Andy

You think it would be a problem if it were over nighted?  What specific 
material would you suggest?  I always found tyvek to be fairly 
breathable, but I send everything by art shippers.  Thanks any new 
material knowledge is always appreciated.

Kelly
On Feb 17, 2006, at 10:58 AM, Bentley, Andrew Charles wrote:

> I would be wary of wrapping it in anything that is not breathable (NOT 
> tyvek).  Especially at this time of year, your package will undergo 
> numerous temperature changes during its journey and there is a 
> possibility of sweating within the package that may do your piece no 
> end of damage...
>
> Just a thought
>
> Andy
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> I would wrap it in tyvek, then bubble, then put it in a double or
> triple strength cardboard box padded with foam, and send it Fed Ex.
> The main thing is to make sure the box is thick and the piece will not
> slide around.  I have received things from both companies, and the
> boxes get beat up pretty bad.  Over pack it for security.
>
> Good luck
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> Kelly Bennett
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