How to Ship a OOAK Fine Art Doll

Recently someone asked how I ship my OOAK dolls and I thought I would share it with you after realizing there is not much information on this subject floating about the inter-webs.

So here we go
How to Ship a Fine Art Doll by Catherine Carr
(PLEASE NOTE: I am NOT a shipping expert, this is just what has worked for me.)

When I ship art dolls, I usually get or make a box close to the same size as the doll. Then I stand it up in the box and look to see where it will need support when it is being tossed about in the post. Support every thing. I bubble wrap and stuff paper so nothing will be jostled.

I add extra bubble pack or paper to my box where the doll needed to be supported.

I tape this box shut and mark instructions on it on how it should be opened.
(***If you are shipping somewhere rainy or snowy you might want to cover this smaller box in plastic just on the off chance it is exposed to the elements.***)
Then I get a box that the smaller box can fit into while having at least 3-5 inches of space all the way around it.

This "free space" is filled with packing peanuts or paper so that the smaller box never touches the larger box.

Give it a little shake,
give it another shake,
nothing should be moving.
EVER.

Art Dolls are delicate, postal employees... not so much.

Tape your box shut. Tape all edges.
Mark the box "This side up", "Fragile" and "Handle with Care" then off to post. I don't care for UPS I believe they are too rough on my packages.  

Always insure! You have put in too much time and money into your One of A Kind Art Doll, if something arrives broken you want to have that insurance.

(***If the piece is exceptionally fragile or if you are fearful to ship, use a art handler, they are expensive but worth it!***)

I hope this helps, feel free to comment with your art / doll packaging tricks.
Cathy :)
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What the heck is OOAK? ONE OF A KIND
What's a Art Doll? You can see some of my Art Dolls here
and even more info at the National Institute of American Doll Artists

How to Ship a OOAK Fine Art Doll

And the winner is...

Well today is a SUPER crazy day but I am still going to find time to announce a winner. Two actually (one for each shop) and thank you all so much for participating, I wish I could give everybody their favorite item but alas I have not won the lottery and continue to be unemployed :(

So lets get on with it 

That's right Cindy of Ohio and Rebekah of Nottingham, you two are winners of fabulous prizes!!!
I will be messaging you shortly.  TA DA!!

Thanks again everybody for playing my game now its back to work. I am in the EX EX show this Saturday and hopefully my stuff will be done and fit for public veiwing.

Fingers crossed and hands tired.
Cathy :)

See more stuff for sale HERE
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And the winner is...

The Deal

Okay here is the deal: You l@@k at my Esty pages and <3 some of my goodies (the things you like) then next Monday I will choose one lucky person who will receive that beloved item FOR FREE.
Yup free, just call me crazy Bob.

I need more people seeing and buying my stuff and you like getting something for free right? And of course you love art, well don't you?

So find me on Esty add me to your favorites and your circle if you like and feel good that your helping an artist out and maybe get some swag in return. Link to my shop here and here. 
Also I will be posting some NEW Halloween stuff midweek so check those items out too.
See ya next Monday when I announce the weenier :)
Cathy



no time for proofy readin, I got things to do.

The Deal