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Art Handling 101: Safely Packing Ceramics for Shipping

September 23rd, 2025


Learn how to safely pack and ship fragile pottery and ceramic artwork with this step-by-step tutorial from Blue Rain Gallery. In this behind-the-scenes video, we demonstrate the double-boxing method using archival foam, bubble wrap, and packing peanuts to protect a hand-painted ceramic piece by Lisa Holt and Harlan Reano.

You’ll see how to:
-Choose the right archival wrapping for acrylic-painted ceramics
-Add protective bubble wrap without creating pressure points
-Measure and select the correct box size
-Use packing peanuts to create a 2-inch cushion around the artwork
-Apply the double-box technique for maximum protection
-Label with fragile stickers to ensure safe shipping

Whether you’re an artist, collector, or gallery shipper, these professional art-packing techniques will help ensure your ceramic and pottery art arrives safely at its destination.

Perfect for:
Packing and shipping pottery
Protecting fragile ceramics
Museum and gallery shipping best practices
Native pottery and fine art handling


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