packing one-of-a-kind artwork for shipping

Packing one-of-a-kind artwork

for

Shipping

PackingDONT’S

BUBBLEWRAP

Do not wrap bubble wrap with clear plastic tape

Removing tape is difficult…

Plastic tape ruins the bubble wrap…

Making bubble wrap unusable.

Cutting off the tape risks damage to your artwork.

Use masking tape with bubble wrap

PackingRecommendations

for production work

Always include your nameAlways include your name& contact information inside box& contact information inside box

artist Harriete Estel Berman

#### 42nd Avenue San Mateo, Ca. 94403 (650) 345-4078(650) 571-7726 studioBermaid@harriete-estel-

berman.info

InteriorShipping box

EXTERIORShipping box

PackingOne of a kind

artworkhttp://www.harriete-estel-berman.info/profguidelines/shipping-artwork-craft.html

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Tupperware containers work well for jewelry or small objects.

GummedWater activatedtape

Flannel Fabric

Upholstery Foam

Tacky Glue

Glue Gun

Eons of Exodus by Harriete Estel BermanCollection of Minneapolis Institute of Arts

One-of-a-kind artwork for packing demo

Getting started

Bottom foam, support foam, and top foam.

Fit foam to box

Cut foam to fit around artwork.

Make sure it fits into the box.

Cover foam with flannel.

Foam triangles fit around artwork.

Foam triangles fit around artwork. In this example the artwork needs foam triangles in the corners to prevent movement during shipping.

Write instructions on flannel.

Felt straps are glued to the foam triangles and the inside of the box.

Felt straps allow foam triangles to be lifted out, but they can not be lost.

Cover top foam layer in flannel.

Top flannel protects artwork.

Top Flannel attached to box with black felt straps.

Top Flannel attached to box. The Box is almost done.

Black flannel straps on left allow foam to be lifted off.

Write instructions on flannel.

Include gloves in your box.

Use brads to close your box.

Brads and string tie box shut.

Glue instructions to your box.

• Unpacking Instructions• Assembly Instructions• Display Instructions• Maintenance Instructions• Packing Instructions• Shipping Instructions

Unpacking Instructions

Please wear gloves. Untie seder box. Lift up foam cover. Carefully remove seder plate.

Carefully unwrap individual Plexiglas rectangle from flannel pouch.

Assembly Instructions:This PLEXIGLASS Panel FITS ONLY ONE WAY faceted side down.

The PLEXIGLASS Panel fits PERFECTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don’t force it. It should drop into place. Turn it around and try the other way..

Display Instructions:

Be specific or add photos or drawings.

Maintenance Instructions Clean Plexiglas windows with cleaner specified for Plexiglas or plastic. Brillianize is recommended.

Use lint free soft cloth. Remove each window one at a time to avoid confusion.

Clean seder plate with non-abrasive wax such as pure carnuba in Eclectic Wax.

Some current car waxes contain micro abrasives and solvents. Read the wax container very carefully before applying. Use cotton balls and Q-tips for more delicate layers and crevasses. Buff lightly with soft cloth.

Packing & Shipping InstructionsPlease wear gloves. Remove Plexiglas panes. Wrap each pane in tissue and place in flannel pouch. Place seder plate into foam base in custom box. Cover with foam cover. Close lid of box and tie shut.

Do not tape or mark this box.Pack box into larger shipping box, making sure to surround with foam peanuts.

DO NOT ship UPS.

Please WEAR GLOVESwhen handling artwork.

Make labels for your box.

Like watercolors, textiles and vintage printed paper materials the pigments used for printing on the tin may fade in an unpredictable manner. Exposure to strong light especially sunlight, even indirect sunlight could fade the printed tin. Avoid display near windows.

Make labels for care and maintenance.


#### 42nd Avenue San Mateo, Ca. 94403 (650) 345-4078(650) 571-7726 studiobermaid@harriete-estel-

berman.info

Always make sure your name and address are inside the box.

Professional Guidelines

ConditionReport


Condition Report

http://www.harriete-estel-berman.info/profguidelines/ConditionReport.html

http://tinyurl.com/7v3pkww

InteriorShipping box

EXTERIORShipping box

Review: Double Box


#### 42nd Avenue San Mateo, Ca. 94403 (650) 345-4078(650) 571-7726 studiobermaid@harriete-estel-

berman.info

Review: Include your name and address inside the box.

Review: Well designed reusable packing

Review: tie box shut.

Review: Provide instructions

Provide instructions: • Unpacking Instructions• Assembly Instructions• Display Instructions• Maintenance Instructions• Packing Instructions• Shipping Instructions

Condition Report

Professional Guidelineshttp://www.harriete-estel-berman.info/profguidelines/ConditionReport.html

http://tinyurl.com/7v3pkww

Look for additional SlideShare presentations

for an example…

Unpacking artwork from a custom made box

for one-of-a-kind artwork.

http://www.slideshare.net/Harriete


ConditionReporthttp://tinyurl.com/7v3pkww http://www.harriete-estel-berman.info/profguidelines/ConditionReport.html


Claims for Damaged Work

http://www.harriete-estel-berman.info/profguidelines/claims.html

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Look for the

in the Professional Guidelineshttp://www.harriete-estel-berman.info/profguidelines/profguide.html

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