When i take that exact same tube re address it and ship to the customer i can get it no lower than about 12 ups or 15 usps and even higher depending upon the zone.
Cheapest way to ship a picture frame.
Cheapest way to ship fedex or ups.
Fedex also has the added benefit of packing the artwork for me although i have chosen to do my own packing.
How to ship artwork.
Place your bundle in the box and add additional bubble wrap to fill any remaining gaps along the sides.
Use two foam boards on either side of the bubble wrapped frame to provide additional protection.
Adorama is a good example.
Multipacks frame sets create a gorgeous gallery wall with a picture frame set.
We use them as our primary shipping tool.
Then fold the small edges of the paper in pull them over the picture frame and hold them in place with more tape.
Many of those shipping at lower prices have negotiated contract deals.
The only way to get a better deal on fedex or ups is to negotiate.
In addition if over a certain size usps is unable to ship the artwork at all.
The ups store can help with crating and shipping your large.
Tape down the seams using packing tape.
Select an appropriate shipping container.
Of course you ll need to demonstrate that you can and will ship in volume but that shouldn t be too hard if you run an online store.
Grab the long edges of the paper and pull them over the picture frame securing them with artist tape.
I have found that fedex is much more economical.
Smooth out the paper then set your picture frame on top of it facing down.
You can then tape the two sides of the boards together with packing tape.
We can even make custom boxes for those odd sized items.
The shipping cost for fedex is based on size and weight.
Measure the length width and height of your artwork in order to select an appropriately sized box or shipping tube.
Cardboard corner covers don t hurt either.
Collage picture frames are a fabulous way to pull together family photos around a theme such as vacations the baby years school pictures or sports triumphs.
I generally order my frames online then insert the photo and repack it as it arrived to me.
This will be the size of the corrugated box you.
Place a sheet of brown paper on a flat surface.
It s generally an easy way to get good packing materials for the job of sending a photo easily.
When i get a 24x36 printed by them they ship to me tube for 4 95.
Ideally you should pick one carrier and focus on them.
Need to ship large artwork.
Ship unframed artwork that s larger than 48 by 48 inches and framed pieces that.
We carry boxes in a variety of sizes and all the necessary supplies such as bubble cushioning.
Add 6 inches to each dimension.
For oil paintings where the painting is exposed start wrapping the picture frame by placing it between two.
But yeah lots of extra space in the box to fill with bubble wrap or bubble wrap surrounded by crumbled paper is key.