When giving canvas paintings as gifts, it is essential to protect them from potential damage during transport by covering them in protective materials and cardboard. This can be accomplished by carefully wrapping each one.
Start by spreading out the wrapping material on a flat surface, placing your canvas painting at its center, and use light pressure when wrapping around it – this should help avoid stretching or denting of its fibers.
Choose the Right Wrapping Material
No matter who or why is receiving the canvas painting, selecting an appropriate material for wrapping it can make all the difference in results. When selecting paper or fabric materials to wrap a painting for shipping and handling purposes, choose something thick enough to protect but won’t tear easily during handling and shipping processes. Add decorative elements to make the piece more appealing or unique for its recipient – but make sure they fit with its overall theme; an overly elaborate embellishment won’t look right on something meant to be more restrained.
Start the wrapping process by spreading out a large piece of wrapping paper or fabric on a flat surface and positioning your canvas painting at its center. This will enable you to determine how much material is necessary to cover its dimensions; make sure that its wrapper extends at least several inches beyond this size to avoid scratching while in transit.
Add an extra layer of protection by covering your canvas painting with a cardboard board cut to fit its frame size, but without being so thin as to touch its surface. Label this cardboard with “This Side Up” to indicate its importance during handling and shipping.
If your canvas painting is framed with glass, consider swapping out its framing for museum-quality glass to decrease breakage during transport and prevent paint from scratching the glass (Freemantle 2005). Alternatively, unframed pieces should use “glassine” paper or plastic sheets as substitutes so as to avoid sticking during transit.
Make Cardboard Corners
Providing your canvas painting with additional protection may require extra steps during transit. Cardboard corner protectors can help. Simply cut it to fit its dimensions, and wrap it securely using tape; alternatively you could also try fabric such as burlap or felt to personalise its wrapping process.
Before wrapping a canvas painting, first lay it down on a flat surface and put some kind of cushioning down, such as bubble wrap or blanket, so as not to scratch or damage its surface.
Once the canvas is placed on its cushion, you can begin wrapping. Begin at one corner and work your way around, pressing gently but firmly so as not to dent or stretch out the material. For added effect, tie a ribbon bow around its top edge as an additional finishing touch.
Foam may also help prevent scratches or nicks during shipping, and gift bags provide extra protection from water or dust while making the painting easy to carry.
When shipping paintings, it’s essential that they come packaged in an airtight protective box with packaging symbols to alert shippers that it should be handled carefully. Use non-abrasive packing material so as to not damage or mark the painting and use cardboard or foam core sheets to add further protection around its perimeter.
Wrap the Painting
When giving canvas paintings as gifts, it’s essential to protect them properly. Use cardboard corner protectors on each edge, bubble wrap or Styrofoam sheets as padding material and place the wrapped painting inside a box several inches larger than it so as to avoid scratches during transit.
If the painting is large enough, a shipping tube can help safeguard it during transport. This can especially come in handy if shipping it across country borders; this will help ensure its arrival in perfect condition. When sending it directly to a friend or family member, ensure you mark it with “This Side Up” stickers to alert shippers to keep it upright during shipping.
Label the box with the recipient’s name and address to ensure your gift gets to its intended destination without becoming lost in transit. In addition, consider including a personalized note to make your present even more thoughtful and unforgettable.
Add an elegant finishing touch to your gift wrapping by matching its theme with ribbon, trim or other decorations that enhance its beauty. Tie a bow at the top if desired for further elegance. Just make sure that any extra decorations don’t distract from its beauty.
Add Extras
If you own an oversized painting, it will require special consideration when packaging and protecting it. One solution is furoshiki wrapping cloth which provides flexible protection, durability and environmental friendliness as well as adding decorative flair. Furoshiki adds extra appeal and will make your gift more desirable to its recipient.
Use cardboard corners on the frame of a painting to help protect it. This will ensure that neither its paint or wood are damaged during transport, while if housed within a glass frame you should cover it with parchment paper or similar material that won’t mark or stain its artwork before taping two strips of painter’s tape across in an X shape to prevent breakages during transit.
Large paintings may require additional protection in the form of glassine envelopes; smaller pieces don’t necessarily need this extra layer, but using protective envelopes may ensure they arrive intact at their destination.
Last but not least, when packing boxes with fragile items it is advisable to add plenty of padding. Also use packing tape or another adhesive material to seal it tightly ensuring no air gaps occur during shipment and using “This Side Up” symbols such as an arrow is also helpful to notify shippers as to the contents of your package.
With careful planning and the necessary materials, gift-wrapping canvas paintings is simple. Doing this will protect the painting and ensure it reaches its recipient in perfect condition – plus creatively presented paintings can add extra charm! By following these steps you’ll create beautiful gifts perfect for any special occasion!
Wrap It Up
Some paintings require additional preparation or support before wrapping, due to their size, weight, fragility or condition. If in doubt regarding how best to prepare or package a particular artwork, seek the advice of a conservator.
When giving canvas paintings as gifts, add special accessories that make the painting memorable and special. A sleeve made of different materials can add character while protecting it in the future; fabric sleeves provide added versatility to match with themes or recipients’ interests.
Protecting your artwork while shipping is possible using a simple sleeve made of cardboard. Simply cut out a piece slightly larger than the front dimensions of the canvas painting and secure it around its back and edges using tape; this extra protection from bumps and knocks should help ensure smooth transporting conditions.
Use bubble wrap or paper to provide additional cushion for your painting during transport, to protect it from being crushed or scratched during transportation. However, make sure the cushion doesn’t come into direct contact with it; direct contact can cause irreparable damage. Alternatively, crumpled newspaper can serve as an eco-friendly replacement to bubble wrap.
Once wrapped, place it into an appropriate box that can accommodate its dimensions, and tape the sides closed securely. Make sure that a “FRAGILE” sticker is prominently displayed to inform potential shippers that your painting requires special handling and should be treated carefully during shipment.