Video: How to Pack Art
We often receive questions about the best means of packing an artwork, and fair enough too! We want the work to safely reach its new home just as much as our artists, so we’ve created a video to make the process as clear as possible.
Here we have Bluethumb team member Sheeraz expertly packing up Carol Zsolt‘s piece Purple Haze to send off to a collector. As you can see, Sheeraz takes us through the process of bubble wrapping the piece, boxing it up, sealing it with tape and adding the shipping labels. He also adds FRAGILE stickers, but you can write this on in black marker if you don’t have stickers on hand. Unfortunately our branded ‘Bluethumb’ stickers are not yet available, but we hope to change this in the not too distant future!
A quick disclaimer: This video shows how to pack using the ideal materials, and we understand this isn’t always possible. For example, we had a packing box available and it just happened to be the right size for the artwork. We’ve found that using two boxes is a good way to deal with larger artworks (with a little artful cutting and folding), however, if you don’t have any on hand, then some sturdy cardboard will also do the trick. The same case-by-case approach goes for the rest of the process too – the key is protection, rather than perfection!
Thanks to Bluethumb photographer/videographer Megan for her production expertise!
This video is useful. However, it does not indicate where the box can be purchased and where the labels come from.
Hi Eva! We’re glad you found the video helpful. Bluethumb boxes and branded supplied can be purchased from the Bluethumb Art Supplies store. With the shipping labels, these are emailed to you once you’ve booked a courier pickup date for your artwork. All you have to do is print them off and stick them on!
Great packing video to follow. . Could you please let me know the sizes of boxes I can purchase from Bluethumb thank you.
Hi Catherine, at the moment we only have 125 x 125 x 10 cm boxes available. But we’re getting more in soon! You can purchase Bluethumb branded supplies from http://bluethumbartsupplies.com.
I wonder if its possible to purchase boxes suitable to send paintings in…
if that was possible Id be very interested…I think its worth investigating
Hi James,
We sell Bluethumb branded boxes at Bluethumb Art Supplies. There are two sizes available, as well as a variety of other packaging materials.
Any ideas where to purchase custom boxes from in Adelaide? My artwork is bigger than the 125cm x 125cm boxes you sell… TIA!
Hi Alison! We sell branded boxes at Bluethumb Art Supplies. There’s two sizes available, as well as a range of other packing materials.
Hi there, I am wondering, do I have to use your brand boxes,if I have access to some plain boxes already and cardboard to make my own , thanks ?
Dave
Hi Dave,
You’re completely welcome to use your own boxes! We don’t mind, so long as the artwork is safe and sound when it arrives.