Cork Week #2!

Commonly utilized as wine stoppers, corks can have several alternative uses as well... Let's check some of them...

Keeping knitting projects on hold

To keep your unfinished knit work from falling off the needles, insert the pointed ends into an old cork, preventing yarn from slipping off the slick tips.

Improvise craft stamps

Grab a craft knife and carve shapes (like stars, hearts, circles etc.) into the ends of old corks. Dip the designs into ink pads or finger paint and press onto paper. After use, clean the corks soaking them in a mix of 1 part rubbing alcohol and 3 parts water for about an hour.

Dingy stainless steel

To remove stains from stainless steel, dip an old cork’s end in 1 tbsp olive oil and use it to scrub marks. The textured surface will act as a mild abrasive, removing buildup without scratching the piece.

Control the flow of oil

To regulate the oil flow from bottle’s wide opening, cut a 1/4" wedge down the length of a cork, remove the slice, then slip the stopper into the bottle neck. The thin gap will gradually disperse the liquid.

Homemade place-card holders

Give your table place card holders a Tuscan-style décor. Bundle 4 corks together and tie firmly with a rustic thin string, then write each guest’s name on hard cardstock and place one in the center of each bundle.

Cork Week #1!

Commonly utilized as wine stoppers, corks can have several alternative uses as well... Let's check some of them...

Streak-free windows

Soak a small squeegee in a bucket filled with 1/2 gallon of water, 1tsp of liquid dish soap and 1tsp of cornstarch, and use to wash your windows and mirrors, rinsing the squeegee occasionally in clean water. Dish soap eliminates dirt and cornstarch absorbs streak-causing residues.