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Tips for Storing Glass Ornaments
Posted by Jeff in Christmas Ideas
Beautiful and iridescent as the first frost of Christmas snow, glass Christmas ornaments hold a unique and magnificent allure that other ornaments simply don’t have. Glistening and reflecting an array of lights, they make beautiful keepsakes, wonderful gifts, and look splendid whether adorned on a Christmas tree or displayed on a stand. There are many creative decorating ideas that can be used to showcase these beautiful Christmas embellishments making them a great addition for all Christmas collections. However, storing glass Christmas ornaments may prove to be a bit of a challenge. Chips and breaks can ruin your beautiful heirloom pieces and can cause a great source of disappointment when the next season arrives. No one wants to open their stored Christmas items, only to find an array of crushed and broken ornaments. Since most people prefer that their decorations last longer than one season, it is a good idea to ensure that your glass Christmas ornaments are stored carefully.
Worthy of being the centerpiece of any Christmas arrangement, glass Christmas ornaments should be stored carefully when not in use. One of the best ways to ensure that your delicate and fragile ornaments are protected is to purchase individual boxes (you can buy these in home department stores). These boxes may be individualized or have compartments for holding more than one ornament. You can also create your own storage boxes by using boxes such as old wine boxes with compartments, shoe boxes, plastic cups, or even by saving the original boxes that the ornaments first came in. Many people often discard the original boxes when they open up their ornaments for the first time. Always open the boxes carefully and set them aside for later storage use.
One important fact to remember is that using newspaper or regular tissue paper to store your glass Christmas ornaments is not recommended. Dyes from these papers may run and over a period of time, they can have a disastrous effect on your ornaments. It is better to use bubble wrap, or acid free tissue paper (available in specialty stores) for storing your ornaments.
Before you store your glass Christmas ornaments, be sure to wipe them clean of any debris. Remove them carefully from the tree or display stand and dust them off with a piece of chamois. You can never wrap your ornaments in enough layers, so be generous with the tissue paper before storing. Label your storage boxes accordingly and make sure that you never store delicate ornaments on the bottom. Finally, you should be certain that there is no movement within the box after you have placed the ornament inside. If the ornaments have room to move, they are at risk of breaking and will need to be repacked. By taking the time to carefully pack your fragile glass ornaments, you can ensure that they will bring you plenty of enjoyment for years to come.
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