The China Barrel
People often don't realize that fragile items including dishware do not belong in single layered boxes. The China Barrel, sometimes referred to as Dish Barrel, is double lined to provide extra and support for your fragile items. When you are packing your kitchen, refrain from using anything but a double layered box or a China Barrel which is usually 5.1 cubic feet in size.
*TIP* Wrapping your fragile items in newsprint is not enough! Make sure before you place your items into your China Barrel that you line up to a 1/3rd of the bottom of the box with wadded newsprint or bumpers to provide a nice cushion to build a tier on. Every time you complete your tier, add a new layer of newsprint.
Another important tip for packing your fragile items is to stack your dishes vertically - never horizontally!
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