Packing Tips for the Do-It-Yourselfer

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Glassware

All glassware, including drinking glasses, goblets, stemware and most importantly, fine crystal, should always be handled and packed with care and each piece should be wrapped individually.

1. Place a stack of packing paper on the table.
2. Starting from the corner closest to you, roll the glass diagonally across the paper while holding a piece of the paper until the glass is completely covered and well cushioned. Fold excess paper over the the glass and tape with masking tape.

   

3. Line your packing box with cushioning material (more is better in this case) to prevent damaging vibration and assure safe arrival of all glassware.
   Your less expensive, everyday cups or glasses can be "nested" with one item placed inside the other and then wrapped three or four in a bundle.
   For nesting, tear or cut up some small sheets of paper, then use at least a couple of those sheets between each cup or glass as protective lining.
4. Take your first glass or cup and line it with a couple of small sheets.

   

5. Place your second glass or cup inside the first and line with a couple more sheets of paper. Follow the same steps with the third and fourth item.
6. Use your best judgment, then nest three or four cups or glasses . Lay your nest on top of the stack of wrapping paper diagonally, off center and close to you.

   

7. Grasp two sheets on the corner closet to you and wrap around your glasses of cups.
8. Repeat this procedure with the remaining corners of wrapping paper and then roll into a bundle.

   

9. If you have liquor or dived boxes, pack glasses, cups and stemware in these boxes. If your glassware does not fill to the top of the box or compartment, add additional wadded paper to fill up to the top. Paper from shredded documents works well when packing glassware to act as insulation cushioning.

   

10. If you don't have divided carton, you can pack your glassware in boxes with other dishes by fitting them in wherever you have open spaces. Do however, make sure that glassware is near the top of the carton and not below heavy plates or other items.

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