How do I ship a porcelain doll?

Tips for Shipping Artwork: Antique Porcelain Dolls

Prepare the doll for transportation. First of all, you need to protect the head as it is the most fragile part of the porcelain doll.
Wrap the doll carefully.
Choose the right box.
Place the doll inside the box.
Fill the empty space with more packing peanuts.

How do you pack fragile porcelain?

Use a box that is one to two inches bigger than the statute. Fill any gaps between the box and figurine with packing peanuts or paper. Tape the box closed and write the name of the statute and “Fragile” on the side. Once the figurines are safely in their boxes, you can place them in the larger boxes.

How do you pack large ceramic bowls?

Learn How to Pack Bowls

Prepare a box for packing with a stack of wadded blank newsprint paper on bottom. This is used as cushion for the bowls.
Place the bowls on edge in the moving box.
Do not put the bowls at the bottom of the box.
Close the box and mark it “Fragile”.

How do you pack a fragile Bowl?

Set cups and bowls on top of the packing paper and wrap the edges of the paper up, tucking it into the cup or bowl. Lay a second sheet inside the bowls and wrap it down, folding the edges over the underside of the bowl. Place a wad of paper inside each cup so the interior is filled with paper.

What to pack dishes in when moving?

Stack your four plates together, turn the stack upside down on another sheet of packing paper, and rewrap the entire bundle, sealing it with tape. Place the bundle in a small box, standing dishes up vertically on a thick layer of packing paper. (Dishes are more likely to break when packed flat.)

How do you pack glasses and move dishes?

To pack your cups, mugs, and glasses safely, start by filling them with crumpled packing paper. You can then use one or two sheets to actually wrap the vessels. Start at one corner of the packing paper, with your dish on an angle. Roll the dish across the paper to the opposite corner.

What size box is best for packing dishes?

1.5 cubic foot moving box (16 by 12 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches): This box is used the most and can safely carry up to 60 pounds. Again, aim to keep the weight under 50 pounds. This box is great for books, for packing kitchen items, dishes, fragile and small appliances, lamps, and/or shades.

What is considered a large box?

Large — Measure around 18″ x 18″ x 24. They hold items like small appliances, bedding, drapes, and smaller pillows. Extra-large — Measure around 24″ x 20″ x 24″ to hold big, lightweight items like comforters, pillows and sports equipment.

Where is the best place to get boxes for moving?

Best Small Moving Boxes

Amazon Basics 20-Pack Small Moving Boxes: $38; amazon.com.
The Home Depot Small Moving Box: $0.98 each; homedepot.com.
Pen+Gear 18-Pack Small Cube Shipping Boxes: $12; walmart.com.
Lowe’s Small Cardboard Moving Boxes: $0.98 each; lowes.com.

How much is a box at FedEx?

Standard boxes available in-store at FedEx Office

Dimensions	Price for box only	Price with packing
8″ x 8″ x 8″ box	$1.75	$5.49
12″ x 3″ x 17-1/2″ box	$2.25	N/A
12″ x 12″ x 18″ box	$3.75	$9.49
13″ x 9″ x 11″ box	$2.75	$7.49