Complete Guide On How You Can Ship Your Artwork Overseas

1. Moving Art: How to Ship a Painting 2019 Edition Moving abroad is already a big pain in the back, add an artwork in the mix and you got a recipe for disaster. Moving art continues to be one of the most hectic things to ship overseas. Don’t worry! We got you covered. Follow our moving guide! We can guarantee you a better than expected outcome when it comes to shipping. Especially if you are shipping your paintings and artworks. Disclaimer: There is no way on guaranteeing a 100% success rate when it comes to shipping. We can’t guarantee that one of your packages won’t get destroyed or damaged. We can’t guarantee that one of your packages won’t get lost. There is no guarantee that all your shipment will arrive safely, it is still a huge gamble. Introduction to Shipping Paintings There are tons of guidelines out there that will give you specific rules when moving a painting. We collated all these small tutorials and guidelines and built this updated version. There will be three main things that you’ll need to remember before getting started. First one is how will you package them for shipment. The second is how you will prepare them for

2. shipment. And the last one would be on what things you can do after shipping. Also, we wrote this article with two things in mind. The first one would be safety and then efficiency. We always the safety and security of the artwork. Packing Your Painting The very first step that you would like to do is wrap and package your artwork effectively. You’ll want to identify the essentials when it comes to packing this kind of items. Furthermore, you’ll want a great space to do all the packing! So first stop, acquire the essentials. The packaging items you’ll need will strictly vary on the type of artwork you are shipping abroad. To make it simple, we’ll be making 2-dimensional art as examples. So this type of artworks is usually paintings and photographs.Depending on the type of artwork and its dimension, these are the usual things that you’ll need. These are bubble wrap, painters tapes, acid-free tissue papers, foam peanuts, boxes, and pressure sensitive packing tapes. The next thing you’ll want to do is secure a clean and safe packing place. Setup an ideal working space that is both clean and spacious. Try and clear your dining table as your potential

3. packing space. You can also look for that carpeted space in your house. Additionally, make sure that you have enough wiggle space for you and the painting. Always guarantee that you have enough space to twist and turn your artwork around! Preparing Your Painting for Shipment The next step would be preparing your package for shipment. Moving artworks and paintings requires extreme dedications in spotting some flaws. Here are some things that you might want to check before sending it to your shipping company: 1.Make sure you double check all the packaging and wrapping. 2.Make sure that you cover everything. 3.Look for existing damages. 4.Consider an insurance.

4. 5.Take a picture of the package. 6.Check stickers and labels, make the information are all correct. 7.In some cases, other artworks need special packaging, double check on that. We encourage everyone to get a separate insurance apart from the company’s offer. This is helpful, especially for high valued artworks and paintings. Also, you must know the right shipping method before doing anything. Popular parcel carrier such as FedEx, UPS, and DHL will only handle up to 150lbs. If that won’t work, take it to the freights! Larger and bigger paintings and artworks may ship through freights. To add, there are specialty freight transporters that have artwork as a niche. These types of services are great with handling your art. The only caveat with this kind of companies is the hefty price tag that they carry. Extend your budget when it comes to the insurance. Finding the right company for your artworks and for your budget. Always compare and contrast before cementing any deals.