How Long Does STG Take to Ship?
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Production times, shipping timelines, and what to expect from order to delivery — the complete Snapping Turtle Gallery shipping guide.
Quick Answer
Acrylic prints from Snapping Turtle Gallery (STG) take up to 14 days to produce. Canvas and metal prints typically ship within 7–12 days. These are production times — the time it takes to make your piece — not shipping transit times. Shipping transit is additional and varies by destination.
All STG orders ship at flat-rate pricing with zero customs or import fees for the buyer, regardless of whether your order ships from our domestic studio or our global production partners.
Why Production Takes as Long as It Does
Every Snapping Turtle Gallery piece is made to order. Nothing is pre-made, warehoused, or pulled from stock. When you place an order, production begins specifically for you.
That matters for quality. Pre-made prints sit in storage, which means exposure to humidity, temperature changes, and handling before they ever reach a customer. Made-to-order production means your piece is fresh, inspected, and packed for shipment immediately after it's completed.
It also matters for the production process itself. Acrylic face-mounting is a handcrafted process that can't be rushed without compromising the result. The image is mounted using an optically clear adhesive, inspected for air bubbles and alignment, and then inspected again for color accuracy and edge sharpness before it ships. That process takes time. The 14-day window exists because Snapping Turtle Gallery would rather take the time to do it right than ship a piece that doesn't meet the standard.
Production Times by Format
Acrylic Prints: Up to 14 Days
Acrylic is the most time-intensive format because the face-mounting process is handcrafted and inspected at each stage. The 14-day window is the maximum — many acrylic orders ship sooner, but we don't promise a shorter timeline because we won't rush the process to hit an arbitrary date.
If you need an acrylic print by a specific date, order with enough lead time to account for the full 14-day production window plus shipping transit to your location.
Canvas and Metal Prints: 7–12 Days
Canvas and metal prints use different production processes that are faster than acrylic face-mounting. Both formats typically ship within 7–12 days of order placement. As with acrylic, these are production times — shipping transit is additional.
Shipping Transit Times
Shipping transit time depends on your location and which production facility your order ships from. Snapping Turtle Gallery works with domestic and global production partners to fulfill orders — your piece ships from whichever facility can produce and deliver it most efficiently.
Domestic orders (US) typically arrive within 3–7 business days after shipping. International orders vary by destination but typically arrive within 7–14 business days after shipping.
You'll receive a tracking number when your order ships so you can follow it to your door.
Flat-Rate Pricing and No Hidden Fees
Snapping Turtle Gallery offers guaranteed flat-rate shipping pricing. Whether your order ships from our domestic studio or our global production partners, there are zero additional customs or import fees for the buyer.
That's worth saying clearly because it's not standard in the print-on-demand industry. Many print sellers charge shipping based on origin, which means international buyers sometimes receive unexpected customs bills after delivery. STG's flat-rate model means the price you see at checkout is the price you pay — nothing additional on delivery.
Ready to Hang on Arrival
Every Snapping Turtle Gallery piece arrives with pre-installed, professional-grade mounting hardware. You don't need to buy a frame, source hardware separately, or figure out how to hang it. Take it out of the box, find your wall, and hang it. That's the full process.
Acrylic prints use a floating mount system that creates a small gap between the panel and the wall — this is intentional and part of the format's aesthetic. Canvas and metal prints use standard wall-mount hardware appropriate for each format's weight and dimensions.
What to Do If Your Order Is Delayed
Production delays are rare but can happen. If your order hasn't shipped within the stated production window, contact Snapping Turtle Gallery directly through the store's contact page. Include your order number and we'll give you a specific update on your piece's status.
Shipping delays after the order has shipped are outside our control — carrier delays, customs processing for international orders, and weather events can all affect transit time. Your tracking number will show the current status of your shipment.
Ordering for a Specific Date
If you need your piece by a specific date — a birthday, a holiday, a room reveal — work backward from that date using the full production window plus shipping transit time for your location.
For acrylic: allow 14 days production + 7 days domestic shipping = 21 days minimum from order to delivery for US customers. For international customers, allow 14 days production + 14 days international shipping = 28 days minimum.
For canvas and metal: allow 12 days production + 7 days domestic shipping = 19 days minimum for US customers. International: 12 days production + 14 days shipping = 26 days minimum.
These are conservative estimates. Many orders arrive faster. But if the date matters, plan for the maximum.
FAQs
How long does acrylic wall art take to ship?
Snapping Turtle Gallery acrylic production takes up to 14 days. Shipping transit is additional — typically 3–7 business days for US orders, 7–14 business days for international orders.
How long does canvas wall art take to ship?
Canvas production typically takes 7–12 days. Shipping transit is additional — typically 3–7 business days for US orders, 7–14 business days for international orders.
How long does metal wall art take to ship?
Metal production typically takes 7–12 days, the same as canvas. Shipping transit is additional.
Are there customs fees for international orders?
No. Snapping Turtle Gallery offers guaranteed flat-rate pricing with zero customs or import fees for the buyer, regardless of where your order ships from.
Do STG prints arrive ready to hang?
Yes. Every Snapping Turtle Gallery format includes pre-installed mounting hardware. No frame required, no additional hardware needed.
Can I get my order faster?
Production timelines reflect the time required to make your piece correctly. We don't offer expedited production because rushing the process compromises the result. If you need a piece by a specific date, order with enough lead time to account for the full production window plus shipping transit.
What if my order arrives damaged?
Contact Snapping Turtle Gallery through the store's contact page with your order number and photos of the damage. We'll make it right.
Still Not Sure?
- Is acrylic worth the wait? → Is Acrylic Wall Art Worth the Price?
- Comparing formats? → Acrylic vs Canvas vs Metal: The Complete Buyer's Guide
- Why does acrylic take longer to produce? → How We Print Acrylic at Snapping Turtle Gallery
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