I don't have an answer to your question. But I do have to  make a point 
about wrapping objects in bubble wrap.
The posts so far have all mentioned the damage the bubbles produce. I 
was always taught that the correct way
to use bubble wrap was to ALWAYS have the bubbles on the OUTSIDE when 
wrapping an object. I don't
mean to preach, but it's one of those packing no-no's I've taught for years.
T.G.I.F.
Jerry Fahey
Exhibits Designer
The University Museum
S.I.U.E.

Amanda Thompson Dyer wrote:

> Jim:
>  
> I don't know if this helps you or not, but your query reminded me of 
> something I saw on a recent episode of Antiques Roadshow on PBS.  
> Someone brought in an beautiful Renaissance oil on a wooden panel that 
> had been sent for conservation several years back.  The camera clearly 
> showed circular impressions left by bubble wrap that was used to wrap 
> the painting for it's return shipment to the owner, after the 
> conservation work.  Ouch!!
>  
> Good luck in your search for info!
>  
> Amanda Thompson Dyer
> Curator
> Bell County Museum
> 201 North Main Street
> P.O. Box 1381
> Belton, TX 76513
> (254) 933-5244
> (254) 933-5756 (fax)
>  
>
>     -----Original Message-----
>     From: Museum discussion list
>     [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Jim Meeks
>     Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 12:18 PM
>     To: [log in to unmask]
>     Subject: Long Term Storage In Bubble Wrap
>
>     I would like to know if anyone has information on long term
>     storage of items in bubble wrap. The specific case involves
>     paintings (oil & acrylic) on canvas or board as well as framed
>     works on paper, ranging from early to late 20th Century. Most of
>     the works on paper will not be in bubble wrap, but a few will. The
>     items will be in a somewhat climate controlled building, but the
>     specific area will more than likely not have air circulating. I am
>     concerned about the storage area as well as the works being
>     wrapped for a long period, but I cannot cite any specific
>     information as to a length of time they could remain wrapped and
>     what might happen to them if they stay that way for 6 months or a
>     year. If anyone knows any reference material on this subject or
>     someone I should talk to, I would like to be able to pass this
>     information along. Thanks.
>
>      
>
>     Jim Meeks
>
>     Chief Preparator/Photographer
>
>     Oklahoma City Museum of Art
>
>     Oklahoma City, OK 73102
>
>     405-278-8216
>
>     405-236-3122 (Fax)
>
>      
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