For padding, you might use newspaper, packing peanuts, bubble wrap, and so on. [substeps] If you don't have a box, you might be able to salvage one for free from you workplace.
[header] How to ship packages from home [title] Choose a suitable box and pack your item (s). [step] Your box should fit your item (s) well. It shouldn't be too large, but there should be space for padding on all sides of the item (s).