| Author | Message | ||
  humblebee |
Does anyone out there have any advise on shipping crates? I have had some work accepted into shows and have never shipped before. What type of crates work best and where do you purchase them? thanks | ||
campsart |
Humblebee, I too would like to know how to ship original work such as paintings or those under glass. So glad you asked this question! I hope someone answers. I'll be watching :) | ||
Anonymous |
Check out Airfloat at www.airfloatsys.com. Can call at 1-800-445-2580 | ||
humblebee |
thanks, I ordered a strongbox from airfloat for this show,but geesh! it's expensive. Ilive in a large city and still could not get it here or locate anything comparable. By the time I pay to ship the shipping box to me, the box itself cost $38. This was for a small piece. I usually work much larger, and a box for those runs around$75. Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative? When the hosts of an exhibition request a "gallery approved box or crate" what exactly do they mean? Is airfloat the only one out there? Or do most people just wrap the thing in bubble wrap and put it in any box that is big enough? | ||
edzzzmuze |
If you know someone who is handy --- crates for shipping framed paintings can be easily made from 3/8 inch plywood. A few 1X3 furring strips, some glue & a few screws... Make them re-usable by hinging one side & close with only 4 to 8 screws. Just make the crate a bit larger than your work & stuff gaps around painting with foam or bubble wrap. I put a handle on mine (sold in hardware stores) for easy carrying... |
