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[cintipam]

Another very cool idea. But it wouldn't massage my feet. I love cork soled sandals, but not in winter.

Good to know I'm not the only oddball who's been saving used corks! Hubby just shakes his head. I've been saving corks for 20 years before I started making wine. Now that I have 1,000 new corks in a bag he REALLY doesn't understand.

Pam in cinti

 

[JohnT]

Even Better... CORK BOAT!!!!

Check it out. I have read this a number of years ago and remember liking it.

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgur...ved=0ahUKEwihuc6qt4PRAhUG0mMKHULCAYEQ_B0IdTAO

 

[cintipam]

Awesome concept, but I wish they put a pic of the boat somewhere. I'd love to actually see it. You must live by water. I'm landlocked here in cincinnati.

Pam in cinti

 

[wineforfun]

BarbieK, how'd you do that? That looks like it would be an awesome comfy rug to stand on while doing dishes! (Yes, I do them by hand. I hang laundry outside to dry too.)

Pam in cinti

Alright, so I am not alone.

 

[wineforfun]

I was crafty this weekend

I have seen quite a few similar to this. Cut corks in half then hot glue them to plastic, wood, rug, etc.

 

[cintipam]

wineforfun, to be more accurate lately I hang laundry outside to freeze. I have hangers over big bookshelves I can hang few things on inside to finish drying. The extra moisture helps with the forced dry air heating situation.

Pam in cinti

 

[cintipam]

Any tips on the best way to cut those things in half while maintaining all fingers intact?

pinc

 

[dcbrown73]

Any tips on the best way to cut those things in half while maintaining all fingers intact?

pinc

I need to cut mine in half for the clock, but I'm concerned about the corks being difficult to cut evenly and stay in two equal pieces.

A waterjet would be perfect, but you can't exactly get one at the local home depot hah.

 

[cmsben61]

This is a great wine label

 

[JohnT]

Awesome concept, but I wish they put a pic of the boat somewhere. I'd love to actually see it. You must live by water. I'm landlocked here in cincinnati.

Pam in cinti

 

[sour_grapes]

I thought you weren't supposed to soak your corks...

 

[JohnT]

i guess you might say that i am a cork soaker

 

[Amanda660]

So I saw this technique on the "internet" on how to make any wine a sparkling wine. Seriously....how bad can it be?

 

[Boatboy24]

So I saw this technique on the "internet" on how to make any wine a sparkling wine. Seriously....how bad can it be?

And the verdict is...?

 

[Amanda660]

Epic fail in my book. Looked great coming out - but zero long term carbonation....fyi I tried to do this one handed and my first attempt blew the glass over. Sad experiment but the Syrah is pretty good!! So basically, at the end of the day, the "internet" and I will have to break-up for a bit!

 

[ibglowin]

Soda Stream is your friend!

So I saw this technique on the "internet" on how to make any wine a sparkling wine. Seriously....how bad can it be?

 

[Amanda660]

Soda Stream is your friend!

Looks like the internet and I will have to kiss & make up quickly!

 

[JohnT]

Try this again, only this time chill the wine down to 33 degrees.

CO2 goes into solution when cold.

You may have much better luck.

 

[ceeaton]

Try this again, only this time chill the wine down to 33 degrees.

CO2 goes into solution when cold.

You may have much better luck.

This thread just reminded me I need to whip up a batch of Pinot Grigio sparkling wine in the Corny keg. 33*F is good but 20*F is even better! I have 10 days until the gathering so if I do it here before the weekend I should be good. Last year did a Sauvingon Blanc batch and it was a hit, especially with my Mom. Gotta keep Mom happy!

 

[sour_grapes]

How about this one:

Each pixel is a cork. Photo credit: Koorosh Nozad Tehrani