How to Pack Fine China
Packing for a move or for storage can be a complicated process. When you're packing fragile items, such as fine china, proper packing methods are vital. Fine china can easily break if it is packed incorrectly. Though an exact packing process is essentisal to keep china from breaking, it is also easy.
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Things You'll Need
- Packing peanuts
- Bubble wrap
- Newspaper
- Cardboard or plastic box
- Packing tape
- Marker
Instructions
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Make sure the box can hold about 10 pounds.
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Pour packing peanuts into the bottom of the box. This layer should rise to between 1/8 to 1/4 of the box.
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Wrap each piece of china in newspaper.
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Wrap each piece with bubble wrap.
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Place the largest plates on the bottom of the box. Place the smaller plates in the box. Put the cups in last.
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Pour packing peanuts over the top of the china. The packing peanuts should fill the remaining space so that the china cannot easily move.
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Close the box. Seal it with packing tape.
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List the contents, such as "fine china" or "china," on the box. Mark the box "fragile" and note "this end up" in the proper direction.
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Tips & Warnings
A sturdy box is important to keep the china safe and unbroken. Cardboard boxes are ideal while moving, but plastic boxes are best for storage since they will not break down easily.
Wrapping china in newspaper not only prevents breaking. It ensures that, should a dish break, it will not spill broken pieces through the entire box.
Bubble wrap provides a cushion between each piece of fragile china. If the china moves slightly in the box, it will be protected.
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- Photo Credit fine china image by Gina Smith from Fotolia.com
