Charles on fri 12 apr 02
I would try covering the spikes with multiple shopping bags full of
packing peanuts, then bubble wrap over the bags of peanuts for an additional
layer of protection. UPS recommends 4" of packing material between each
piece, or between the piece and the wall of the box. They also recommend
double boxing.
Good luck,
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Michelle on fri 12 apr 02
I would like to get some opinions on shipping. Normally I do the bubble
wrap, newspaper,
double box deal.This works great but here is my dilemma: I have these
pieces that have
lots of spikes coming out of the top. I need to figure out how to wrap them
without the
spikes getting broke. Any suggestions would be wonderful. Thanks.
Michelle
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potterybydai on sat 13 apr 02
> lots of spikes coming out of the top. I need to figure out how to >wrap
them without the spikes getting broke.
You could wrap the bottom, unspiked area in bubble, wad the newspapers
around and under it to position it where you want it in the box, then pour
in foam peanuts all around the top spiked area until the box is full. Then
double-box with wadded paper in the usual way.
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Celia Littlecreek on sat 13 apr 02
I'm not sure where you can get it, but I hear there is something in a can,
that sprays out as a form and air hardens, then you can still use your other
method. May be you can call one of those places that ships and mails for
you.
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> I would like to get some opinions on shipping. Normally I do the bubble
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> double box deal.This works great but here is my dilemma: I have these
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> spikes getting broke. Any suggestions would be wonderful. Thanks.
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Valice Raffi on sun 14 apr 02
>"I've seen some packing done with spray foam insulation. Can't remember
the
>brand name, but it's used for sealing up small spaces around pipes and
I tried this method of protecting delicate, thin parts. The problem is
that the only spray insulation that I could find turned out to require AIR
to harden. This was after carefully lining the box, spraying the stuff in
to fill halfway, and gently placing my separately wrapped piece on top (I
was going to reverse the steps for the top half).
Checking about a half hour later, I found a mass of gooey, semi-liquid
stuff. Luckily, I'd wrapped the art very well so it wasn't damaged. I did
find a "Mail Box" type store that packaged with a chemically induced
hardener, but it was pricey. I think I paid about $20.
The piece was about 8 inches tall, but the delicate part was 6 inches (on
the width) and had a twist to it, so I was worried about using a more
standard method of packing. I wanted the packing to be a firm and fairly
exact match to the shape of the piece.
Karen Shapiro said she'd used the spray foam by doing small layers at a
time & letting them harden. I haven't tried this yet.
Valice
in Sacramento
Valerie Hawkins on sun 14 apr 02
I've seen some packing done with spray foam insulation. Can't remember the
brand name, but it's used for sealing up small spaces around pipes and
stuff. You can find it at wall mart, home depot, ect.
Valerie
Anita Rickenberg on sun 14 apr 02
"I've seen some packing done with spray foam insulation. Can't remember =
the
brand name, but it's used for sealing up small spaces around pipes and
stuff. You can find it at wall mart, home depot, ect."
Be really careful using this stuff. There are two varieties: =
water-soluable and basically impermeable. The second type is next to =
impossible to remove from anything and no matter how careful you are, it =
still seems to drip on something. Keep in mind also that these EXPAND a =
lot--to the point of breakage if trapped in a small area. If you use =
either of these, you should still be very careful that your work is =
wrapped so that nothing gets on it.
Anita
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