What is the recommended way to package different types of artwork to prevent damage?

All artworks sold on ZicoArt must be carefully packed for transit. Given that your art may travel across states or internationally, proper packaging is essential to ensure it arrives at its new home in pristine condition. Below are the minimum packaging requirements. Feel free to exceed these if necessary and consult with your shipping provider regarding their insurance options.

Sending Boxed (for stretched canvases with or without frames)

• Begin with a layer of acid-free tissue paper or glassine paper directly on the artwork surface.
• Wrap the artwork in suitable layers of bubble wrap, ensuring all corners are protected with additional cardboard corners as necessary.
• Place the wrapped artwork into a double-wall cardboard box. The artwork should fit snugly within the box to prevent movement during transit.
• Consider professional packing services like Pack & Send. Note that ZicoArt does not cover packaging costs.
• Mark the package clearly with ‘Fragile’ stickers or tape.
• For extra-large or heavily textured artwork, consider using a wooden crate or extra-heavy-duty cardboard.

Sending Tubed (for unframed canvases or works on paper)

• Place acid-free tissue paper or glassine paper larger than the artwork on its surface and fold over the edges.
• Roll the artwork with the image facing outward.
• Use a shipping tube with a minimum thickness of 2mm and a length that extends at least 1-2 cm beyond the artwork at each end.
• Secure the ends with tape and mark the tube as fragile.

For High-Value Works

• Increase bubble wrap layers and add protective corners.
• If using a double-wall cardboard box, consider adding cardboard inserts at the front and back of the work.
• For the highest protection, wrap the artwork in bubble wrap and place it inside a custom-built crate.

Photos of Packaging

It’s crucial to take photos of the packaging process:

• Capture images of each artwork once it is bubble-wrapped and/or rolled before it is placed in the box or tube.
• Photograph the final sealed packaging (the box or tube) before shipment.

These photos serve as proof of proper packaging and are necessary if damage occurs during transit. Without these photos, compensation claims through ZicoArt may be voided. Make sure to retain these images until the transaction is fully complete to support any potential insurance claims with your shipping provider.