When packing china and other fragile items for a long-distance move, United recommends using a dish pack. Dish packs are typically sturdier corrugated cartons of double-wall construction made for packing china, glassware and other fragile items less than 18 inches in size.
Packing Tips for Breakable Dishes
- Wrap and stack plates in bundles up to four and bowls in bundles of two to three. Wrap china separately before bundling.
- Wrap glasses and mugs individually.
- Wrap the stem of a wine glass with a folded sheet of paper before wrapping in packing paper.
- Wrap items with lids, such as teapots, in paper and then wrap in additional paper creating a bundle.
- Pack items in the dish pack lined with crumpled paper, beginning with the heaviest items first. Place bundles of plates and bowls on their side. Build layers separated with cardboard and use cell packs for glasses and stemware, as well as collectibles or other breakables.