If you’ve ever moved, you know how much of a pain it is! Along with the stress of finding a place to live, there’s the financial stress of relocating, not to mention the emotional and physical stress involved. Since I just went through a move myself, I thought I’d share a few tips I discovered along the way that might make it easier for you if you are about to embark on the adventure of moving!
Jewelry is one of those things that can be difficult to pack, especially if you don’t have a jewelry box (and even if you do). You don’t want to be left with a mass of orphaned earrings, knotted necklaces, and broken clasps when you arrive at your new home! I hit upon a nearly perfect solution for storing and packing jewelry during my last move, and I’m really excited to share it with you.
The secret is: egg cartons! If you don’t have any of your own, ask around your friends and family to see if anyone can spare a few for you. Egg cartons work perfectly for storing almost all jewelry:
- Earrings - I even had a couple sets of large hoops that fit nicely into the pockets of the egg cartons.
- Necklaces - It’s especially useful to pack chains in the egg cartons because you can easily keep them separate so they don’t twist around each other and arrive in knots. Larger necklaces, or necklaces that are less flexible, might not pack so well in an egg carton. If that’s the case, pack them separately in individual zippered plastic bags.
- Bracelets - Any bracelet except the bangle types will fit perfectly into the egg cartons for easy transportation.
- Rings - It’s like those little sections were made with rings in mind!
How to Pack Jewelry in Egg Cartons
It’s easy to pack your jewelry in egg cartons and ensure that they arrive safely at your destination.
- Make sure your egg carton is clean! You don’t want icky sticky egg mess on your jewelry. Blech.
- Place individual pieces of jewelry in each cup of the carton. Rings and some earrings can share the section, as long as you are sure they won’t damage each other.
- Place a strip of cotton batting, fabric scraps, or any other kind of soft packaging material over the jewelry, being sure to cover the entire length of the carton.
- Close the carton, making sure all the jewelry is contained inside and not hanging out.
- Secure the carton with packing tape, wrapping it first lengthwise and then across the width.
- Pack your egg cartons in a larger box. It’s OK if you store them in a box with other soft items like clothing; but be sure you don’t pack them in a box with items that could rip the cartons.
That’s it! The only jewelry that won’t pack well in an egg carton is larger or less flexible pieces. Just pack those in individual zippered plastic bags and place those right into the box with your egg cartons.
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