1. 1. How to Pack Large Paintings, Photo Frames and Mirrors
2. 2. Painting, photo frames and mirrors all come under the category of fragile articles and need to be packed in a special manner before moving. We will teach you an easy way of packing them so you dont need to spend on packaging experts. To start off we will need a large flat cardboard box, packing paper, bubble wrap, tape, a pair of scissors and a marker.
3. 3. Step 1 - Unroll the bubble wrap and place it on a large flat surface making sure that its smooth side is up with the bubbles facing outwards to prevent air bubbles from marking the glass.
4. 4. Step 2 - Lay your picture on the bubble wrap facing downwards and cut the bubble wrap big enough so that it covers your picture.
5. 5. Step 3 - Now fold the bubble wrap over the picture and start taping down. Always remember not to tape directly onto the picture. Repeat this process until your picture is fully covered and all the edges are tucked in neatly.
6. 6. Step 4 - Take the flat card board box and make a layer of packing paper by crushing them inside the box. It will give your picture and the bubble wrap a bit of a cushioning and prevents it from rattling around.
7. 7. Step 5 - Take your picture and place it on the layer of crushed paper inside the box. If you want to give more protection to the edges of your picture then you can go for edge protector, I found some edge protectors of different sizes at, http://www.dcgpac.com/packaging- shipping/edge-protectors-45.html
8. 8. Step 6 - Now take more sheets of packing paper and push them each side of the picture to prevent any moment.
9. 9. Step 7 - After this cover the top of the picture with more packing paper so it provides more cushioning to the box.
10. 10. Step 8 - Tape the box strongly and make sure that the picture is packed firmly by shaking the box gently.
11. 11. Step 9 - If fragile is not written on the box then do write it using a marker. Thats it now your picture is safe for moving.