A step-by-step guide to packing delicate lamp shades.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Indefinite
Here's How:
Choose a box large enough to accommodate the lamp shades. Securely seal the bottom with packing tape.
- Holding the wire rim of the shade, lower the first shade into the box.
- Spread plain newsprint over the shade and slip the second shade on top of the first.
Be aware that you should always use plain paper; newspaper print will rub off on delicate surfaces such as lamp shades.
- Repeat until all your shades are nested. Make sure there is enough room to secure the box without pushing down on the nested shades.
- Do not place anything on top of the shades, not even soft items such as linens. Shades are fragile and can easily be crushed.
- Secure the top of the box with packing tape.
- Label the box as "fragile" and indicate which end is up. Also include the contents and location.
- When placing the box on the truck, make sure nothing else is stacked on top. Put the box in a secure location, such as in the cubbyhole of a desk.
Tips:
- Before you begin, wash and dry your hands well. Shades easily stain.
- Always pick up the shade by the wire rim. Never squeeze the sides of the shade.
- Always nests shades when you can. This provides greater protection from damage.
- Always use plain paper. Printed newsprint will leave ink and smudges and fingerprints on fragile surfaces such as shades.
What You Need:
- Appropriate size box
- Plain newsprint
- Packing tape
- Marker
- Lamp shades
