[header] How to pack art for moving [title] Find a solid surface. [step] If you're packing a small painting, look for a firm, clean table. If you're packing a large painting, you may need to use the floor.
[header] How to pack art for moving [title] Find a solid surface. [step] If you're packing a small painting, look for a firm, clean table. If you're packing a large painting, you may need to use the floor.
Larger paintings don't want to be on cushioned furniture, though, so try to find some when possible. Avoid spending time laying down on a flat surface, like on a couch or dining room table. Particularly in a historic home, consider just rolling the paintings or furniture onto the floor in one hour and shaking them up. [title] Know where the furniture and artwork will go. [title] Pick a surface in a dark color. [step] If the objects you're packing take up a lot of room in your art cabinet, you're going to ruin your work surface. For extra protection, cover the surface with a sheet of thin foam or a blanket. [title] Cover the floor or table with a sheet of glassine.