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Afro Celotto
Detail photos of Afro's glass art

Shipping Hints

Check to see if your shipper has any specific guidelines that must be followed in the event that you need to file a claim. Some shipping companies have limits when art or glass is shipped, even if it is packed perfectly
Wrap glass in paper Find a surface large enough to lay down your art glass. Lay down a piece of bubble wrap to cushion your work space, then put down your pieces of packing paper. Carefully lay your art glass on a layer of newsprint that you will wrap around the glass.
Wrap and tape paper Brown tape works the best because it is easy to see when the recipient tries to unpack the glass. They will know just where to cut the tape.
Cover in bubble wrap After wrapping in packing paper, carefully wrap and tape the art glass with bubble wrap.
Wrap in bubble wrap The art glass is completely wrapped in bubble wrap and carefully taped.
Wrap in card board Try making a “collar” to secure the vase to the sides of the inner box.
Double box Make sure the box in which you put your piece is large enough to accommodate the art glass with plenty of room around it for cushioning with styrofoam peanuts or other packing material.
Put in box

It is important to always consider the likelihood that the box will spend part of its travels upside-down. In this position all the weight of the vase bares down on the neck, which is the most delicate part.

When you are putting the vase into the inner box, try to secure it near the middle so it so it cannot slide.
Fill with peanuts You can also stuff foam tightly around the sides of the vase. The outer box should be 2 – 4 inches bigger all the way around. This means if your inner box is 12 x 12 inches, the outer box should be 16 to 20 inches in diameter.
Mark top of box Mark the top so that both you, the shipper and your recipient knows which end is up!