Learn How to Pack Artwork

All artwork, mirrors, marble tops, glass tops, pictures should be packed in mirror, picture boxes, unless they are very small. The small items may be packed in dish pack box on edge. The van line professional packers should crate the very large glass tops and marble tops. Their weight makes them impractical to be moved by a box.
The following moving supplies will be needed to secure your artwork, mirrors, marble tops, glass tops, and pictures for moving:

• Tape
• Blank newsprint paper or Bubble Wrap®, picture boxes

Framed Art Work and Prints

1. Prepare a picture box for the artwork by putting wadded newsprint paper on the bottom of the box. Do not close the top end of the box.
2. Wrap each individual artwork or print with newsprint or wrap them in Bubble Wrap®.
3. Put the item in the box and if they fit loosely in the box, fill in the spaces with lightly wadded newsprint paper.
4. Tape the box shut and mark it “Fragile-Art Work.”

Glass Tops

1. Prepare a picture moving box for the glass top by putting wadded newsprint paper on the bottom of the box or each box. Do not close the top end of the box.
2. Wrap each individual glass top with newsprint or wrap them in Bubble Wrap®.
3. Put the glass top in the box and if they fit loosely in the box, fill in the spaces with lightly wadded newsprint paper. If two boxes are needed for the glass top, then put the second box on top of the other by telescoping them together and fill spaces with lightly wadded newsprint paper.
4. Tape the box or boxes shut and mark it “Fragile-Glass Top.”

Marble Tops

1. Prepare a picture box for the marble top by putting wadded newsprint paper on the bottom of the box or each box. Do not close the top end of the box.
2. Wrap each individual marble top with newsprint or wrap them in Bubble Wrap®.
3. Put the marble top in the box and if they fit loosely in the box, fill in the spaces with lightly wadded newsprint paper. If two boxes are needed for the marble top, then put the second box on top of the other by telescoping them together and fill spaces with lightly wadded newsprint paper.
4. Tape the box or boxes shut and mark it “Fragile- Marble Top.”

Mirrors

1. Put tape across the front of the mirror like an X to keep the pieces in place in case the glass cracks or breaks.
2. Prepare a picture box for the mirror by putting wadded newsprint paper on the bottom of the box or each box. Do not close the top end of the box.
3. Wrap each individual mirror with newsprint or wrap them in Bubble Wrap®.
4. Put the mirror in the box and if they fit loosely in the box, fill in the spaces with lightly wadded newsprint paper. If two boxes are needed for the mirror, then put the second box on top of the other by telescoping them together and fill spaces with lightly wadded newsprint paper.
5. Tape the box or boxes shut and mark it “Fragile- Mirror.”

Paintings

1. If your painting is framed with glass put masking tape across the front of the painting like an X to keep the pieces in place in case the glass cracks or breaks.
2. Cover the framed paintings or canvas with Bubble Wrap® and tape it closed.
3. If you are packing a painting with glass then put the painting in a picture, mirror box and if it fit loosely in the box, fill in the spaces with lightly wadded newsprint paper. If two boxes are needed for the painting, then put the second box on top of the other by telescoping them together and fill spaces with lightly wadded newsprint paper.
4. If you are packing a canvas painting (no frame, no glass), wrap the box in Bubble Wrap® again, tape it, then build a second box for the first box. Your chances of sharp objects puncturing the box and canvas during the move to slim.
5. Tape the box or boxes shut and mark it “Fragile- Art.”

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