How to Pack Correctly

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You need the right kind of packing box to put all your dishes in. Any large cardboard box will work fine, as long as it is strong and can withstand pressure. Make sure that the boxes are not worn out in any way and the flaps open and shut properly. You can ask your local supermarket if they have spare boxes. Also make sure they are durable and free of any bugs and pests.
Take a few sheets of packing paper or newsprint paper and crumple them. Now place the crumpled paper at the bottom of the box. Do not line the bottom with sheets of paper. The crumpled paper acts as a better shock absorber than a sheet of paper. It's better to use newsprint paper than newspaper. The ink from a newspaper can sometimes rub off and stain your items.
To pack a dish, place the dish in the middle of the packing sheet. Grasp a few sheets of the paper and cover the dish with it. Now place another dish above the first one, and again wrap it with a few sheets of paper. Always use more than one sheet to cover one plate, it ensures better protection. Once you have a stack of 3 or 4 dishes, take the packaging tape and secure the wrapped dishes well. In a similar fashion, wrap and make stacks of all the dishes that you have. Plates of all sizes (dinner plates, saucers, etc.) can be packed this way.
To pack cups, place the cup in the center of the packing sheet and grasp all corners of the sheet, wrapping the cup in it. Crumple the paper as much as you can inside the cup for better protection.
For all your glasses, place each glass, sideways, towards the corner of the packing sheet and roll it till the other end of the sheet. The remaining sheet on both sides of the glass can be rolled up. Tuck in the paper into the globe of the glass. Vases and empty glass bottles can also be packed the same way. If you have expensive wine glasses or crystal vases, you may want to invest in corrugated paper rolls for added protection. You can also buy dish packs or cell boxes available at stores that sell packing supplies to keep all your glassware and china cups.
All cookware, especially if its made of glass or is breakable, can be wrapped using several sheets of packing paper. Do not economize on paper when you pack. Use loads of it. Silverware, including forks, spoons, and knives can be wrapped, several together, and placed inside a bigger cooking vessel for space management.
Put all heavy, unbreakable items in the bottom of the box. Place the wrapped plates in the box such that they are standing on edge. This way they are less susceptible to damage. Always place cups, glasses, and mugs towards the top of the box. They can break easily if any heavy item is placed above them. Wherever there is space, wad it with paper liberally. Or use Styrofoam pellets.