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Packaging for prints
A question for those who sell prints through the internet or mail order: how do you pack mounted prints for posting ?
Packaging unmounted prints is not an issue - there are plenty of sources of sturdy cardboard tubes. But when you have prints that are mounted on 16 x 20 or 20 x 24 inch mounts, there doesn't seem to be any suitable packaging on the market. I've tried Google and various shops, but haven't been able to find anything large enough. Do you make your own packing with board, bubble wrap and brown paper ? Or have you found somewhere that sells something suitable ?
Thanks
John
Packaging unmounted prints is not an issue - there are plenty of sources of sturdy cardboard tubes. But when you have prints that are mounted on 16 x 20 or 20 x 24 inch mounts, there doesn't seem to be any suitable packaging on the market. I've tried Google and various shops, but haven't been able to find anything large enough. Do you make your own packing with board, bubble wrap and brown paper ? Or have you found somewhere that sells something suitable ?
Thanks
John
I don't sell just mounted, they are framed and hand delivered as well so not much help there.
You could look at some of the plastic material used for such purposes but it is expensive. Or 2 extra sheets of mountboard??
You could look at some of the plastic material used for such purposes but it is expensive. Or 2 extra sheets of mountboard??
Just having a look for some packaging myself those self seal cellophane type bags myself noticed this thread the other day. I've sent stuff before usually square prints most of my stuff, but sent them in those record (in ye old days for vinyl records) envelopes - which if I can, will dig out info as can't remember where from.
Design and market the idea John! If you want it then others may do as well?
Old corrugated cardboard box from a supermarket... Cut down to 4 sheets of appropriate size. If necessary covered with brown paper (or similar) to look slightly more presentable. Sellotape/glue the cardboard into two sheets of double-thickness cardboard. Place the prints between the two sheets of cardboard and secure with masking tape. Place in appropriately-sized rigid envelope...
Depends on how many you're wanting/willing to buy... A quick Google has turned up this place - who do rigids up to 670x520mm (roughly 27x20"), but from the looks of it, they only ship those in packs of 50
