Packaging Ceramics for Shipping - Other Crafts

TK Tiki Kaimuki Grand Member (4 years) OAKLAND, baby Joined: Sep 25, 2006 Posts: 835	TK Tiki Kaimuki Posted posted on Fri, Sep 14, 2012 10:12 AM On 2012-09-13 15:38, MadDogMike wrote: I worry about foam peanuts. If you put a heavy mug in a box full of light peanuts, the mug will migrate to the bottom where it is protected only by a layer of cardboard. Seems like you need a way to compartmentalize the mug? I've had two mug losses in all the ones I've shipped and I know why. One shipment didn't have enough peanuts and I should have trusted my instinct. The other I packed too close to another mug and in too small of a box. The peanuts need to be packed/pushed down. This helps with shifting. When filling around the mug and on top I also push it all down so it's tight. Your box should push back a little when you are closing it for taping. Everyone seems to have their own preferences, so whatever works for you is the best way.

On 2012-09-13 15:38, MadDogMike wrote:
I worry about foam peanuts. If you put a heavy mug in a box full of light peanuts, the mug will migrate to the bottom where it is protected only by a layer of cardboard. Seems like you need a way to compartmentalize the mug?

I've had two mug losses in all the ones I've shipped and I know why. One shipment didn't have enough peanuts and I should have trusted my instinct. The other I packed too close to another mug and in too small of a box.

The peanuts need to be packed/pushed down. This helps with shifting. When filling around the mug and on top I also push it all down so it's tight. Your box should push back a little when you are closing it for taping. Everyone seems to have their own preferences, so whatever works for you is the best way.

Post #652044 by Tiki Kaimuki on Fri, Sep 14, 2012 10:12 AM