{"id":658,"date":"2015-05-01T13:59:06","date_gmt":"2015-05-01T18:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hagermanart.com\/blog\/?p=658"},"modified":"2015-05-01T13:59:06","modified_gmt":"2015-05-01T18:59:06","slug":"how-to-package-an-oil-painting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hagermanart.com\/blog\/how-to-package-an-oil-painting\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Package an Oil Painting"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you sell your painting to an out-of-state buyer, chances are you\u2019ll need to send the artwork by courier. Of course, this raises practical concerns. What is the best way to package an oil painting? Oil paintings are more susceptible to damage, especially if there are thick areas of the canvas covered with multiple layers of paint.<\/p>\n

For this reason, we do not recommend rolling up your oil painting to send in a tube. This is OK for a poster or photographic print but taking an oil painting off its stretcher and rolling it increases the risk of damage. Oil paintings take a long time to dry and are more susceptible to damage from light, heat, humidity, dust and dirt. It\u2019s just not worth risking damage to shave shipping costs, it\u2019s a false economy. If you are on a budget it is best to send the item Economy or use a competitively priced courier service. Choose a professional courier<\/a>, checking feedback scores and customer reviews as well as prices.<\/p>\n

Points to Consider
\n<\/strong>Will you be sending a framed or unframed canvas? Finding the right balance can be tricky. You want to protect your painting without bulking up its weight.<\/p>\n

As an oil painter, your top goal is to ensure your canvas does not get punctured. If your painting is worth a lot, you might want to take the work to a specialist packaging company that custom makes and builds crates for high-value artwork.<\/p>\n

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For the purpose of this post, here is a handy and quick guide on how to package an oil painting for shipping. Keep in mind this is a general, illustrative guide to packaging. The advice can be used for larger works scaling up to accommodate large oil paintings.<\/p>\n

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