How to package pictures

The following article is going to provide with some detailed information about how to package your pictures / posts and avoid damage during transport.

Preparations

Before you can start the packaging process, you should have the following materials at hand:
Packing tape
2x polystyrene boards (2cm thick, per picture) or 2x hardboards
Tissue or specialist wrapping paper
Cardboard
Bubble wrap/air cushion foil
Postal tube

Packaging

1. Canvases and Picture Frames

Place the canvas/picture frame on the polystyrene board and circumvent the outline with a pen. Alternatively, you can use hardboards.
Cut out the stencil.
Take the packaging tape and attach the polystyrene board to the back of your canvas / picture frame.
Wrap everything in bubble wrap/cushion foil.
Now, take the canvas/picture frame and place it in a cardboard sleeve/tape it shut with cardboard.
Important: Avoid creating vacuums inside the parcel, so that your contents does not move around or get damaged in transit.

2. Prints / Posters

In this case, you may also use bubble wrap or a padded envelop.
Label the front of the parcel with the following notice: “Please do not bend. / Bitte nicht knicken.”
You may use postal tubes which are particularly handy when sending small to medium-sized prints and images (A6 to A3). Be careful when rolling your print and avoid bending the corners.

Important Notice

Please be advised that we are unable to cover for any loss or damage to your pictures / prints / posters / canvases. For this reason, please check that your pictures are securely packaged.
If you send your pictures without cardboard, you will be billed an additional surcharge of EUR 8,- plus VAT.