Day: 19 November 2025

How to Package Your Art Prints So They Actually Survive Shipping

Protect your art prints from shipping damage by sandwiching them between two rigid backing boards that extend at least one inch beyond each edge—this prevents corner crushing and edge dents that plague even carefully wrapped packages. Place prints in crystal-clear protective sleeves before adding the backing boards, as moisture and fingerprints during handling are just as damaging as transit mishaps.
Invest in proper triangular or square cardboard tubes for larger prints over 16×20 inches, rolling them with the image facing outward around an acid-free core to prevent cracking in the ink or paper fibers. Many professional …