Storing Ceramic Dishware Wrapped In Paper

Wrinkled or overlapped paper provides more cushioning.

Storing ceramic dishware wrapped in paper. Whatever important you may possibly need during the move don t place it beneath the plates. Utilize the space underneath to tuck away baskets filled with wooden utensils silverware and paper napkins. First wrap each item in bubble wrap paper too if i remember then in the single face corrugated cardboard then peanuts. For this section we looked for a marker that wrote on plastic wrap glass ceramic nonstick metal and stainless steel and came off cleanly even after being heated.

Do it one by one so there is no contact between their surface. The cardboard is great and does a fantastic job protecting things. Keep the area open or conceal with a hinged cabinet door. If i m wrapping stacks of plates i put a piece of the cardboard and a piece of bubble wrap between each plate then wrap the whole stack in bubble wrap and the cardboard.

Depending on the size of your ceramic item choose an appropriately sized shipping box that can snugly accommodate the item with a bit of space for more packaging materials such that the fragile ceramic is not in direct contact with the sides of the box. Whether you choose bubble wrap or butcher paper is up to you. Don t wrap dishes and plates too tight it will only make them more prone to damage. I also ditched the plastic wrap plastic and bpa wax paper and foil aluminum when we made the switch and instead i use this homemade reusable food wrap from mommypotamus to cover bowls and dishes instead.

Use tape to secure the materials in place. When packing more fragile porcelain stoneware or china do not be shy with paper. We re hoping this isn t new information but your dinnerware is best protected when each individual piece is wrapped. For storage in your home paper should suffice.

Use it to stash items including holiday decorations kitchen supplies like pots pans serving dishes and plates suitcases and patio furniture and take care to store what you can in air. Banquette benches with storage. I also recently discovered these silicon suction lids that turn bowls you already have into fridge storage. That means anything with a lid or saucer should have those pieces wrapped individually as well.

Make your kitchen even more stylish and functional by storing dishes where you can see and access them easily. Put essentials on top. Avoid the confusion by writing your name on everything you bring from pie plates to actual dishes. Store paper cups and plates in your pantry instead place linens in plastic bins if you have to put them in the garage and purge recyclables often.

For durable break resistant dishes such as corelle plates you can wrap with less paper between each but allow at least two layers of paper.