Glasses should be packed with the heaviest items on the bottom and the lightest items on top. Wrap every individual glass in packing paper or bubble wrap before securing it in the box. Additional packing material should be added below and above the wrapped glasses for extra cushion.
Unlike plates, glasses go in the box like they do in the cupboard; you can have them right-side-up or upside-down, just as long as they are not sideways. Wine Glasses/Stemware/China: Wine glasses and other stemware should be packed with extra precaution.
Place the bottles that are packed in the sealed bag. Wrap them with a sweater, old newspaper and/or cushioning materials. If you are taking the glass bottles in a suitcase, place them securely in the centre of your suitcase. Carefully cushion the bottles with clothes.
Glasses should be packed with the heaviest items on the bottom and the lightest items on top. Wrap every individual glass in packing paper or bubble wrap before securing it in the box. Additional packing material should be added below and above the wrapped glasses for extra cushion.
Usually packing paper provides enough protection, but you can fortify the glass with an additional layer of bubble wrap. Since bubble wrap is bulky, make sure you have enough space in your box for it!
Make sure that each wine glass is wrapped individually with bubble wrap checking that the stem of the wine glass is completely protected. Always make sure that each wine glass is packed upright in the box. Wine glasses should never be packed lying on their sides, as they will be more likely to break.
Glasses are generally the lightest and most fragile dishes, so they must go on top. Wrap them individually with extra paper crumpled around the outside. Glasses should be packed in a single layer on their sides due to their fragility, not stacked or nested.
A simple way to organize glassware and cups is to arrange them in zones based on type or use. For instance, I keep our drinking glasses on the bottom shelves for easiest access, because they get used the most by the entire family. Coffee mugs (used primarily by me) are stored higher.
Syrup, wine, liquor or perfume: protect with clear bubble wrap from easy identification and secure with rubber bands instead of tape. Pack these in checked luggage. Food gifts like jellies, jams, salsa, and sauces: secure with clear bubble wrap and add to checked luggage.
A helpful tip when moving fragile glassware is to stuff packing paper—or even paper towels—into the mouth of each glass while also wrapping the outside of the glass.
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Protect and Wrap
On a flat surface, place a sheet of packing paper that's two times the size of the frame. Put your mirror or picture in the center of the paper. Using packing tape, place an “X” on the glass of the mirror or frame. This will help keep the glass from shattering everywhere if it breaks.
Instead, we recommend opting for Bankers Boxes or a small cardboard box for packing. Surround the picture frame in a layer of Glassine and bubble cushioning. Secure with packing tape and place inside the box. Make sure to fill in the gaps with extra packing paper so that your items don't shift while in transit.
Socks. Socks can also be used to help protect champaign glasses or small glass cups. You would simply place the item inside the sock. Once in the box, it's still recommended to place some packing paper or other material in between the items to keep them from pressing hard up against each other.
Chinaware or glassware are wrapped in paper or straw, because in the event of a fall, impact will take a longer time to reach the glass/chinaware through paper/straw. As a result, the average force exerted on the chinaware or glassware is small thereby reducing their chance to break.