How To Pack Glass Vases For Moving – Tips For Packing Vases

How to pack glass vases
How To Pack Glass Vases For Moving – Tips For Packing Vases

Glass vases are some of the more fragile and expensive items on our moving list. If you’re planning to move soon then learning how to pack glass vases can save you time and money. This guide will give you a step-by-step process to ensure your glass vases arrive in safe and sound.

What You Will Need

To pack and move glass vases you will need the following:

  • Bubblewrap
  • Packing tape
  • Moving Boxes
  • Tissue
  • Newspaper

How To Pack Glass Vases

This is quite a simple process but one that requires close attention. Follow these simple steps to learn how to pack glass vases.

Step 1: Clean Glass Vases

Step 2: Fill Space With Tissue

Step 3: Wrap with Bubble Wrap

Step 4: Select Suitable Moving Boxes

Step 5: Place Glass Vase in Box

Step 6: Label Boxes

Step 7: Load Into Moving Vehicle

Step 1: Clean Glass Vases

Some glass vases are incredibly delicate and can actually be scratched by tiny particles already present during the move. Before wrapping your vases, make sure they are empty, dry and thoroughly cleaned using a soft cloth and water.

Step 2: Fill Space With Tissue

Now that your glass vase is clean and dry you can fill the empty space with soft tissue. This improves the structural integrity of the vase as well as protecting the inside from any scratches.

Step 3: Wrap with Bubble Wrap

Lay the vase flat and to one side on top of a sheet of bubble wrap. Tape the near side of the bubble wrap to the vase and roll the vase across the bubble wrap to completely cover the outside edges. Tape the other edge of the bubble wrap to prevent it from unwrapping.

Step 4: Select Suitable Moving Boxes

You will need to make sure that you are using high-quality and suitable moving boxes. Do not risk using worn down or damaged boxes. Kent offers a range of high-quality moving boxes to aid you with your move. Make sure the box is not over or undersized and that the bottom of the box is secure.

Step 5: Place Glass Vase in Box

Before putting the vase in the box, use newspaper to create a protective nest for your vase to sit in. Once you are happy with the level of protection place your glass into the box with the base of the vase pointing towards the bottom of the box. This is generally the strongest point of the vase and will be able to sustain pressure better.

Step 6: Label Boxes

Before loading your box into the moving vehicle make sure that the box is appropriately labeled. Do not forget to label the box “fragile” and mark the correct direction to place the box.

Step 7: Load Into Moving Vehicle

Now that your box is packed and labeled you can place it into the moving vehicle. Make sure that you are not putting any unnecessary stress on the box by placing beneath heavy objects. Ideally, you would want to place the box around softer lighter items like blankets or cushions.

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