How to move your artwork to another country

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Moving Art How to Ship a Painting 2019 Edition

• Moving abroad is already a big pain in the back,
  add an artwork in the mix and you got a recipe
  for disaster. Moving art continues to be one of
  the most hectic things to ship overseas.
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• Dont worry! We got you covered. Follow our
  moving guide! We can guarantee you a better than
  expected outcome when it comes to shipping.
  Especially if you are shipping your paintings and
  artworks.
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• Disclaimer There is no way on guaranteeing a
  100 success rate when it comes to shipping. We
  cant guarantee that one of your packages wont
  get destroyed or damaged. We cant guarantee that
  one of your packages wont get lost. There is no
  guarantee that all your shipment will arrive
  safely, it is still a huge gamble.

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Introduction to Shipping Paintings

• There are tons of guidelines out there that will
  give you specific rules when moving a painting.
  We collated all these small tutorials and
  guidelines and built this updated version.
• There will be three main things that youll need
  to remember before getting started. First one is
  how will you package them for shipment. The
  second is how you will prepare them for shipment.
  And the last one would be on what things you can
  do after shipping.
• Also, we wrote this article with two things in
  mind. The first one would be safety and then
  efficiency. We always the safety and security of
  the artwork.

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Packing Your Painting

• The very first step that you would like to do is
  wrap and package your artwork effectively. Youll
  want to identify the essentials when it comes to
  packing this kind of items. Furthermore, youll
  want a great space to do all the packing!
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• So first stop, acquire the essentials. The
  packaging items youll need will strictly vary on
  the type of artwork you are shipping abroad.
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• To make it simple, well be making 2-dimensional
  art as examples. So this type of artworks is
  usually paintings and photographs. Depending on
  the type of artwork and its dimension, these are
  the usual things that youll need.

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• These are bubble wrap, painters tapes, acid-free
  tissue papers, foam peanuts, boxes, and pressure
  sensitive packing tapes. The next thing youll
  want to do is secure a clean and safe packing
  place. Setup an ideal working space that is both
  clean and spacious. Try and clear your dining
  table as your potential packing space. You can
  also look for that carpeted space in your house.
• Additionally, make sure that you have enough
  wiggle space for you and the painting. Always
  guarantee that you have enough space to twist and
  turn your artwork around!

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Preparing Your Painting for Shipment

• The next step would be preparing your package for
  shipment. Moving artworks and paintings requires
  extreme dedications in spotting some flaws. Here
  are some things that you might want to check
  before sending it to your shipping company
• Make sure you double check all the packaging and
  wrapping.
• Make sure that you cover everything.
• Look for existing damages.
• Consider an insurance.
• Take a picture of the package.
• Check stickers and labels, make the information
  are all correct.
• In some cases, other artworks need special
  packaging, double check on that.

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• We encourage everyone to get a separate insurance
  apart from the companys offer. This is helpful,
  especially for high valued artworks and
  paintings. Also, you must know the right shipping
  method before doing anything. Popular parcel
  carrier such as FedEx, UPS, and DHL will only
  handle up to 150lbs. If that wont work, take it
  to the freights! Larger and bigger paintings and
  artworks may ship through freights.
• To add, there are specialty freight transporters
  that have artwork as a niche. These types of
  services are great with handling your art. The
  only caveat with this kind of companies is the
  hefty price tag that they carry. Extend your
  budget when it comes to the insurance. Finding
  the right company for your artworks and for your
  budget. Always compare and contrast before
  cementing any deals.