How to Pack an Oil Painting
Whether packing an oil painting for shipping or a move, there is a significant chance that the painting could be damaged. The most vulnerable state for an oil painting is when it is off the wall. Proper packing and preparation can help minimize any damage that could potentially occur to your oil painting. While the process may be time-consuming, in the end you'll have peace of mind that your artwork is well protected.
Instructions
-
-
1
Wrap the oil painting in acid-free tissue/packing paper. Use at least two layers of paper. The tissue paper protects the surface of the oil painting from the bubble wrap.
-
2
Wrap the oil painting in many layers of bubble wrap. Use enough bubble wrap to cover all edges and corners. The painting should be well covered so that it fits snugly inside a cardboard box.
-
-
3
Add a couple of layers of packing tape around the bubble wrap to keep it in place.
-
4
Put the oil painting in to a cardboard box that is sturdy and thick. Bicycle boxes work well for this purpose.
-
5
Fill empty space within the box with wads of packing paper or bubble wrap. This ensures that the oil painting won't move around inside the box.
-
6
Close the top of the box with packing tape. To keep the box from ripping open while being moved, add packing tape to the bottom of the box and the corners as well.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Frame the oil painting to ensure it has extra protection while in transit.
Ask your local bike shop for some boxes to pack your oil painting.
Keeping your artwork with you while you travel is the best way to ensure that it remains safe.
Clean your hands before handling the oil painting.
Don't pack new oil paintings until they have had time to "cure." Typically, curing takes up to six months.
References
Resources
- Photo Credit Photos.com/Photos.com/Getty Images
