How to Pack Dishes for Moving or Storage

Dishes are fragile, so padding the bottom of the box with bubble wrap or packing paper is essential.
Cups should be placed standing face down, with the bottom of the glass facing up.
Items like plates should never be stacked on top of each other. Pack them upright, like you would when you load a dishwasher.
Every dish item should be individually wrapped with additional padding between every dish.
If there is room for the dishes to rattle and shake, the chance of broken glasses is much higher. Pack them snugly.
Cups can be stacked on top of each other but there always needs to be a layer of padding between them.
It is better to use multiple smaller boxes instead of one or two very large boxes for heavy items like dishes.