Wrap the artwork and frame it in tissue paper. This protects the artwork from the sticky residue of the bubble wrap. Wrap the artwork one more time using bubble wrap. Tape the bubble wrap with masking tape to secure it so that it does not shift or move during shipping.
Protect the four corners of the frame with extra bubble wrap. The corners are more subject to being damaged during shipping.
Place packing peanuts in the bottom of the box. Mirror packing boxes work well for shipping artwork. They are available from moving and storage companies. Measure the dimensions of the artwork and purchase a box slightly larger in size.
Place the artwork into the box. Add more packing peanuts inside so that the sides and top are protected. Secure the box with shipping tape to ensure that none of the corners open during shipping.
Slide a piece of cardboard underneath the artwork. Wrap two or three pieces of tissue paper around the front and the back of the artwork.
Cover the front of the artwork with a piece of cardboard. Place a second piece of cardboard on the back of the artwork. Tape the cardboard with masking tape to secure it so that it does not shift during shipment.
Fold four pieces of paper into triangles. Place the triangles on the four corners of the artwork. Tape the triangles to the cardboard to secure them.
Place the artwork between two pieces of corrugated cardboard. Place the artwork inside a mirror box. Tape the box with shipping tape to secure it.