Kitchen China, Glassware, Crystal,
Etc.
Put packing material (bubble rap or Styrofoam) in the bottom of the box. Rap each piece
individually in tissue paper. Pack all of these items in such a way so that they won't
bang against each other. Place plenty of loose Styrofoam or crunched up newspaper in the
voids and cavities in the box as you pack. Put packing material (bubble rap or Styrofoam)
in the bottom of the box and seal it with tape. Mark the boxes "fragile" and
identify which room they go into. Make sure not to place heavy boxes on these items to
avoid crushing.
Other Glass and Fragile Items (mirrors, windows, paintings, glass framed
pictures):
These items should be packed in the same way as described in packing "Kitchen China,
Glassware, Crystal, Etc.".
Silver, Gold, Brass, And Other Metal Objects:
Put packing material (bubble rap or Styrofoam) in the bottom of the box. Rap each piece
individually in tissue paper. Wipe all surfaces clean. Rap these items in materials that
will not mar the finish, such as bubble rap. Make sure that any rapping or packing
material used with these items is chemical free (don't use old cleaning rags, etc.) Put
packing material (bubble rap or Styrofoam) in the bottom of the box and seal it with tape.
Mark the boxes "fragile" and identify which room they go into. Make sure not to
place heavy boxes on these items to avoid crushing.
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