There are glass Christmas tree decorations in many families. The most beautiful and rare specimens are passed down from generation to generation and become real family talismans that must be kept especially carefully.
Some 10-15 years ago, glass Christmas tree decorations were sold in every store. The purchase of such Christmas tree decorations was a completely ordinary event and did not require significant costs.
Today the situation is the opposite. With the cheapening and simplification of the production of plastic toys, the age of delicate glass is over. Modern glass Christmas tree decorations have become almost exclusive decorative items, the purchase of which is associated with significant expenses. Many of them are hand-made and painted.
How to store old Soviet or modern glass Christmas tree decorations?
Store toys in their original packaging. If they were purchased from hands, make the most suitable boxes from the materials at hand.
to store small balls or figures, you can use a cardboard box left over from eggs or candy (depending on the size of the toys). Do not require significant alteration and boxes from a set of coffee or tea cups, many plastic containers for salads.
To minimize the risk of damage to the decor of the toy, it is worth wrapping each toy in soft paper or cloth, and a plastic bubble wrap will reduce the possibility of chips.
If the existing box is too large for the toy, fill it with cut paper or small styrofoam cubes. Cotton wool, batting, holofiber in the form of balls are also suitable.
Where to store glass Christmas tree decorations?
Put the small boxes with balls and figures in one large box and put everything together on a cabinet in the hallway or room. Do not store toys in a room where significant fluctuations in humidity or temperature are possible.
