Divided boxes are best to pack glass items, as they ensure extra protection for your glassware. You can ask a wine or a liquor store to give you some divided boxes.
Use lots of box sealing tape at the bottom of the box.
Packing peanuts and cushion foam can be placed at the bottom of the box before adding any wrapped pieces.
Start by wrapping your glass items using paper towels. Paper towels will give enough cushioning to your glass items as long as you are using more than one piece of it. Make sure that you are filling the box with as many cushioning items as possible so that the glass items don’t end up moving around in the box. Remember not to force anything in the box, as you may just break something.
In case of plates and flat dishes, wrap them first, and then bundle three or four plates of same size together. Don’t lay them flat; instead, place them vertically one next to each other. Also, don’t stuff too many items in a box. Place cushion foam between each plate. Fill sides of the box with packing peanuts or bubble wrap.
If you are working with glasses, fill the insides of the open glass with cushioning materials. Then wrap the glass in padding material. Next step is to tape all the ends properly. Remember that tape is used to keep the protective material around the glass item in place. However, too much tape may damage the item while unpacking.
For cups remember to add extra cushioning around the handle. Also, stuff crumpled up tissue papers inside the cups to help absorb any jolts during the move. When packing cups, remember to arrange them with the handles facing in the same direction.
Remember not to stack glass items directly next to other glass items in a box. If you hear the sound of glass items clanging up against each other, it is best not to move the box and to repack and rearrange it instead.
Remember not to stack glass items directly next to other glass items in a box. If you hear the sound of glass items clanging up against each other, it is best not to move the box and to repack and rearrange it instead.
Securely tape the top of the box. Use wide packing tape for box closure. Make sure to write “Fragile” & “This Way Up” on the sides and top of the box. Also, it’s better to write the exact contents of the box such as “glassware,” “cookie jar,” etc…