You'll need:
Tape
Blank newsprint and cardboard or bubble wrap
Styrofoam peanuts for sculptures
Boxes (flat and/or sized to fit) for each piece of artwork
How to pack:
Framed prints
1. Wrap them individually in newsprint
and then tape cardboard around them. Or wrap them in bubble
wrap.
2. Put them in flat fitted boxes. If they still fit
loosely in their individual boxes, fill in the spaces with
lightly wadded blank newsprint.
3. Tape the box shut and mark it. You're done!
Mirrors
1. Put tape across the front of the
mirror like an "X" to keep the pieces in place in
case the glass breaks.
2. Wrap in bubble wrap or blank newsprint with
cardboard taped around them. Fill loose spaces with lightly
wadded paper
3. Put in a flat box, seal, and mark "Fragile -
Mirror." That's all!
Original paintings
1. If your painting is framed with
glass, tape the front like an "X" with masking tape.
2. Cover the framed painting or canvas with bubble wrap
and tape it closed.
3. Build a box to fit that is slightly bigger than the
painting, or purchase one. If you're packing a canvas (no
frame, no glass), wrap the cardboard box in bubble wrap again,
tape it, then build or buy a second box slightly bigger than
the first. Double boxing is a guarantee against other sharp
objects puncturing the box and canvas during the move.
4. Tape the box well and mark "Fragile -
Art." All done now!
Sculptures
1. You'll need a box at least
one-third larger than the size of your sculpture and bubble
wrap.
2. Fill one-third of the box with Styrofoam peanuts.
Wrap the sculpture with bubble wrap, put it in upright, and
then fill in all around and on top with peanuts. Your piece of
art should be nestled in the center without touching the sides
of the box.
3. Tape the box and mark "Fragile - Artwork"
clearly on the outside. That's it!