Tips for packing breakable gifts

December 16, 2012 at 1:19AM

TIPS FOR PACKING BREAKABLE GIFTS

1. Start with a new box.

2. Fill partway with foam packing peanuts.

3. Place a piece of corrugated cardboard on top of the foam peanuts.

4. Wrap the gift items in bubble wrap. Place them in a snug layer on top of the cardboard platform. There shouldn't be too much give or extra space.

5. Place another piece of corrugated cardboard on top of that.

6. Add more packing peanuts a little higher than the brim.

7. Close the box and use packing tape on all the seams.

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