rolling photo for mailing: I wondered if there is a right way to roll a printed photo (11x14 and 12x18) to send in a tube mailer. the prints are glossy. I can't remember how I received...

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Sep 7, 2012 17:47:45 #

CharlieBoy

I wondered if there is a right way to roll a printed photo (11x14 and 12x18) to send in a tube mailer. the prints are glossy. I can't remember how I received them from a printer previously. can anyone help? thanks

Sep 7, 2012 17:48:27 #

CharlieBoy

I guess my question is really printed side in or out?

Sep 7, 2012 18:23:34 #

FredCDobbs Loc: Los Angeles area.

I just got a big custom 30x40 in a square tall box printed side in with masking tape on the leading edge so it wouldn't unroll and shift in the box.
The prints from Adorama come in flat rectangle shaped boxes with corner protection.

Sep 7, 2012 18:36:52 #

CharlieBoy

FredCDobbs wrote:

Thank you. That is what I thought but it never hurts to check with the experts on UHH! I'm thinking I should have gotten a larger tube but I'm limited on packing space.

thanks again.

Sep 7, 2012 19:20:01 #

FredCDobbs Loc: Los Angeles area.

If I was worried about crushing, I'd put it in a reusable pvc pipe but then it might look like a bomb and is probably a BAD idea unless it was then inserted in a cardboard tube. Probably the best thing is a stout tube.

Sep 7, 2012 19:31:09 #

CharlieBoy

Thanks for your thoughts. It's now packed in a cardboard tube from USPS so I should have no problem.

Sep 8, 2012 07:07:36 #

Chris

CharlieBoy wrote:

I guess my question is really printed side in or out?

When I recieved them it was print in

Sep 8, 2012 08:33:57 #

colo43 Loc: Eastern Plains of Colorado

When i send mine out in tubes, i place tissue paper over the photo side before rolling. Have not heard any complaints.

Sep 13, 2012 16:26:01 #

CharlieBoy

Thanks that's a great idea. My tube traveled safely by suitcase last week. I think it is a good idea to have as large a diameter tube as possible.

colo43 wrote:

When i send mine out in tubes, i place tissue paper over the photo side before rolling. Have not heard any complaints.

Nov 24, 2012 22:03:41 #

professorwheeze Loc: Maine, USA

Print in within a large glassine envelope.

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