In leu of my upcoming exhibition in England, I've come up with some very elaborate shipping methods. The one depicted here consists of many sheets of foam board, stacked and glued. Each layer is carefully cut with a hobby knife to conform to only the stronger parts of the clock, while leaving the delicate gears untouched. This brick of form fitting foam then fits perfectly into a double thick cardboard box. The materials cost almost $100. The total cost to send this one to England is more than my plane ticket! Actually, a lot more, since the plane ticket is round trip. If things go well, the clock won't need to come back! Read More...