> I am in the final stages of launching my store on my Facebook
> Business page, to sell smaller versions of my prints, the largest
> being an 11 x 14 matted to a 16 x 20, and the smallest being a 5 x 7
> notecard (no frames or glass). I am new to shipping, so I want to
> make sure the prints are well-packaged to prevent damage from water/
> elements and bending. Can you tell me how you package or wrap/
> prepare your prints for shipping, and where you purchase your
> shipping supplies? Thanks!
Small prints can go in padded envelopes. The largest padded envelope
size is about 13 x 19" though, so a 16x20 won't fit. An extra sheet of
cardboard will help insure against bending. Use scraps, or cutouts.
I make a cardboard sammitch out of scrap packing cardboard, and tape
the edges. I also put the matted prints into a plastic bag and seal
the opening to protect against water damage. All matted prints go into
clearbags first, then another plastic bag. Larger prints are
surrounded by scrap styrofoam or pink insulation foam, with two sheets
of cardboard top and bottom, and a full seal of packing tape all the
way around the edges.
Jim Parker
parkerparker :: design | photography
http://www.parkerparker.info
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