The painting will be rolled along with possibly two other smaller paintings, so it needs to be strong enough to travel to the east coast and back. Also, I need it soon! Help! And thanks!
2007-03-19 09:57:19 · 8 answers · asked by nicolaimedtner 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
there are couriers that specialize in Art movements, they are worth a try. A reputable art gallery also should at the least know where you can get one or give you an alternative to transporting a painting
2007-03-19 10:06:22 · answer #1 · answered by kenny 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I ship 50+ packages a week. I would just make one, not a round tube, but a triangular shaped package 6" per side. You can cut down some smaller boxes for what you need, 2 book boxes (12" x 12" x 18" boxes) should do it, use a 18" wide strip cut from the entire length of each of them. Fold the 2 long pieces into 2 long triangles. With some strong packing tape seal them along the edge and overlapped at the center where they meet, with enough tape it will be very strong and you can make it as long as you need.
2007-03-19 10:10:42 · answer #2 · answered by JK 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a mailing tube that long at my studio. I got it when I ordered a role of linen that was 72" long. If you want it, I will send it if you pay for shipping and handling plus $10.
A word of general interest. Did you know to send the painting rolled to the outside? That way if it cracks they will fill themselves in when you unroll the painting again.
My address is: www.hollandartstudio.com
You can contact me that way. Otherwise, you might try Utrecht art supply.
Good luck!
2007-03-19 10:46:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mailboxes Etc., or ask the post office.
Fed ex or Ups may be able to help you as well
you may find some mailing tubes on line too,
like Office Depot.
2007-03-19 10:03:13 · answer #4 · answered by smurfee68 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ups Store
Staples
Go to Home Depot and look for concrete molds. Best Bet for size required.
Or make one yourself from a BIG box and duct tape.
You can always ditch cardborad entirely and switch out for PVC pipe.
2007-03-19 10:07:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
mailboxes, ETC.
a UPS store
A Post Office
If you want something that will withstand more force, go to a sports store and buy a solid fishing rod case. They can usually stand some force. I don't know if you'll find a 6-footer anywhere though.
2007-03-19 10:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by YE_ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
best bet, go to a hardware store and buy a PVC tube, you can get it in many sizes, will handle any distress during shipping, is relativetly cheap, you will have to find how to seal the ends
2007-03-19 12:17:42 · answer #7 · answered by dragonisaac 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Art supply or frame shops.
2007-03-19 10:17:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋