It's a terrible feeling to be unpacking a box and hearing something inside that's broken. If you follow these simple instructions, you'll be able to make the move without any damage to your special items.
China and Dishes - Put 3-4 inches of lightly crushed paper on the bottom of a sturdy box. Wrap the plates into sheets of packing paper and stack two or three on top of each other. Then, take a couple more sheets of paper and wrap around the entire stack of plates.
When you put the each stack of plates in the container put them on their edge so that they are vertical. Make sure that they stay tight and firm. If you have room left on one end, use another piece such as a gravy boat or bowl to hold it all in place. Use lots of crushed paper on the top and the sides so that everything is tightly in place. You don't want these things to shift during the move.
If you're using a larger box and you still have room, you can add other pieces of China as long as they are safely wrapped. When the box is full, seal it with tape and label it clearly with the word FRAGILE.
Bowls and Cups - Cups should be wrapped individually and placed upside down with their handles pointing to the inside of the box. Be sure to put lots of packing in between them so that they don't bump into each other during the move. If possible, put the cups on the top layer of the box.
Bowls can be nested into each other and placed in the container upside down. Smaller items can be packed inside the bowls to save space. Lids should be wrapped individually and placed upside down on the top of the container they belong to. Then, the entire bowl-including the lid-should be wrapped in two sheets of packing paper.
Fragile Glasses, Stemware and Figurines - Whenever possible, individually wrapped up these items and pack them in bubble wrap and/or celled cartons. Wrap very small pieces in colored tissue paper just so that they are very visible and that you don't throw them out by mistake later.
Stainless Steel Flatware and Silverware - Stainless steel flatware doesn't need any special packing - just wrap them individually or in sets with clean paper. Wrap each piece of silverware individually in paper with a low sulfur content or in clear plastic to avoid scratching and tarnishing. Wrap the entire silver chest in paper or in a large towel and place it at the bottom of the packing box.
Remember, even with careful packing, it is still important to handle these boxes with care! - 16463
China and Dishes - Put 3-4 inches of lightly crushed paper on the bottom of a sturdy box. Wrap the plates into sheets of packing paper and stack two or three on top of each other. Then, take a couple more sheets of paper and wrap around the entire stack of plates.
When you put the each stack of plates in the container put them on their edge so that they are vertical. Make sure that they stay tight and firm. If you have room left on one end, use another piece such as a gravy boat or bowl to hold it all in place. Use lots of crushed paper on the top and the sides so that everything is tightly in place. You don't want these things to shift during the move.
If you're using a larger box and you still have room, you can add other pieces of China as long as they are safely wrapped. When the box is full, seal it with tape and label it clearly with the word FRAGILE.
Bowls and Cups - Cups should be wrapped individually and placed upside down with their handles pointing to the inside of the box. Be sure to put lots of packing in between them so that they don't bump into each other during the move. If possible, put the cups on the top layer of the box.
Bowls can be nested into each other and placed in the container upside down. Smaller items can be packed inside the bowls to save space. Lids should be wrapped individually and placed upside down on the top of the container they belong to. Then, the entire bowl-including the lid-should be wrapped in two sheets of packing paper.
Fragile Glasses, Stemware and Figurines - Whenever possible, individually wrapped up these items and pack them in bubble wrap and/or celled cartons. Wrap very small pieces in colored tissue paper just so that they are very visible and that you don't throw them out by mistake later.
Stainless Steel Flatware and Silverware - Stainless steel flatware doesn't need any special packing - just wrap them individually or in sets with clean paper. Wrap each piece of silverware individually in paper with a low sulfur content or in clear plastic to avoid scratching and tarnishing. Wrap the entire silver chest in paper or in a large towel and place it at the bottom of the packing box.
Remember, even with careful packing, it is still important to handle these boxes with care! - 16463
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