Stack the second plate on the first and stretch the second corner over this plate. Turn your wrapped stack of plates upside down onto your packing paper. Re-wrap entire bundle with the same procedure described previously, then seal the bundle with masking tape. Place the bundle in the cartons so the plates are standing on edge. Never lay flatware down.
Dishes can tolerate greater stress standing on edge.
Follow the same procedure for all flatware, saucers, bread and butter dishes, etc. Glassware Glassware, goblets and stemware, especially fine crystal, should be handled with the utmost care and wrapped individually. Place a liberal stack of wrapping paper on the table. Starting from the corner closest to you, roll the glass diagonally across the stack until sufficiently covered and cushioned. Fold excess paper over glass and tape securely.