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We’ve laid out three simple steps for you below. Use a Strong, Corrugated Cardboard Box. First, you’ll always want to use a brand new corrugated cardboard box to place your pottery in. Protect the Pottery With (A Lot) of Bubble Wrap and Packing Tissue. Make Sure There’s No Wiggle Room or Empty Space in Your Box.
How do you pack a clay sculpture?
How to Safely Ship a Sculpture Bubble wrap. Wrap the top of the sculpture securely in bubble wrap, and secure with tape. Prepare your box. Your box should be several inches larger than your sculpture on all sides. Place the sculpture and fill in the spaces. Optional: double box method. Mark the box.
How do you pack fragile items for shipping?
Use filler like crumpled newspaper, peanuts, or other cushioning material to keep your product from moving around. Wrap fragile products individually in a minimum 3″ thickness of air-cellular cushioning material, and then fill any empty spaces with loose-fill peanuts or other cushioning material.
How do you pack air dry clay?
The very best way to keep your clay from drying out is to store it in tightly sealed containers. I have used heavy duty ziplock bags and had much success with that simple method. Whatever container you use, you want to be able to keep the moisture level of the clay at the same place as when you first got your clay.
How do you package fragile figurines?
Fragile items require a few extra precautions: Wrap each box or item individually in packing paper (or wrap unboxed figurines in Bubble Wrap®). Take care not to apply any tape to the collectibles, as it could damage the finish or paint. Wrap boxes in Bubble Wrap, paying special attention to the corners and edges.
How do I ship a pottery mug?
Wrap your mug in the packing paper so that it has most of the paper packed around the handle of the mug. Place the wrapped mug into a 4×4 gift box. It should be snug. Fold a 12×12 sheet of bubble wrap into quarters and place at the bottom of your shipping box (Shipping boxes should be 6″x6″x6″ minimum).
What makes packaging sustainable?
What Is Sustainable Packaging? Sustainable packaging refers to the sourcing, development, and use of packaging solutions that have minimal environmental impact and footprint. Simply put, sustainable packaging is earth-friendly and doesn’t contribute to the further depletion of natural resources.
How do you ship ecofriendly?
Here are some best practices you should consider when going green with your shipping: Offer a GREEN shipping option at checkout. Use less packaging materials to reduce waste. Use biodegradable packaging materials. Use recycled shipping materials: boxes, fillers, and shipping labels.
What is the best packing material for fragile items?
Thick clothes are the best option for protecting fragile items (when used properly, of course). Bubble wrap is effective only when used with other packing materials.Here are the packing materials you should always splurge on: Packing paper. Moving boxes. Packing tape. Bubble wrap.
How do you wrap a small item for shipping?
Single-Box Packing Method Use fillers like crumpled newspaper, loosefill peanuts, or air-cellular cushioning material such as Bubble Wrap® to fill void spaces and prevent movement of goods inside the box during shipping. Place goods that might be affected by dirt, water, or wet conditions inside a plastic bag.
What is the best way to ship ceramics?
Properly Packing Your Pottery Shipments Use a Strong, Corrugated Cardboard Box. First, you’ll always want to use a brand new corrugated cardboard box to place your pottery in. Protect the Pottery With (A Lot) of Bubble Wrap and Packing Tissue. Make Sure There’s No Wiggle Room or Empty Space in Your Box.
How do you package pots?
Cover the entire pot with 3–5 layers of bubble wrap. Bubbles should face toward the surface of the pot. This compresses the air inside the bubbles and provides the best protection. I usually use one 3×1-foot section for a cup, two 4×1-foot pieces for medium sized pots, and many layers for large and expensive pots.
How do you ship delicate porcelain?
Consider the following step-by-step guide to packing and shipping fragile items from Fine Art Shippers! Wrap the item. First of all, provide extra protection for the most easily damaged areas of the item. Prepare the inner and outer boxes. Include your address and seal the box. Label the box.
How do you preserve homemade clay?
Tip Nine: Store Unused Clay Properly If stored properly, unused air dry clay should last indefinitely. We recommend wrapping the unused clay in plastic wrap or in a Ziploc bag, and then in another airtight container.
How do you preserve air dry clay sculptures?
You can use white crafts glue, like Mod Podge, to Seal your Air-Dry Clay but then your clay will not be waterproof and Mod Podge will yellow eventually if it is exposed to the sun regularly. Use Varnish, Acrylic Sealer or liquid epoxy resin to seal your Clay if you want it to be Waterproof.
What is the best way to store clay?
It is best to store your clay in tightly sealed bags to preserve the moisture content of the clay. Ideally, you will want to store your clay in a dark and cool environment. In cold climates, avoid allowing clay to reach freezing temperatures.
How do you package figurines?
Use a box that is one to two inches bigger than the statute. Fill any gaps between the box and figurine with packing peanuts or paper. Tape the box closed and write the name of the statute and “Fragile” on the side. Once the figurines are safely in their boxes, you can place them in the larger boxes.
How do you wrap statues?
Packing statues and sculptures in boxes Wrap the upper half of the sculpture or statue twice, all the way around and then seal it with packing tape. Then, wrap the bottom half of the sculpture twice as well and seal it with packing tape.
