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1.31.2013

DIY Wine Cork & Champagne Cork Cheese Spreaders

I've been wanting to share this tutorial for months now (since September to be exact) and just simply haven't had the time... until today! So.... I hope you enjoy this quick, easy, and inexpensive DIY project. 

For those who aren't familiar with me or some of my projects, I should preface by saying I absolutely LOVE corks. Whether it's collecting, decorating with, photographing, or transforming them into something new. My inspiration for these cheese spreaders came from existing spreaders that I've had for a while -- and hated for just as long (so sorry to whoever gifted them to me... oops!). They were originally Christmas bulbs, but the colors faded instantly, making them just plain awkward. I was about to throw them away, when I decided to give them a facelift instead.

I selected a few worthy wine corks and champagne corks, and then demolished the existing spreaders! 
I set the spreader on a folder towel, and proceeded to hammer like crazy (careful not the destroy the knife part of course). I would pause to wiggle the knife, trying to set it free. At first it was fun, but honestly, after the first one, it became quite frustrating.  Sorry, I wish I knew of any easier way to tell you, but the results were worth the work in the end for me. I learned that the more knife I could salvage --- especially like the photo below -- the easier and more durable the new cork spreaders would be. 
Next, you'll need an xacto knife (with a brand new blade) and some industrial strength E-600 glue. 
 Carefully cut a slit into the cork. 
Add a small amount of the E-600 glue to the end of the spreader knife before wiggling it into the cork. 
Immediately wipe off any excess glue that remains on the outside of the cork. 
Ta-Da!
And, the good thing about me taking FOREVER to post this....
is I can proudly say these have withstood LOTS of use and lots of washes (hand wash!).


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