Posting Stretched Canvas Prints

[ThePhotoDude]

Hey all,

I am going to expand into stretched gallery canvas prints, a variety of sizes.

I have searched and searched for a method of packaging them for post. Can anybody suggest a method or supplier of some sort of box or cardboard system to wrap these, as I really have no idea how to do this.
I have many different sizes as well.

Also, I am based in the UK so UK based companies would be a preference but if you have any suggestions in any country, please let me know too.

Cheers

Thank you, john

[ThePhotoDude]

Gosh - many hits but no replies ... does nobody here send out stretched canvas?

Thanks

[Sfleming]

Hey all,

I am going to expand into stretched gallery canvas prints, a variety of sizes.

I have searched and searched for a method of packaging them for post. Can anybody suggest a method or supplier of some sort of box or cardboard system to wrap these, as I really have no idea how to do this.
I have many different sizes as well.

Also, I am based in the UK so UK based companies would be a preference but if you have any suggestions in any country, please let me know too.

Cheers

Thank you, john
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There's only one way.  Crate.  Build frame out of at least 1" by 3" x 3/4" stock. Leave enough room in dimensions to pad corners well.  Apply at least 1/8" (I'd go 3/16') plywood skins to both sides with screws.  Sink screw heads into ply.  I'd use drywall screws or regular wood screws.  Insure for at least your cost of print production.

[dct123]

Hey all,

I am going to expand into stretched gallery canvas prints, a variety of sizes.

I have searched and searched for a method of packaging them for post. Can anybody suggest a method or supplier of some sort of box or cardboard system to wrap these, as I really have no idea how to do this.
I have many different sizes as well.

Also, I am based in the UK so UK based companies would be a preference but if you have any suggestions in any country, please let me know too.

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Here in the States I use UPS to ship three gallery wrap 20"x30" canvas gicleés at a time in a cardboard box that measures 24"x36"x5". Each gicleé is wrapped in 1/16" flat foam and separated by heavy cardstock, with bubble wrap tucked into the voids. Sometimes I'll also include several 18x24" prints placed inside one of the stretched canvas frames. My cost runs under US $10 to ship to/from Western US, and under $3 to pack, per box. Plan on buying in quantity to get your cost down, and set up a commercial account with your delivery company.

Check out [a href=\"http://www.uline.com/]http://www.uline.com/[/url] to get an idea of what to search for in the UK. Good luck on your new venture.

Don

[printmaker]

honestly I try to ship in a tube whenever possible.
for me this is much easier and cheaper preferred method.

although I def. have shipped stretched pieces,
most important thing is that they are fully dry before packing.

(maybe excessive or not enough?)
but I lined wax paper over the face of the canvas with acid free paper then card board on top of that. either foam sheet wrap or bubble wrap, corners over that.

shipped in a glass/mirror box w/ those peanuts all around.
never had any problems like that.
when shipping two or more pieces they went face to face and back to back
(cardboard over the backs of stretched pieces that were 2 in a box face to face)


def. get a business account to save $$