How to Pack Breakables for a Move Don't toss your good china and crystal willy-nilly into boxes - unless you prefer them smashed to bits. Here's how to get those breakables safely to their destination. Steps: 1. Place a layer of cushioning - wadded up newspaper or packing paper - at bottom of box. 2. Loosely fill insides of mugs, glasses and vases with cushioning. 3. Wrap each item separately in cushioning. 4. Layer pieces neatly inside box using plenty of filler (more crumpled newspaper). 5. Leave room for another layer of cushioning at the top of the box. 6. Slightly overfill the box with cushioning. 7. Close and seal the box securely with tape. 8. Label the box "FRAGILE" and identify contents: "Good China, Dining Room." Warnings: If you underpack a box, loose items are likely to move around and smash into each other. If you overpack, the box might burst open and send contents flying.