During shipment, an artwork may pass through various situations, hands, and climates, so it is important to follow our Artwork Packaging Guidelines carefully to ensure the safe return of artwork during the returns process, especially since many carriers will not insure the package if the artwork is not properly packaged.
For Flat Surface Wall Art:
- Wrap the canvas in glassine paper and secure it closed in the back with masking or artist’s tape.
- Tape the glassine paper-wrapped artwork between two pieces of foam board at least ⅜” thick for added protection and stability.
- Wrap the artwork in several layers of small-bubbled bubble wrap with the smooth side of the bubble wrap facing the foamboard-wrapped artwork NOT the bubble side. Secure with packing tape.
- Place foam corner protectors on each of the four corners of the painting to protect the four corners of the canvas.
- Crush a few pieces of kraft brown packing paper and place them into the bottom of the box.
- Place the artwork in the box.
- Fill the spaces around the artwork HEAVILY with crushed brown packing paper OR large-bubbled bubble wrap until the box is completely filled and the artwork has no space to move. Be sure the paper is crushed well as settling can happen during shipment creating additional unwanted space for the artwork to move around during transit.
- Seal the packing box with packaging tape on all sides of the box making sure to reinforce any taping by taping vertically and horizontally across the box. Google “H-Taping Method” for how to properly tape a box for shipping.
For Three-Dimensional Wall Art:
- MOST three-dimensional wall art comes with a custom cardboard sleeve that fits over the three-dimensional portion of the artwork to protect the three-dimensional element from actual contact with anything during shipment. You will need to secure this back to the canvas by using the same method as was used to secure it when it was shipped, be it tape, tie, or rubber band. If you’re not sure which, please contact the Company at +1 (347) 598-0972 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST seven days a week AND email us at art@dawnmwayand.com with your order information and we will help you.
- Wrap the canvas in glassine paper and secure it closed in the back with masking or artist’s tape.
- Tape the glassine paper-wrapped artwork between two pieces of foam board at least ⅜” thick for added protection and stability.
- Wrap the artwork in several layers of small-bubbled bubble wrap with the smooth side of the bubble wrap facing the foamboard-wrapped artwork NOT the bubble side. Secure with packing tape.
- Place foam corner protectors on each of the four corners of the painting to protect the four corners of the canvas.
- Crush a few pieces of kraft brown packing paper and place them into the bottom of the box.
- Place the artwork in the box.
- Fill the spaces around the artwork HEAVILY with crushed brown packing paper OR large-bubbled bubble wrap until the box is completely filled and the artwork has no space to move. Be sure the paper is crushed well as settling can happen during shipment creating additional unwanted space for the artwork to move around during transit.
- Seal the packing box with packaging tape on all sides of the box making sure to reinforce any taping by taping vertically and horizontally across the box. Google “H-Taping Method” for how to properly tape a box for shipping.
For Table/Desk Art:
- Wrap the canvas in glassine paper and secure it closed in the back with masking or artist’s tape.
- Place the canvas with the easel into the packing box and fill it securely with crushed brown kraft paper until the artwork and easel can no longer move. Be sure the paper is crushed well as settling can happen during shipment creating additional unwanted space for the artwork to move around during transit.
- Seal the packing box with packaging tape on all sides of the box making sure to reinforce any taping by taping vertically and horizontally across the box. Google “H-Taping Method” for how to properly tape a box for shipping.
