When you invest in the arts, as a collector or as an artist while traveling long distances in Canada, packing and transporting your items is a serious undertaking that needs to be addressed with care and precision. Art restoration is a long and expensive process that any art collector would want to avoid. So, as you travel long distances in Canada, how do you make sure your investment is protected when you move?

Before starting the packaging process, the first step is to always take stock of what needs to be packaged and make sure you have the necessary equipment. So when you’re traveling long distances in Canada, you’re ready to pack your bags and help you avoid what’s on hand instead of what you need.
The most commonly used items in the packaging arts are:

  • Acid-free wrapping paper – paper towels are not recommended
  • Acid-free packing tape
  • Bubble wrap
  • Band of painter or artist – the wider it is, the better
  • Cardboard corners – purchased or manufactured to match your item
  • Scissors and / or a cutter
  • Appropriately sized boxes that can be nested inside each other (photo boxes or mirror cartons can usually be purchased from your local hardware store)


Packing of framed pieces


The most common works of art shipped in relocations are framed art and photography. Framed pieces must be protected during transportation when you travel long distances in Canada: the frame, the glass and the art itself. It may seem that the art is protected by the frame and the glass, but if any of these components were damaged during the move, it could result in damage to the art itself. When traveling long distances in Canada, the following packing steps will significantly reduce the chance of damage to your art.

Tape the glass. Using masking tape for painters or artists, apply masking tape to the outside corners and inside the glass, taking care to avoid the frame itself. The adhesive on the ribbon could damage your frame if applied directly. Gluing with glass will help prevent broken glass from damaging your art if a break occurs during transportation when you travel long distances in Canada.
Wrap the entire piece in a layer of acid-free tissue paper and secure it with acid-free tape.
Wrap the piece again in a layer of bubble wrap, bubble side, and secure with tape.
Apply your cardboard corners and tape in place.
Place crumpled paper at the bottom of the box to provide a shock absorbing layer. Place 4 or 5 pieces of wrapping paper at the bottom of the box.
Insert your piece into a box of the appropriate size by adding extra wrapping paper for a perfect fit.

Canvas wrapped / stretched

Stretched and unframed art on canvas requires a little more care than framed work. Not only is the art completely exposed to moisture and dirt, but the stretched canvas can get too stretched and spoiled if pressed against another item. When traveling long distances in Canada, these parts must be packaged separately to avoid rubbing and stressing the canvas. The following packing steps will greatly reduce the chance of damage to your art.

Instead of using acid-free paper, Glassine, an acid-free packaging paper, is ideal for wrapping and protecting painted surfaces. Wrap your room and tape well, taking care not to tape directly to the canvas.
Use a foam board or thick cardboard, cut a piece larger than your paint and attach it to both sides of the canvas, like a sandwich. Tape securely.
Wrap in a layer of bubble wrap and secure with tape.
Place crumpled paper at the bottom of the box to provide a shock absorbing layer. Place 4 or 5 pieces of wrapping paper at the bottom of the box.
Insert your piece into a box of the appropriate size by adding extra wrapping paper for a comfortable fit.


Unframed Parts – Roll For Shipping

 

Not all murals are framed and all canvas pieces are not stretched. When traveling long distances in Canada, one of the surest ways to transport these photos is to wrap them up and place them in a plastic transport tube. Before rolling your pieces of cloth, make sure you have the necessary supplies. PVC tubes can be purchased for shipment, but you can also send them in a cardboard box of the appropriate size. When traveling long distances in Canada, here are some tips to protect your web:

On a clean surface, lay a large piece of fabric of your choice to protect your piece when you roll it.
Add a few layers of acid-free paper. Make sure your diapers are larger than the room itself.
Place your canvas face down on the layers. (If you are shipping works on paper, such as photographs, place them face-up.)
Cover with another layer of acid-free paper.
Start rolling from the bottom, taking care not to bend the art as you go. Once you have finished rolling, secure with tape.
Roll in bubble wrap, bubble side down and stick with tape.
Slip your finished roll into your PVC or cardboard tube. He should be well adjusted, but not too tight.
Finish by sealing your tube using the cap provided with your tube or by creating a cardboard.

When traveling long distances in Canada, lamination can also be used to ship multiple pieces over the largest to the smallest by interposing sheets of acid-free paper or Glassine.

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If you have a particularly large work, it’s always possible to create a custom box for your work when you travel long distances in Canada. While custom cases will of course cost more than using cardboard boxes, they are specially designed to protect and be made from wood materials, but will be much more robust when in transit.

 

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