Amy Rae Hill

Corey Brickley Illustration @coreybrickley.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 10:17 UTC

Put my clip studio oil and ribbon brushes up on the 'ole paychreeawn for 1 buck

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 23:10 UTC

And there you go, packing complete! Now wish it farewell as you drop it off for its next big adventure.

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 23:09 UTC

Finally, a new addition! Add the “No AI” stamp recently ordered from @xxyxxy.bsky.social 😎

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 23:07 UTC

Then shake it, or throw it to your friend. I’m not kidding. You do this gentle test to make sure you hear no rattling because I guarantee the post office won’t be so careful.

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 23:06 UTC

Close the box. If it’s bulging at the sides, you’ve packed the piece too tightly and need to try again. Should need a little force to close it but still have flat walls.

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 23:04 UTC

You may think you are done when peanuts reach the top of the box. Wrong. Push down again, but not too hard. Add a few more to create a nice little peanut mound rising from the top of the box.

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 23:02 UTC

Pack peanuts around the sides of the pot so it cannot move. Needs to be tucked in and read a bedtime story. That last part is optional. (Don’t forget the card!)

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 23:01 UTC

Put the yarn bowl in the center, face the yarn feed side toward the corner so no pressure can be applied to that area. NO PART OF THE POT SHOULD TOUCH THE WALL OF THE BOX. Or you’re in for a bad time.

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 22:58 UTC

Add compostable packing peanuts. I like these because they are compostable. and fit to the shape of the pot nicely. Add a couple scoops to the bottom and push down. You must make a nice soft bed for the pot.

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 22:56 UTC

Add the cling wrap. Very important to do tightly but not too tight. This gives extra support to the pot.

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 22:55 UTC

We’re wrapping a yarn bowl, one of the most delicate pots because of the yarn feed cut into the design. I fold the bubble wrap like a present, making sure the side with the yarn feed has the most padding.

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 22:52 UTC

Gently wipe down the piece and do a once over to make sure everything still looks good.

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 22:50 UTC

Getting ready to wrap. Materials: bubble wrap, cling wrap, tape, microfiber cloth. My ceramics are earthenware, more fragile than stoneware or porcelain, so they need as much tlc as possible. I try to reuse materials I get in bisque shipments as much as possible.

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 22:47 UTC

Assemble the box. I currently buy boxes from The Boxery. If you’re looking for alternatives to Uline: burlesquedesign.com/blogs/news-1...

This bowl is about to be bundled tighter than Randy in A Christmas Story but “fragile” stickers go on opposing corners.

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 22:45 UTC

Thread: Heres how I pack orders! 🚀

(Thanks to @nora.zone for the idea!)

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 20:39 UTC

Thanks!! Me too

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