How to Mail Fine China

Fine china is an expensive investment.

Fine china is expensive, fragile and not something that should be shipped. In the event that shipping is required, packaging makes all the difference. When packaging fine china for mailing, be overly cautious rather than less protective. If you do not feel comfortable packing the fine china yourself, consider taking it to a professional mailing store and paying the store to properly package and ship it.

Things You'll Need

• Double wall 10-lb. box
• Cushion foam, 2 large pieces
• Bubble wrap
• Towels
• Packing peanuts
• Packing tape
• Sharpie

Instructions

1. Place a thick layer of cushion foam at the bottom of the box.

2. Wrap the dishes individually in bubble wrap.

3. Lay the dishes flat into the box, at least 1 inch away from all the sides.

4. Layer the dishes with towels for further padding and to prevent them from moving.

5. Fill in the sides of the box with packing peanuts. Make sure that the sides are packed snugly so that they plates do not shift.

6. Place the second piece of cushion foam at the top of the box, making sure that there is no room at the top for shifting if the box is ever turned upside down.

7. Seal the box with packing tape and mark the box "FRAGILE" on all sides.

References

• "1,000 Package Designs: A Comprehensive Guide to Packing It In"; Grip; 2008.