For oil paintings where the painting is exposed start wrapping the picture frame by placing it between two.
Cheapest way to ship a picture frame.
The shipping cost for fedex is based on size and weight.
When i take that exact same tube re address it and ship to the customer i can get it no lower than about 12 ups or 15 usps and even higher depending upon the zone.
We use them as our primary shipping tool.
We can even make custom boxes for those odd sized items.
Of course you ll need to demonstrate that you can and will ship in volume but that shouldn t be too hard if you run an online store.
Many of those shipping at lower prices have negotiated contract deals.
Use two foam boards on either side of the bubble wrapped frame to provide additional protection.
How to package fragile picture frames.
Then fold the small edges of the paper in pull them over the picture frame and hold them in place with more tape.
Smooth out the paper then set your picture frame on top of it facing down.
Cheapest way to ship fedex or ups.
Measure the length width and height of your artwork in order to select an appropriately sized box or shipping tube.
I have found that fedex is much more economical.
Select an appropriate shipping container.
Ideally you should pick one carrier and focus on them.
Grab the long edges of the paper and pull them over the picture frame securing them with artist tape.
Fedex also has the added benefit of packing the artwork for me although i have chosen to do my own packing.
You can then tape the two sides of the boards together with packing tape.
When i get a 24x36 printed by them they ship to me tube for 4 95.
The ups store can help with crating and shipping your large.
Cardboard corner covers don t hurt either.
Add 6 inches to each dimension.
Tape down the seams using packing tape.
This will be the size of the corrugated box you.
Collage picture frames are a fabulous way to pull together family photos around a theme such as vacations the baby years school pictures or sports triumphs.
The only way to get a better deal on fedex or ups is to negotiate.
We carry boxes in a variety of sizes and all the necessary supplies such as bubble cushioning.
Place your bundle in the box and add additional bubble wrap to fill any remaining gaps along the sides.
It s generally an easy way to get good packing materials for the job of sending a photo easily.
Need to ship large artwork.
I generally order my frames online then insert the photo and repack it as it arrived to me.
In addition if over a certain size usps is unable to ship the artwork at all.
But yeah lots of extra space in the box to fill with bubble wrap or bubble wrap surrounded by crumbled paper is key.
Ship unframed artwork that s larger than 48 by 48 inches and framed pieces that.
Adorama is a good example.
Our pack ship guarantee ensures the proper packing of fragile and high value items including artwork.
Measure the length width and thickness of the picture frame.
