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• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Protect your glass
• Part 2 of 3: Close the frame
• Part 3 of 3: Pack the frame
• What do you need

Like other forms of art, picture frames need extra care when it comes to transporting them. It doesn't matter if you are sending the frame as a gift, sending your work to a gallery, or just moving, the right packaging of the picture frame will ensure that it arrives safe and sound.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Protect your glass

1. 1 Take a roll of paper tape. To protect the frame during transport, cover it with paper tape or paper tape. If the frame breaks on the road, the cracked debris will remain adhered to the tape and will not land on the work of art. Do not use masking tape or other similarly adhesive products, as they are difficult to peel off and leave a sticky residue.
   • You can buy professional paper tape at most craft stores, home improvement stores, and discount stores.
2. 2 Apply tape in a star shape to protect small glass panels. Take two strips of duct tape and stick them diagonally on the glass, from one corner to the other. Then glue two more strips crosswise, from the middle of one side to the middle of the other.
3. 3 Apply tape in a mesh pattern to protect large glass panels. Cover the entire glass area with vertical and horizontal stripes. The strips can be glued in any order, but at the end they should cover all sections of the glass. For added protection, overlap the tape.
4. 4 Do not tape the border of the frame. You may have difficulty peeling the tape off the frame, and the process itself may result in unnecessary damage.If the tape is longer than necessary, cut it off with scissors, or wrap the edge over and seal it with another piece of tape.

Part 2 of 3: Close the frame

1. 1 Wrap the frame in brown paper. Place a sheet of brown paper on a flat surface. Smooth it out and then place the frame face down on it. Grasp the long edges of the paper and wrap them around the frame with paper tape. Then fold the edges down and also glue them to the frame with paper tape.
   • You can buy brown paper at most craft stores or post offices.
2. 2 Protect the corners of the frame with a piece of cardboard. Buy four protective cardboard corners, which can be found at a craft store or post office. If they were sold disassembled, fold them according to the instructions supplied or printed on the corners. Then slide corners over all corners of the picture frame, protecting them from impact.
3. 3 Place a piece of cardboard on the front of the frame. Take a piece of cardboard about the same size as the painting. Place it on the front of the picture frame to further protect the glass. You can also stick it to brown paper with paper tape, but this is not necessary.
4. 4 Wrap the frame in bubble wrap. Spread out the bubble wrap and place a picture frame on top. Take hold of the long edges of the protective film and press them firmly against the frame, then attach with masking tape. Then fold the short edge and glue it with masking tape too. If the frame is protecting valuable art, wrap it in an additional 1-2 layers of bubble wrap.
   • Buy bubble wrap from a discount store, craft store, or mail order.

Part 3 of 3: Pack the frame

1. 1 Take a thin cardboard box slightly larger than the frame. Go to the post office or craft store and buy thin cardboard packaging. The box must be tight enough to withstand wear and tear. If possible, buy a box that is slightly larger than the frame itself. So it can be filled with something for added protection.
2. 2 Place the picture frame on the box. If the box opens from the top, place a layer of bubble wrap on the bottom of the box, then place the frame and cover it with another layer of bubble wrap on top. If the box opens from the side, roll up the bubble wrap and tuck it in, then insert the frame and another roll of bubble wrap.
3. 3 Fill the voids with bubble wrap. To prevent the picture frame from moving during transport, fill empty areas with bubble wrap or similar heavy packing material. Insert enough plastic to keep the frame from moving when you shake the box.
4. 4 Close the box and tape it all over with tape. Close the box lid and cover the seams with masking tape. Then wrap an extra layer of duct tape around all four sides of the box to keep the box tightly packed. The tape will strengthen the box and prevent it from opening.

What do you need

• Picture frame
• Professional paper tape
• Scissors
• Brown paper
• Cardboard corners
• Cardboard sheet
• Bubble wrap
• Cardboard box