How to Pack and Ship Artwork

How to Pack and Ship Artwork

For framed art: use a picture box 4" larger than the frame on each side with corner protectors and a bubble wrap. For rolled prints and canvases: ship in a rigid mailing tube with end caps. Always label Do Not Bend + Fragile.

Quick facts

In-stock SKUs 22
Total options 22
Price from $10.36
Price to $71.85
Average price $29.43
Materials white, corrugated, kraft, bubble, plastic
Strengths ECT-32, ECT-48
Pack quantities 6, 15, 24, 25, 30, 50, 100, 1000

In-stock options

When to use

  • Warehouse teams training new pick/pack staff.
  • DTC founders documenting a repeatable packing SOP.

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Frequently asked

Rolled or flat for prints?

Rolled in a tube is cheaper to ship and reduces creasing risk. Flat in a rigid mailer preserves artwork flatness for framing-ready sales — at a higher freight cost.

How do I pack a framed piece?

Add corner protectors, wrap in 2 layers of bubble, fit into a picture box with 2" of void fill per side, seal with reinforced tape.

Can canvas art ship rolled?

Yes — stretched canvases are taken off the frame and rolled in a tube for international shipping. Unstretched canvases ship rolled by default.

Do I need Do Not Bend labels?

Yes for flat prints, photos, and rigid mailers. It won't guarantee perfect handling but is a carrier-recognized signal to keep parcels flat.