Wine Corks

[kk2187]

Does anyone have a stockpile of wine corks that they aren't planning on using?

I'd like to start crafting a few things (thanks Pinterest! ) and unfortunately it'd take me a really long time to drink that much wine, though I'd give it hell.

[victoryman]

Thought I saw some on CraigList.

[frequentflier (Premo)]

Originally Posted by kk2187

Does anyone have a stockpile of wine corks that they aren't planning on using?

I'd like to start crafting a few things (thanks Pinterest! ) and unfortunately it'd take me a really long time to drink that much wine, though I'd give it hell.

How many corks do you need and do you care what they say?

[jazz lady (Premo)]

A lot of wineries are going to synthetic corks, so unfortunately I don't have a huge stockpile of real corks. I know I've seen craft stores selling bags of corks (Michael's?) and there are tons of on-line sources for buying corks in bulk on the cheap.

Amazon.com: corks

I thought this was the cutest thing I've seen lately for using corks (scroll down the page):

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[frequentflier (Premo)]

Originally Posted by jazz lady

A lot of wineries are going to synthetic corks, so unfortunately I don't have a huge stockpile of real corks.

We were told while touring Bully Hills Vineyards in upstate NY (about 8 years ago) that the cork trees were diseased and cork would no longer be available. I am surprized how many wineries are still using real corks.
I have some for the OP if she wants them.

[frequentflier (Premo)]

Originally Posted by jazz lady

A lot of wineries are going to synthetic corks, so unfortunately I don't have a huge stockpile of real corks. I know I've seen craft stores selling bags of corks (Michael's?) and there are tons of on-line sources for buying corks in bulk on the cheap.

Amazon.com: corks

I thought this was the cutest thing I've seen lately for using corks (scroll down the page):

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OMG, the cork trees are too cute!

[jazz lady (Premo)]

Originally Posted by frequentflier

We were told while touring Bully Hills Vineyards in upstate NY (about 8 years ago) that the cork trees were diseased and cork would no longer be available. I am surprized how many wineries are still using real corks.

I had heard the rumor that cork was in short supply and have found with a little investigation it is absolutely false there is or has ever been a cork shortage.

The truth is, there is not a cork shortage. It is a matter of costs. The reason we see more aluminum twist off caps and plastic cork is simply because of cheaper costs. Since cork requires a lot of age and time, it is expensive to produce cork and results in a higher price point. However, plenty of cork has been harvested and trees are plentiful. The problem comes down to these new materials being chosen over cork, which has been a hard hit to the the cork industry.

Is There a Cork Shortage? | Lydony

[RoseRed (Premo)]

Originally Posted by jazz lady

A lot of wineries are going to synthetic corks, so unfortunately I don't have a huge stockpile of real corks. I know I've seen craft stores selling bags of corks (Michael's?) and there are tons of on-line sources for buying corks in bulk on the cheap.

Amazon.com: corks

I thought this was the cutest thing I've seen lately for using corks (scroll down the page):

Stonewall Kitchen - Specialty Foods, Gifts, Gift Baskets, Kitchenware and Kitchen Accessories, Tableware, Home and Garden Décor and Accessories

Those are cute! I should pass that along to sistard. She usually makes cork boards and those things you put hot dishes on (I can't remember the actual name).

[BadGirl (Premo)]

Originally Posted by RoseRed

Those are cute! I should pass that along to sistard. She usually makes cork boards and those things you put hot dishes on (I can't remember the actual name).

Trivet.

[RoseRed (Premo)]

Originally Posted by BadGirl

Trivet.

That's it. Thank you.