How to Pack Glasses & Stemware
It's best to pack stemware in cell boxes, sold by supply stores and movers. These boxes protect your glasses, saving you money in replacement costs.
Supplies needed:
- Packing paper
- Tissue paper
- Dish pack / cell boxes
- Packing tape
Instructions:
- For stemware, begin by wrapping the stem with a piece of tissue paper.
- Loosely wrap each glass with a layer of tissue paper and lightly stuff crumpled tissue paper inside the bulb to reinforce the glass’ sides.
- With packing paper, wrap the glasses a second time more tightly.
- Place each glass on its base in separate cells. Lightly pad any empty spots in each cell with tissue paper.
- Once the box is full, cushion the top of the box with tissue paper. Be careful not to overstuff it and add pressure on your glasses and stemware.
- Close the box, and check that nothing rattles inside. If anything is loose, add more padding.
- Tape the packed box closed, label it “FRAGILE” and note which side is up.
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