I would go with the mailing tubes. Use one that is larger than you really need to minimize the effect from rolling the prints. If you lived close to me I would give you one (or more). I use them for mailing limited edition aviation prints and have had no problems.
If you roll them, make sure they are completely dry and put a piece of tissue paper on top of the one you are rolling. Then put a larger mailing tube on top of the tissue and roll the print on it. Gradually use smaller tubes until you get the print rolled to the size you need. You might put a layer of bubble wrap around the rolled print if you are using a tube that is large enough.
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KoniOmegaflex wrote:
I'm adding to my previous post. You have to remember our advice is worth exactly what you pay for it.
Yes.
Read, analyze/evaluate, decide.
Here's another thought that may be worth, well, what it cost. I would use a heavy duty mailing tube, not too small, maybe 4" at least, and interleave the prints with the silicone paper we used to use in dry mounting. If that doesn't work, then the parchment paper would perhaps do. I would avoid tissue paper, as if the prints are inadequately dry, or the prints spend too much time in Florida (what, humidity in Florida?) they could get stuck to the print, and that's invariably fatal.
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Bill P wrote:
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(what, humidity in Florida?).....
LOTS!!!!!!!!!!
How humid is it?
It's so humid that dew runs off the roof every morning and puts a wet line on the driveway!
I have shipped prints all over the world for well over 50 years without incident or damage. Here are the accepted professional methods.
You can use 2 corrugated cardboard stiffeners- slightly larger than the prints. The trick is to make sure that the corrugations are oriented opposite to each other. This is the best way to ensure strength against bending. Then wrap the entire "sandwich" in bubble wrap- add additional bubble wrap or provide styrofoam corner protectors at the corners. Most damage from mishandling usually occurs at the corners. Then finish the package with an envelope large enough to accommodate the size or wrap it in kraft paper and seal with transparent packing tape or strong gummed paper tape with strands running through it. If you are concerned about bending, include 1 sheet of 1/8" Masonite.
You can interleave the prints with parchment (baking) paper if you are worried about sticking and pack a pouch of silica gel to absorb excessive moisture.
I usually ship via FedEx or UPS and I always insure the contents for their replacement value. If they break 'em, the pay for 'em!
Mark the "DO NOT BEND OR FOLD " and "FRAGILE" notices clearly and largely on both side of the package. This is for insurance purposes if you ever have to file a claim.
Most of the suggested packing materials are comparatively lightweight but when used properly, they provide good protection.
Humduck wrote:
My husband and I are planning to mail 4 unframed prints, 17" x 23" to family. The route is Florida to Nebraska. I'm concerned about damage due to heat and/or handling. In your experience, what is the most secure way to do this? They are printed on Semi-gloss and Pro Luster paper from a Canon Pro1000 printer.
Any thoughts are appreciated. Thank you.
You can place them in a cardboard tube or box. Try adding some of the little desiccant to adsorb some moisture. I get a generous supply from my pharmacist. He or she would otherwise throw them away. Might as well make some use of them and prevent humidity from ruining hard work.
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