How to Safely Ship a Resin Statue

To ship a resin statue safely, take it apart where you can, wrap each fragile part on its own, suspend the piece in padding, and double-box it. Resin and polystone survive transit only when nothing can move and nothing can press on a thin part. Here is the method that gets a statue there intact.

Before you pack

Photograph the piece from every angle first, in case you need to prove its condition for an insurance claim. Then remove any parts that detach, like weapons, wings, or swappable hands, so they cannot snap in transit.

Wrap each part

Wrap the body and every loose part separately. Use acid-free tissue against the paint first, then bubble wrap. Pay special attention to thin, projecting details, which are where breaks happen, and support the base.

Double-box it

1. Place the wrapped piece in an inner box with firm padding on every side so it cannot shift.
2. Put that box inside a larger outer box, with at least five centimetres of padding all around.
3. Fill every void. The piece should not move at all when you gently shake the package.
4. Seal it well and mark it fragile, though never rely on the label alone.

How Studio Everart packs every shipment

Every statue that leaves our studio goes through the same process we recommend above, built around one rule: nothing should be able to move. Each piece is hand-inspected before dispatch, then placed in a rigid inner art box with a custom-fit foam interior shaped around its specific silhouette, so the thinnest projecting details are locked in place rather than resting against loose padding. That inner box is then suspended inside a larger, reinforced outer carton, with cushioning on all sides so the inner box effectively floats and never touches the outer wall directly. This is the same double-box principle collectors and shippers on hobbyist forums converge on independently: an inner container immobilized by a snug, shaped interior, floating inside an outer container that absorbs the actual shock of transit. Every shipment ships fully insured worldwide, and if a piece still arrives damaged, we replace it.

What to use as padding, if you are packing one yourself

Bubble wrap alone is not enough for a piece with fine projecting detail. Wadded acid-free or brown craft paper, packed firmly around the statue until the box cannot be shaken without resistance, does a better job of filling irregular gaps than sheets of bubble wrap, which tend to compress and leave voids. Honeycomb paper works the same way and is worth using for the inner layer against the paint. For unusually large or top-heavy pieces, consider whether the statue can be shipped in labeled sub-assemblies and reassembled on arrival — it is safer and often cheaper than shipping one oversized, unbalanced box.

Insure and track

For a valuable collectible, insure the shipment for its full value and use a tracked service. Keep your packing photos until it arrives safely. If a piece does arrive damaged, our repair guide covers clean breaks, and the same packing method works for long-term storage.

Frequently asked questions

How do I stop a statue breaking in the post?

Remove detachable parts, wrap each piece separately, suspend it in padding, and double-box so nothing can move or press on a thin detail.

Should I keep the original box?

Yes. The original packaging is designed for the piece and is the safest way to ship or store it.

Do I need to insure a statue shipment?

For anything valuable, yes. Insure for full value, use a tracked service, and keep photos of the packed condition.

What packing materials should I avoid?

Avoid loose packing peanuts as the only fill — they migrate and settle in transit, leaving the piece free to shift. Avoid wrapping fine detail directly in newspaper, which can transfer ink onto light paint. Acid-free tissue against the paint, then a firm, shaped filler around it, holds up far better over a long transit.

Is it normal for a package to feel heavy for its size?

Yes. Reinforced double-boxing with a shaped foam interior adds real weight, and that is the point — a lighter box usually means less protection, not a lighter statue.