Effective Date: September 28, 2024

Last Updated: March 12, 2025

 

1. Overview

At Fine Art Printing Studio, we take great care in packaging every order to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. Our packaging process is designed to protect your prints from bending, moisture, and external damage during shipping.

We prioritize sourcing packaging materials locally in Australia to support local businesses while maintaining high-quality protection standards. However, in cases where local stock is unavailable, we may source equivalent materials from other trusted suppliers.

The packaging methods described below are our default approach, but we may adjust them if necessary to ensure equal or enhanced protection based on the order’s size, fragility, and shipping requirements.

 

2. Packaging Methods

-Sizes Up to A3 & Similar

Unframed prints up to A3 and similar sizes are shipped flat in rigid protective packaging by default.

✔ Default Packaging Type: Australia Post Rigid Mailer

✔ Protection Materials (Standard or Equivalent Alternative):

• Wrapped in acid-free tissue paper

• Secured with Scotch 811 removable magic tape (ensures safe removal without residue)

• Additional kraft paper reinforcement if necessary

• Sealed inside a Bagside adhesive plastic bag for moisture protection

• Reinforced backboards for extra stiffness:

• A3 & Similar Sizes: 1050 gsm backboard

• Smaller than A3: 700 gsm backboard

✔ Handling Labels:

• “Fragile” and “Do Not Bend” stickers applied to ensure careful handling

-Sizes Above A3 & Similar

For prints larger than A3, we use reinforced mailing tubes by default for added protection.

✔ Default Packaging Type: Australia Post Mailing Tube with sleeve kraft

✔ Protection Materials (Standard or Equivalent Alternative):

• Surface covered with Canson or Ilford Galerie Fine Art Glassine 50gsm paper

• Secured with Scotch 811 removable magic tape to prevent residue on the print

• Extra-large prints may be packed in a PVC tube for enhanced durability and enclosed in a reinforced mailing tube box for additional protection

✔ Handling Labels:

• “Fragile” and “Do Not Bend” stickers applied to ensure careful handling

Framed Prints or Stretched Canvas require additional protection to prevent damage during transit.

✔ Default Packaging Type: Reinforced Cardboard Box

✔ Protection Materials (Standard or Equivalent Alternative):

• Surface Protection: Wrapped in protective foam and acid-free tissue paper or Fine Art Glassine paper

• Shock Absorption: Extra bubble wrap padding around the frame

• Edge Protection: Reinforced corner protectors

• Secure Sealing: Box sealed with reinforced tape for enhanced durability

✔ Handling Labels:

• “Fragile – Handle with Care” stickers prominently applied

 

3. Flexibility in Packaging Approach

Our default packaging methods have been carefully chosen for optimal protection, but we may adjust them as needed to provide:

✅ Better protection based on media type, size, weight, or shipping conditions

✅ Alternative materials if necessary, ensuring equal or superior protection

Fine Art Printing Studio reserves the right to modify the packaging method at our discretion to ensure your order is delivered safely.

 

4. Shipping & Handling Labels

To ensure safe handling during transit, appropriate stickers such as “Fragile” and “Do Not Bend” are applied to packages as needed, depending on the packaging type.

 

5. Contact Us

For special packaging requests or additional concerns, please reach out to us at:

📧 support@fineartprintingstudio.com.au