Shipping Glass and Breakables

Glass cutting boards are versatile kitchen tools. Usually made from scratch-resistant, break-resistant, tempered glass, this type of cutting board is known to resist food stains and odors. They are also very easy to clean and prevent food contamination. Apart from being used as a surface to slice a variety of food items such as fruits […]

Shot glasses are some of the most sought-after collectibles. Almost every souvenir shop in museums, zoos, theme parks, and other tourist attractions in every part of the world has a shot glass to offer.  They can be cheap numbers emblazoned with printed designs or rare ones made from crystal. Vintage shot glasses are also highly

Pottery has become more than just a hobby for many enthusiasts. An increasing number of pottery hobbyists have ventured into selling their creations, providing an extra source of income while enjoying the craft. Apart from dinnerware, vases, bowls, and mugs, another pottery item that is increasing in popularity is ceramic tiles that can be used

A Tiffany lamp is a type of lighting fixture with a stained glass shade. They are part of the Art Nouveau movement and are considered highly collectible. The two most popular styles of the Tiffany lamps are the table top and pendant which both feature the stained glass shade.  Authentic Tiffany lamps are handcrafted following

 Lladró is a Spanish company that produces exquisitely hand-crafted porcelain figurines. Pieces usually depict a variety of subjects including humans, animals, and flowers as well as functional art such as vases and lamps. Because of the secret blend of hard-paste porcelain, time-honored craftsmanship, and world-renowned name each Lladro figurine carries, they are most sought-after items

You are moving to a new location and want to take your tempered glass tabletop with you? Transporting the fragile glass item safely may look like an impossible task. But knowing the right way to pack it will ensure that it will arrive in its new destination safely and not in a heap of broken

A punch bowl is a container usually used to serve punch during parties. It is made from a variety of materials including glass, crystal, porcelain, and silver. Punch bowls usually come in sets which include cups, hooks, a serving ladle, and sometimes, a lid or stand. Antique punch bowls, especially those made by well-known manufacturers,

Pocket watches may not be the portable timepieces of choice of today’s fashionable set but the heightened interest in antique accessories has created an active collectibles market for these vintage timekeeping devices. These old chained watches, which come in either open-face or hunter-case varieties, are most sought after for their exquisite craftsmanship, precision movements, and

Neon signs are a great way to attract people into your business establishment. Restored vintage neon signs are also becoming popular interior design elements in modern homes. These signs are made of bent glass tubes filled with inert gases like neon which glows when activated by electricity. Whether shipping a neon sign to a buyer,

Ceramic dishes, bowls, and vases are fragile items that require proper packing techniques to avoid scratches, chipping, or breakages during shipping. The key is to pack them with layers of packing materials to minimize movement in the box during transit. Here are some practical packing tips when shipping ceramics. The best way to avoid damages

Transporting an aquarium has all the workings of a shipping failure: it’s bulky, hollow, and made of a fragile material. It may be a tedious and risky task but not impossible if proper precautions are met. If for any reason you need to ship a fish tank, bear in mind that these items are usually

Venetian Mirrors are the most coveted decorative items because of their beauty. Genuine Venetian mirrors are handcrafted using traditional techniques, that have been handed down from generations of Italian glassmakers and artisans. Venetian Mirrors are known for their frames which are richly decorated with hand-cut, engraved, beveled, and polished small mirror pieces.  The mirror pieces

Because of their unique beauty and the level of skills required to create them, hand-blown glass items are highly collectible and could get absurdly expensive. Every hand-blown vase, Champagne flute or decorative figurine is intricately hand made using traditional methods and age-old craftsmanship that cannot be replicated by any machine. This explains why these items

Common sense dictates that anything that is made up of glass, such as a stained glass panel, must be handled with care when being transported. However, you cannot have an eye on your glass shipment at all times to ensure that it is always being handled with care during transit. Thus, it is a good