Shipping Tips and Guidelines
Note: All shipping charges are paid for by the client and include:
- Sending prints
- Returning film, original artwork
- Mailing CDs or DVDs
- Sending proofs
We will return original art in its original packing. If repacking is required we may need to charge you. Shipping is billed at cost + 10%.
We will always use the most economical shipping method possible, taking into consideration the timeframe in which you need to receive your artwork and giclee prints. We use UPS, US Express Mail and Fedex, in that orders. If you have a specific shipper you wish to use, we will accomodate your needs.
Packing
We strongly recommend packing original art in a packing box that cannot be bent easily. Original artwork should be packed with acid free paper covering the face of the artwork, and if possible it should be wrapped inside plastic inside the box. Make sure the artwork or film is also surrounded by bubble wrap.
Properly label the package so the shipper is aware of the fragile contents:
Shipping Rates
In most cases we charge a flat $20 fee in the continental US. In the state of Washington we usually use UPS Ground, and the package usually arrives in one or two days. Small items are shipped flat, and larger artwork and canvas is tubed.
Shipping Finished Giclée Canvas
When shipping finished (stretched) giclee canvas, we highly recommend taking care to pack it with soft packing around the face and sides of the
print. We find bubble wrap to do the best job. The problem is that the giclee canvas prints are delicate. Any pressure on the face will leave a dent, and the
corners and sides ding easily. All that being said, once they are hanging in their final destination they are quite durable and will last a lifetime. But care
should be taken in getting them to their final resting spot.
- Protect the front from having pressure applied to it.
- protect the corners from being dinged and scratched.
- Be careful of tape! Tape is handy for packing, but stray strips of tape around gicle prints is a hazard.
