It is vital to freeze the pottery in place when packing it for mailing or shipping. The pot should not be able to move in any direction once it is in the box.
It is for this reason that loose-pack cushioning material is not the best choice. Loose-packed material can shift during handling and transportation, which in turn can make the pot more likely to be damaged.
The best choice is a box just big enough to fit the pot after it has been wrapped in several layers of bubble wrap. The bubble wrapping should be a minimum of one inch thick, or two to three inches for large items. Fill any open areas with more bubble wrap, solid pieces of Styrofoam, or wadded plastic grocery bags.
