube can be your best bet so it does not get bent or folded in the post. Although it would need to go as a small parcel.

porto_bello

On the other hand, if it's framed pictures, I use bubblewrap with a couple of layers of cardboard on top. [Cardboard has a 'grain' like wood, running top to bottom, so to make the package as tough as possible, turn the outer layer 90 degrees to the inner layer].

I usually ask at my local shops for bubblewrap (which saves them filling their bins with it). The cardboard is from my local Iceland, who are very friendly and happy to supply it. [if you let them know in advance that you need a few large boxes, it saves them having to crush it for recycling collection.

I tend to avoid pictures behind glass - a nightmare to pack and Royal Mail won't insure china and glass against damage, so you can't claim if the worst happens!

martindow

A picture in a frame with glass will probably be over 2kg so cheaper RM services will not be available. Many carriers charge a flat rate up to 10kg or 25kg so you can use a lot of packaging without worrying about adding weight. I would use bubble wrap and an inner box or pieces of card as suggested. Then put it in a larger box with screwed up newspaper or any other packaging you can get hold of between the two to hold it firmly in place. You won't get insurance because of the glass, but you can pack it so as to be confident it will arrive in one piece.