Ahhh thanks for this! I’ve always wondered how other artists do this! Even though we all have our own ways, it’s so good to see other methods in case we see something better (safer, lighter, cost effective) ... I go bubble wrap first too, but I’ve been putting grease proof paper under the bubble wrap - is this necessary? It’s over oils on canvas. I’m loving the styrofoam idea!
Hello! Firstly, I really love your work! Mr. Packer, would you please consider doing a video on how to do a purchase transaction including a purchase at an open house or at a festival. Thank you so very much.
Yep, you answered questions I had been wondering about. Also curious do you tell the customer the cost of the shipping and they pay or do you just cover it?
This is how I handled two paintings from a collector going from our gallery in Ogden, Utah to New York City. One was 38” x 48” framed while the other was an 18”x 18” framed including glass. The smaller painting I built a bag and added handles so he could carry the piece on board the airplane as a personal item. The larger was an oil painting on canvas. I used thick cardboard that I cut up and made an envelope so to speak. I added cardboard corners to each corner of the frame. I then used tissue paper to cover the front of the painting. Next was using larger bubble wrap ensuring no wrap was on the frame or art work. The final step was using shrink wrap and placing the painting in the built envelope. Then filling the reminder of the box with newspaper to prevent movement. Finally, I sealed the envelope with shipping tape. I informed the collector to take the paintings with him to the airport . Upon arriving, you get $100 out and you hand the bill to a skycap who gets the $100 tip and ensures the painting gets with all the luggage on the plane. Saves the collector a large sum of money.
Ahhh thanks for this! I’ve always wondered how other artists do this! Even though we all have our own ways, it’s so good to see other methods in case we see something better (safer, lighter, cost effective) ...
I go bubble wrap first too, but I’ve been putting grease proof paper under the bubble wrap - is this necessary? It’s over oils on canvas. I’m loving the styrofoam idea!
Hello! Firstly, I really love your work! Mr. Packer, would you please consider doing a video on how to do a purchase transaction including a purchase at an open house or at a festival. Thank you so very much.
Yep, you answered questions I had been wondering about. Also curious do you tell the customer the cost of the shipping and they pay or do you just cover it?
Just checked your website and found the answer. Thanks forsharing these helpful inspirational videos!
My pleasure😊 we figure the average cost of shipping a certain size and factor that into the price with free shipping👍🏻
This is how I handled two paintings from a collector going from our gallery in Ogden, Utah to New York City.
One was 38” x 48” framed while the other was an 18”x 18” framed including glass. The smaller painting I built a bag and added handles so he could carry the piece on board the airplane as a personal item.
The larger was an oil painting on canvas. I used thick cardboard that I cut up and made an envelope so to speak. I added cardboard corners to each corner of the frame. I then used tissue paper to cover the front of the painting. Next was using larger bubble wrap ensuring no wrap was on the frame or art work. The final step was using shrink wrap and placing the painting in the built envelope. Then filling the reminder of the box with newspaper to prevent movement.
Finally, I sealed the envelope with shipping tape. I informed the collector to take the paintings with him to the airport . Upon arriving, you get $100 out and you hand the bill to a skycap who gets the $100 tip and ensures the painting gets with all the luggage on the plane. Saves the collector a large sum of money.
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