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How should I package my art?


You should follow the www.BuyStudentArt.co.uk guidelines for packaging art. It is important that the customer receives the artwork in a perfect condition. With Art the size, shape, weight and fragility will change based on the unique piece of art.
These guidelines are just that ....guidelines and a minimum of what is expected.

Photos
  • These should be packaged in non acidic paper before placed inside a cardboard folder (this can be made from a box), then put inside a cardboard backed envelope.

  • If the photo is too large for a standard size envelope then it must be sent in a poster tube, also wrapped in non-acidic paper.


Paintings
  • This is all size dependent and you should use your common sense on how they should be sent, depending on the medium, frame etc.

  • In general, all paintings should be wrapped in non-acidic paper, then in bubble wrap and then inside card (be it a card envelope or a box).

  • All corners of the paintings should be protected (even with a triangle of paper)

  • If the art is to be sold framed or stretched on canvas then the artwork should be packed carefully, again with the corners covered.


Pastel art - Care should be taken with pastel art as it should be covered with some form of plastic to ensure no rubbing of the work. Glass is best avoided for postage.

Sculpture/ Pottery:
  • Wrap the piece within several layers of bubble-wrap

  • Place within a box (with several centimetres space around the item), ensure the box has some absorbent material in the base (something such as crunched newspaper or polystyrene balls)

  • Fill around the item with more absorbent material

  • Secure the box shut and tape shut

General:

  • Items must be sent with 2 business days of you being notified that it has been sold

  • Items must be sent Special Delivery from the post office, ensure that you keep the receipt if there are any issues with no-delivery

  • You, the student, are responsible for paying for the service.

  • Items must be clearly addressed with the customers name and address and include your name and address as "Sender"