Crates & Packaging
Our crating and packaging is specifically tailored to the needs of the fine artwork, model or design object. Our process begins with a conversation with the client about the artwork’s specific needs and what packing options are available. Duo Fine Art Services provides soft packing and hard crate options that match domestic and international shipping requirements. Our crates are made with archival material to allow for long-term storage and the ability for the crates to be re-used. We strive to provide the best quality of crating services at an affordable price. Ask about custom surfaces so that your crates can match your institutional brand identity.
Common packing options
Soft packing:
Custom built cardboard boxes are made of reinforced cardboard and lined with foam padding. This is ideal for temporary storage needs and one-way shipping. This a affordable packing option for both 2D and 3D artworks.
Slip cases are ideal for 2D artworks. This packing include plastic wrapping, foam bumpers and cardboard on exterior surfaces. This is ideal for temporary storage needs and one-way shipping.
*Additional bubble wrap and foam used on a case-by-case basis.
Travel frames
A short term or one-way packaging solution used often for painting or framed works. It allows for a more ridged packing solution but considered economical. Travel frames are made with ¾ “plywood and enfaced with plastic, heavy duty carboard or coroplast sheeting.
Museum crate
This museum quality crate is a premium option. Choice for long-term storage or used for repetitive shipping needs such as a traveling exhibition. Museum crates are used to package high valued items. This crate meets both domestic and international shipping standards. Each crate is built with skids to be easily moved with a pallet jack as well as handles. The crate walls are lined with TYVEK, foam padding and lid screw fasteners.
*Options for weather sealing strips, bolt or butterfly latch fasteners and enamel sealing.
Classic Crate
This is a standard crate design used for packing high valued items. The classic crate is used to ship domestically. It comes with skids to be easily moved with a pallet jack as well as handles. The crate is lined with foam padding and the lid screw fasteners. The classic crate is built for repetitive shipping use.
Stretchers
Duo Fine Art Services provides museum grade, custom stretchers for artists and institutional needs to fit any shape and size! We build; standard and adjustable wood stretchers, Tri-Mar aluminum stretchers, primed or unprimed artist canvases as well as artist panels. In addition, Duo provides stretching needs for existing artworks.
What is the difference between wood and aluminum stretchers?
Wood is a more traditional material choice. Typically it is less expensive and can be built to any shape or size.
Tri-Mar aluminum stretchers do not warp which is important for large canvases and can be built to any shape or size. These stretchers are very lightweight and durable. Depts are customizable starting at 1”.
Substrate options (samples provided upon request)
Primed canvas
Unprimed canvas
Primed linen
Unprimed linen
Something else? Ask!
Gesso options
White
Clear
Contact us about your specific project needs!
Fabrication
Duo Fine Art Services offers a range of high quality fabrication services. We construct pedestals, casework, floating shelves, wall construction, mounts as well as custom projects. Whether you need a one of a kind pedestal or a short run production of shelves, we are able to meet your needs in wood, steel, glass and acrylic fabrication. We are able to create and provide digital renderings in InDesign and Google SketchUp. If you are interested in building your own project but need digital plans to follow, we can help with that too
