{"id":293911,"date":"2015-07-28T06:00:21","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T05:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/?p=293911"},"modified":"2015-07-20T13:02:57","modified_gmt":"2015-07-20T12:02:57","slug":"simon-kirk-on-shipping-oversize-artwork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/28\/simon-kirk-on-shipping-oversize-artwork\/","title":{"rendered":"Simon Kirk on Shipping Oversize Artwork"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5>This article was very generously contributed\u00a0by artist <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonkirkfineart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Simon Kirk<\/a> from his own blog <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonkirkfineart.com\/blog\/santo-coba-shipping-oversize-work\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. Shipping oversize artwork is a daunting task that many artists face, and can be terrifying first time around! Simon shares his experiences and advice (don&#8217;t be surprised if, like me, you find yourself printing this one out to put on your studio wall!)<\/h5>\n<p>&#8216;Santo Coba&#8217; was completed recently, and sold quickly to a buyer overseas. It is from a new larger series of work I have started. The dimensions are 60 x 40 inches, it is on half inch board with a sturdy 2 x 1 inch frame on the back. It weighs close to 20kg.<\/p>\n<p>My immediate problem was to find a courier. Most general couriers only take packages up to 1.5 metres &#8211; mine was 1.6 metres. Other couriers I found would only transport packages of this size and weight from business to business. I eventually found ParcelHero &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.parcelhero.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.parcelhero.com<\/a>\u00a0The process was standard and straightforward, so far so good! (The artwork was collected on time and delivered safely and within the promised timescale. I&#8217;ll be using ParcelHero again.)<\/p>\n<p>The other problem was safely transporting the work. I decided the only feasible option was to make a custom box. I am sure this was also the most cost effective way too, both in terms of packaging but also insurance. Major couriers do not officially accept artwork for shipping, due to mechanical handling and sorting, &#8216;multiple trans-shipment points&#8217; on and off of vehicles etc etc. Anecdotal evidence from artists across the internet suggests to me that making a claim would be extremely difficult, so durable solid packing is to avoid any unnecessary damage. This blog post also serves as some proof the artwork has been packed properly and securely.<\/p>\n<p>This PDF on damages and claims is extremely useful:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.harriete-estel-berman.info\/profguidelines\/Damage_Claims.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">CLAIMS FOR DAMAGED WORK: Artist Checklist<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\nThis is also a very handy guide:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/articles\/693-Exporting-Your-Products-First-Learn-The-Terminology\" target=\"_blank\">Exporting Your Products &#8211; First Learn The Terminology<\/a><br \/>\n(These are intended to reduce or remove altogether uncertainties arising from different interpretation of the rules in different countries. As such they are regularly incorporated into sales contract\u00a0worldwide.)<\/p>\n<p>Remember to clarify who is paying \u201cCIF\u201d before shipping (Cost, Insurance and Freight to Named Port of Destination).<br \/>\nUsually the seller will pay cost, insurance and freight to named port of destination and the buyer pays the import duty to release the parcel into the country (this is a percentage of the afore mentioned CIF expenses).<\/p>\n<p>Check the duty charges here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dutycalculator.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.dutycalculator.com<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_293982\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-293982\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/3875969_orig-1-e1437048190808.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-293982\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/3875969_orig-1-e1437048190808.jpg\" alt=\"One sheet of hardboard, some more 2 x 1inch wood - total cost of materials less than \u00a320 . This is the back, it has been glued and pinned. The front will just be pinned. (Image courtesy of Simon Kirk)\" width=\"660\" height=\"497\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-293982\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One sheet of hardboard, some more 2 x 1inch wood &#8211; total cost of materials less than \u00a320 . This is the back, it has been glued and pinned. The front will just be pinned. (Image courtesy of Simon Kirk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_293983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-293983\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/3591882_orig-2-e1437048275484.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-293983\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/3591882_orig-2-e1437048275484.jpg\" alt=\"The inside - the painting will fit in here, with room around the sides for packaging (Image courtesy of Simon Kirk)\" width=\"660\" height=\"497\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-293983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The inside &#8211; the painting will fit in here, with room around the sides for packaging (Image courtesy of Simon Kirk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_293984\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-293984\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/8748131_orig-3-e1437048363553.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-293984\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/8748131_orig-3-e1437048363553.jpg\" alt=\"The corners of the box have been screwed in place for strength. (Image courtesy of Simon Kirk)\" width=\"660\" height=\"497\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-293984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The corners of the box have been screwed in place for strength. (Image courtesy of Simon Kirk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300759\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300759\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/2844530-e1437390641351.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-300759\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/2844530-e1437390641351.jpg\" alt=\"The painting in its wooden 'crate'\" width=\"660\" height=\"730\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300759\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The painting in its wooden &#8216;crate&#8217; (Image courtesy of Simon Kirk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300760\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300760\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/7102913_orig-e1437390776333.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-300760\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/7102913_orig-e1437390776333.jpg\" alt=\"The surface of the painting was layered with sheets of tissue paper, then shrink wrapped to help protect the corners. One layer of bubble wrap should suffice, with extra padding in the corners. (Image courtesy of Simon Kirk)\" width=\"660\" height=\"874\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300760\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The surface of the painting was layered with sheets of tissue paper, then shrink wrapped to help protect the corners. One layer of bubble wrap should suffice, with extra padding in the corners. (Image courtesy of Simon Kirk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300761\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300761\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/6771269_orig-e1437390880287.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-300761\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/6771269_orig-e1437390880287.jpg\" alt=\"The box was made a half inch bigger all round the painting, to allow loosefill foam chips to be added to keep the work away from the sides of the box and to keep it secure in transport (Image courtesy of Simon Kirk)\" width=\"660\" height=\"874\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300761\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The box was made a half inch bigger all round the painting, to allow loosefill foam chips to be added to keep the work away from the sides of the box and to keep it secure in transport (Image courtesy of Simon Kirk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300762\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300762\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/4698768_orig-e1437390957212.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-300762\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/4698768_orig-e1437390957212.jpg\" alt=\"The top sheet of hardboard is nailed in place, and secured with heavy duty tape. It is artwork, so I have labelled it fragile, even though it's a hefty solid package! (Image courtesy of Simon Kirk)\" width=\"660\" height=\"964\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300762\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The top sheet of hardboard is nailed in place, and secured with heavy duty tape. It is artwork, so I have labelled it fragile, even though it&#8217;s a hefty solid package! (Image courtesy of Simon Kirk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5>Have you ever had to ship large artwork and encountered problems? Do you have any other nuggets of wisdom to impart to blog readers? We&#8217;d love to hear from you!<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article was very generously contributed\u00a0by artist Simon Kirk from his own blog here. 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