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Storing your beautiful Christmas ornaments it correct way is essential to prevent scuffs, scrapes, and breaks. With just a few easy steps, you can keep your stained glass Christmas collection in holiday ready shape for decades. Read on!
Best Practices for Storing stained glass:
First, wrap your ornaments in clean white tissue paper. In fact, use a few layers. You want to be certain your stained glass pieces are well protected. Add a piece of tape to secure this layer.
Add protective padding like honeycomb paper, packing paper, or bubble wrap. Be generous here. The goal is to have a nice layer of padding. For honeycomb and packing paper, you may need several layers. More is better. Tape the ends of the wrapping together to prevent the stained glass from slipping out of the ends.
Add extra protection to the "voids" - those holds, gaps, and bits that float on your pieces
Place pieces in sturdy boxes and label. If you ordered from TCAG, the box your keepsakes shipped in is perfect. Save it and the packing materials.
Store in a clean, dry, temperature-stable location like a closet or under-bed bin.
What to Avoid:
Plastic wrap or plastic bags can leave marks on the came or trap moisture.
Don’t store in a basement, attic, or garage unless it's climate-controlled
Don’t stack heavy objects on top
Wrap-up (See what I did there?)
Take a little extra time to store your beautiful stained glass ornaments and decoration the right way. You won't regret it.
If you have a great storage tip, let me know! I'm always ready to learn more!
