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Packing China
Crystals from China can break easily while handling and the chance of damage increases
multifold while moving. So, they have to be packed carefully with a lot of additional
padding. This can take a good amount of time and so allocate additional time in
your plan for packing china.
The first step is to identify the china that have to be packed. Some china could
be broken while others may not have been used for a long time. If you do not expect
to use it in the near future, then its a good idea to donate it to someone who will
use it. The broken china should be disposed off to prevent spending valuable time
and effort in packing them.
The next step is to choose appropriate boxes for packing them. The boxes should
be sturdy to offer a good measure of protection for your dishes. It is always safe
to double-box the china for additional protection. These moving boxes can be purchased
from a moving company or from reputable specialty stores that sell boxes. Dish boxes
are the popular kind used for packing china. Though some people opt for a box that
has cells or partitions, it is not the ideal one for china because the dishes can
come in varying sizes and shapes and it may not be possible to fit all of it in
a pre-partitioned box.
Once the boxes are ready, it is time to prepare them for packing china. The bottom
of the box should be lined with a few layers of paper so that it can withstand any
shock during transit. Some good choices of packing materials include packing paper,
towels, clothes and old linens. The sides of the box also have to be padded. Each
china dish should be wrapped in bubble wrap or packing paper. In the case of crystals,
we recommend having more than one layer for wrapping. After the dishes are wrapped,
they should be carefully placed inside the packing box. Make sure that it is not
overloaded to prevent the box from tearing due to excess weight. Ideally, a medium
sized box should have anywhere between ten to sixteen dishes, depending on the size
and shape of the china. The last step is to add more padding at the top and seal
the box with adhesive tapes. Finally, it should be marked as fragile.
Packing china is a tedious and time consuming process because each dish has to be
wrapped individually in multiple layers of paper and cloth. If you are time-strapped,
then the best option is to get in touch with a moving company who will be more than
happy to do it for you.