Use double walled boxes for china, crystal and other delicate breakables.

Wrap each item being packed individually. Be generous with packing material.  Fill in empty spaces with additional packing material to prevent shifting of items inside the box.

Using clean, unprinted newsprint paper can help you to avoid have to clean each item as you unpack.

Prepare for packing by placing a layer of crumpled paper in the bottom of the box.

Place heaviest items in the bottom of the box and lighter, more fragile items on top.

Pack dishes vertically rather than stacked horizontally.