How cork corks are made. Don't throw away wine corks - come in handy! For what? Find out! Cork curtain

Have you ever wondered how and from what such a familiar object as a cork for wine is made?

I suggest you look at an interesting photo report from the factory for the production wine corks.

Cork appeared in the form in which we know it relatively recently, only in the 17th century, along with the appearance in mass use glass bottle. Before that, cork was also used, but not in such quantities. They preferred to clog the vessels with rags and pieces of wood, which gave the contents an uncharacteristic taste over time, or even spoiled it. Cork does not swell as much as wood, and proper processing does not spoil the taste of wine or cognac, which is important.
Cork is made from the bark of the cork oak, which grows only in a few countries in Europe and on the Mediterranean coast in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. In other countries, cork oak practically does not grow. Most big harvest cork bark can be obtained from Portuguese plantations.

The first time the bark is removed from the oak after it is 20-25 years old. The next ten years it should be restored. In addition, you can remove the bark only in a certain season, when it practically exfoliates itself. The rest of the time, the tree can be damaged. The bark is not removed all at once, but in certain areas, so from the side the trees seem half-naked. From the bark taken from one oak, you can get a thousand corks. The bark taken from a 150-year-old tree is considered the highest quality. Oak, which is more than 200 years old, begins to hurt and no longer gives high-quality bark. It is uprooted and a new tree is planted in the vacant place.

This is the only tree in the world whose bark is able to completely regenerate. Cork oaks are marked so that you know when you can harvest them for the next crop. For example, the number 7 means that the last time the bark was removed from this tree was in 2007.

The cut bark is sorted. The first grade is sent to a factory where they make corks for vintage wines and cognacs, and the worst grade goes to a plant for the production of building insulation and noise absorbers.

Cork oak bark is dumped into huge piles right on the territory of the plant. Before putting the cork into the case, it is kept in the open air for several months.

First of all, the raw material is subjected to heat treatment. The cork is boiled in a huge cauldron, and at the same time all sorts of spider bugs that managed to start up in it are destroyed.

Then the bark is cut into strips, after which it is again sorted, washed, disinfected and again soaked in water.

Corks are cut out of these blanks, and the cork crumb, to which the binder is added, goes under the press.

Rejected corks are covered with cork dust, they are used for wines of the middle price category. And the simplest and most massive corks, including those for champagne, are made from cork crumbs, the pieces of which are glued together. special glue. Such glued corks are also found in medium and lower price wine bottles, designed for quick sale and short storage.

From the rest of the waste they make various Decoration Materials. You cannot enter the workshop, from which the cork comes out already packed, without headphones and a respirator - it is very noisy and dusty here. Cork sheets come out from under the press very hot. After they cool down, they are sent for further processing - they are cut into standard plates.
If you paste over a room with such material, you can even walk on your head - the neighbors will still not hear anything. Builders love cork, and because it, unlike plastic panels does not emit toxic gases in case of fire.
As for the cork for bottles, its quality used to be checked manually. Since cork oak bark plates have different sizes and thickness, not all operations were trusted by automatic machines. A worker, directly engaged in cutting corks, pressed his foot on the pedal of the machine about ten thousand times a day. Now, in modern factories, electronics completely control the entire process. Of course, in such a serious production, labor protection training programs for workers are necessarily involved, which ensures their safety.

Finished corks are carefully sorted. This is done by a special machine. It "scans" the surface of the cork, and depending on how many cracks and defects it detects, directs it to one or another basket. Then it is again checked for quality. The corks are then washed, bleached to remove harmful substances, and placed in a 12% alcohol solution for 24 hours.

Solid corks are ideal for long-term storage only subject to necessary conditions(humidity, contact of wine with cork). Comalted corks (coated) are also suitable for storage, but not for too long. Glued and pressed corks allow you to store wine for only a few years, after which there is a risk of spoiling the contents of the bottle.

The cork dries out, which can cause damage to the wine due to air access. Wrong is vertical storage wine bottles on the shelves in supermarkets. Just a few months of vertical standing under powerful lamps in the store - and such a wine can deteriorate or lose its taste greatly.

Only natural cork allows the wine to “breathe”, and, in contact with the wine, complements the bouquet in a certain way. Bottles sealed with natural cork can be stored for decades and even centuries (with special conditions). For such a long "cooperation" with cork oak, winemakers have studied all the properties of cork, and most eminent wine critics believe that natural corks not only preserve, but also improve the aroma of wine. However, there is a small percentage of marriage - a natural payment for "naturalness".

Not only building materials are made from production waste, but also bags, aprons, shoes and even umbrellas! Cork production is practically waste-free. Among other things, an indispensable material in the manufacture of rescue equipment. On water, it can withstand much more than its own weight, and practically does not absorb moisture.

Often we do not pay attention to the familiar and seemingly useless little things. These include corks from bottles with drinks, which we use for their intended purpose once and mercilessly throw them into the trash. In each family, a considerable number of traffic jams of one kind or another will accumulate in a week: both from the bark cork tree, and multi-colored synthetic or metal caps.

Not only for every bottle plug

If you follow the norms of alcohol consumption and drink red wine once a day, then in a week a family of two adults will have 2-3 wine corks.

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During the holidays, champagne corks will be added to them. In a family with children will prevail plastic stoppers from juice and water bottles. Fans of drinks in glass containers will pick up a lot of metal lids. These riches can be successfully used in life, for a start, having accumulated a sufficient amount of material.

The process will become more exciting if you put corks in glass containers of various configurations - for example, vases of various sizes and shapes.

A glass vase with wine corks, gradually filling up, will give originality to the interior and enliven the atmosphere, even if nothing else is done with the corks.

Using bottle caps at home

When there are a lot of traffic jams of any kind and there are no longer enough storage containers, you can think about what to make useful and interesting from traffic jams so that the collection does not turn into simple hoarding. There are many ways to use wine corks at home.

Wine corks – from rug to finish

Cork products may be the first item that meets us at the entrance to a house or apartment. For example, an easy-to-make wine cork rug.

The same rug is appropriate in the bathroom - it sets the mood and is pleasant for the feet.

Cork is environmentally friendly, easy and pleasant to work with. Great for use as decorative material a kind of texture when decorating a room, with which you can:

cover the walls partially or completely

collect in the form of a plinth

decorate stairs

lay out like an apron behind the kitchen stove

Pleasant little things from traffic jams with your own hands

Where, besides finishing, are wine corks applicable in the interior of an apartment? If you are not afraid to approach this issue creatively, then almost everywhere, up to furniture and original items interior. While there are few traffic jams, it is logical to start creativity with small things. The most affordable cork crafts are obtained in just an hour:

clamps

business card holders

key ring

ring napkin holder

pencil holders and organizers

headphone organizer

fridge magnets

furniture leg pads

coasters for cups, glasses and under hot

handles of skewers and spatulas for canapés

pad for needles

flash drive case

candlesticks

dies

Cork interior items

Having trained in the manufacture of pleasant little things, you can move on to new level creativity. A little more time will be required by other cork products that will find their rightful place in the interior:

cork vase

fruit bowl

bottler

planter for flowers

decorative ball

cork tray

monograms and cork letters

When there is a significant amount of traffic jams, you can think about more large-scale works. The most notable cork products on this list are:

wine cork pictures

frame for photo, mirror or picture

installations and panels from wine corks

board for notes and notes

curtains for windows and doors

lamps and lampshades

cork table top

chairs and stools

armchair

Pleasant to the touch, the cork armchair invites you to sit in its arms, near the table with a table top made of wine corks. A vase with corks, a picture or a mirror in a cork frame and a cork lamp will complement the cozy atmosphere. Such a composition will create an appropriate atmosphere in which you will enjoy a cup of coffee or wine tasting.

Stylish things, fashion accessories and jewelry

The fashion industry did not ignore the cork. Cork dresses, suits, hats and even mannequins that look like sculptures - all this product of the wild imagination of designers is not so common in everyday life.

It is much more affordable to make small decorations from wine corks with the addition of fittings. Necklaces and brooches, rings and earrings, pendants and beads - there is no limit to the flight of fantasy for the realization of ideas!

A cork wall display can be made to display and store this man-made beauty and other decorations.

Handbags and baskets, fully or partially made using corks, look stylish.

Champagne corks: and a hanger, and a handle, and a fishing rod with a float

Champagne corks do not fill up as quickly as wine corks, but they will also be successfully used. Like a theater, an apartment starts with a hanger - this is one of the simple devices that you can start by making from champagne corks.

Due to their peculiar shape, they make comfortable and pleasant to the touch handles for furniture drawers and doors.

If you cut off the rounded parts of the corks and assemble them in clusters on a wire, you will get an original installation in the form of a vine with grapes.

And if you connect these pieces in the same plane, a reliable heat-resistant hot stand will be ready for use.

For fishing enthusiasts, cork is a well-known material that is used to make almost all parts of the fishing rod - it turns out a comfortable handle and a reliable float. Such makeshift fixture appropriate to use in winter time: cork material does not cool the hand upon contact.

Crafts from champagne corks are not limited to this: even metal fastening wires are used - craftsmen twist elegant toys out of them.

Crafts from corks in the garden

If there is a country house with a garden, traffic jams can be found here worthy use. For starters, the easiest way is to make markers for plants in beds and flower beds.

If desired, it will not be difficult to assemble a cork planter for garden plants.

And if you put more effort and time, you will get warm and cozy houses for birds.

Lightweight and weather resistant garden furniture, made from this eco-friendly material, will harmoniously fit into the garden design.

Cork ideas for special occasions

In working with cork, you can achieve such skill that it is not a shame to make and give gifts to your friends and acquaintances. Such a cork gift carries the warmth of the material and the hands of the creator. All kinds of cork gifts, toys and holiday crafts will be appropriate for any occasion:

funny figurines

wine cork wreath, or Christmas wreath

Christmas trees, new Year decoration and toys

caskets

In addition to crafts, there are at least interesting ideas from wine corks. For example, use in cooking: restaurateurs advise adding a few corks from white wine when cooking seafood - it is believed that this technique fills the finished product with a pleasant aroma.

Someone will come in handy with the idea of using corks as a material for lighting a fireplace or a fire - for this they are pre-soaked in alcohol.

Plastic and metal plugs - room for imagination

If you have a collection of plastic or metal caps, then there are all sorts of options original use. As in the case of cork stoppers, craftsmen create almost everything from caps, and even more: they lay out walls and floors, make toys and interior items.

Metal lids can decorate the kitchen table and arrange an apron over working area plates. Bright and durable interior items will cheer you up and last for decades.

Impressive is the grandiose creation of a resident of one of the Russian villages, who laid out the walls of the house with multi-colored covers, like a mosaic. And housing immediately turned into a landmark of the district scale.

The lids also find another use - they are folded with patterns on the fence, they create compositions in the form bright colors and figurines. Such crafts are popular with children, who should be introduced to exciting creativity.

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Are you still collecting corks? Rather, connect to this exciting process and immerse yourself in the world of crafts from traffic jams. Don't be afraid to experiment and implement creative ideas, filling life with original handmade creations. Surprise and delight others with cork masterpieces!

To make the interior brighter and more expressive, to bring the missing warmth and some zest into it, it is not at all necessary to spend fabulous sums. Add comfort to any home will help decorative elements which you can easily make yourself. Today we will talk about amazing material, or rather simple products from it, which can be used not only for its intended purpose - about cork stoppers.

You can make excellent items with your own hands, which has already been mentioned on the pages of our site more than once: these are and, and various, and even. Now it's time to give new life cork stoppers, which often remain after festive feasts. If you do not have a stock of these products, then it is not a problem to purchase them now, they are relatively inexpensive and are sold in unlimited quantities.

Cork oak, from the bark of which, in fact, stoppers for wines, champagne, cognac are made, grows mainly in the Mediterranean. Main supplier this material- Portugal, where oak plantations reach 2 million hectares. But you can also meet cork oak in Spain, Morocco, Algeria and several other countries. About 350 thousand tons of cork oak bark are harvested annually in the world, but even this amount is sorely lacking. Therefore, the bark of other trees is used (Pyramidal Balsa, Amur Velvet and Linden Hibiscus). Of course, they are worse in quality than those made from the bark of a real cork tree, but they are suitable for crafts.

The bark from the cork oak begins to be taken only when the tree reaches 20 years of age. They take it off about once every 10 years, that's how long it takes to restore it. About 200 kg of bark is removed from one tree at the age of 180-200 years. Corks are considered the highest quality, for the manufacture of which the bark from 50-year-old trees was used.

Cork tree bark is an excellent natural polymer, and this is precisely what makes this material unique. In addition, it is completely waterproof, durable, resilient and elastic, thanks to which it is able to recover quickly enough. original form even after putting a lot of pressure on him.

Production process cork plugs quite laborious and consists of several stages. First, the bark removed from the tree is allowed to lie down for a year in rooms specially provided for this. Next, the bark is exposed high temperatures, then cut into layers, then into small strips. Corks are already being made from them. cylindrical shape which are polished and impregnated with wax. Cork corks are also made from cork chips and wood glue, but not whole, but pressed.

Numerous advantages of the material and unusual appearance made cork stoppers an interesting object for creativity - they are very popular among tinkerers various crafts. Below are just a few options for using cork stoppers, but there can be many more, it all depends on your desire and imagination.

Hot pads

Can be made from corks original stand under hot. Such a spectacular (but at the same time amazingly practical) little thing will undoubtedly become the highlight of any kitchen interior.

To make a stand you will need:

corks, the number of which will depend on the desired size of the stand;
a thin metal strip about 1 cm wide;
rivets to fasten the ends of the strip together;
glue to glue the corks together;
sharp knife.

Operating procedure:

Because corks often vary in size, they must be trimmed carefully. This must be done in such a way that the length becomes the same.
Then each is smeared with glue (along the entire length) and alternately connected to each other.
By attaching the corks to each other, they gradually get a craft of a given shape.
The finished stand is given time to dry.
Pull her down metal strip(it will give the hot stand greater strength and securely connect the parts together), which can be fastened with rivets.

Important: It is only necessary to trim the plugs sharp knife otherwise they may crumble.

By the same principle, you can make a hot stand of any shape and type from cork stoppers.

The hot stand can be of any shape - it all depends on your desire

It can be made in the form of a square or a triangle, a star or a heart.

By the way, this kind of crafts will perfectly cope with the role of a decorative element that can be put on the table or hung on the wall.

Picture and photo frames

Decorating a frame for a photo or a picture is also easy. Just glue the finished photo frame around the edge with corks.

You can arrange them in one or more rows, pick up corks different color The design is completely up to your imagination. As soon as the glue dries, you can safely insert your favorite photo into the original frame.

If a finished frame no, you can do it yourself.

cork stoppers;
a small piece of cork wallpaper;
some thin plywood;
sharp knife;
scissors;
glue;
jigsaw.

Operating procedure:

Cut a frame out of plywood with a jigsaw right size and forms.
From cork wallpaper scissors cut out another frame of exactly the same size and shape. Plywood is well lubricated with glue, after which a cork wallpaper frame is placed on it and pressed well against each other (you can put them under pressure for a while).
Corks are cut in half lengthwise with a sharp knife.
Each of the halves is smeared with glue and glued to the frame over the cork wallpaper.
The finished frame is allowed to dry completely.

An equally original frame can be made using cork stoppers and burlap made from natural fibers.

To make a frame you will need:

cork stoppers;
a small piece of burlap made from natural fibers;
some thin plywood;

scissors;
glue;
jigsaw.

Operating procedure:

A blank of the desired size and shape is cut out of the plywood with a jigsaw.
Exactly the same detail is cut out of burlap with scissors.
The plywood is well coated with glue, a burlap blank is placed on it, and pressed tightly.
Along the edge of the frame, using the same glue, cork plugs are attached.

Corks are also useful for creating original frame for a mirror.

By placing them in different order, you can get very nice frames.

decorative panel

All the same cork plugs are also used to create a wall: it can be made in one technique or several, from the same material or different ones. With traffic jams, various natural materials: and dry leaves, and acorns, and decorative fruits.

When choosing a material, the main thing to consider is that the style of the panel fits the room that will be decorated.

Decorative figurines

Cork stoppers are the best suited for making decorative figurines, which will also decorate the interior, making it more alive.

For example, for: the company of funny snowmen will help create a festive mood.

A romantic couple in love will be appropriate at any time of the year.

It will take a little time to make such crafts, even if you are making them for the first time.

Candlesticks

From cork stoppers, decorative ones of amazing beauty are obtained, which are very simple in execution.

To make a candlestick you will need:

cork stoppers;
glass transparent vase with a wide neck;
glass candlestick (in size it should be smaller vase several times);
piece of silk ribbon (optional);
additional decor (optional).

Operating procedure:

A candlestick is placed in an empty vase.
The free space (between the candlestick and the walls of the vase) is filled with corks.
The neck of the vase is tied with a ribbon. If desired, you can add other decorative elements - attach a twig or bunch, a bouquet or several sticks with a ribbon.

Or you can just fill a beautiful transparent cork with corks - it will turn out very stylish.

Traffic jams in glass vase- simple and stylish

If a transparent vase no, you can replace it with a basket of vines or wire.

trays

From cork stoppers, you can make not only a beautiful and unusual, but also an extremely convenient tray.

To do this, several rows of cork stoppers are glued to the tray along the entire perimeter. Wait until the glue is thoroughly dry, and use the tray for its intended purpose.

Mastery craftsmen knows no boundaries. Some create masterpieces from plastic containers, while the creativity of others is based on the manufacture of paintings from corks from plastic bottles. Places of application original crafts are different: the walls of houses, fences and even paths. Various funny imaging technologies help you choose suitable option for your own needlework from corks.

mosaic art

The everyday use of plastic bottles in everyday life is a source of ideas for their subsequent use. But collecting empty containers for crafts is much easier than finding right amount traffic jams. The process may take long time, so most craftsmen involve all their immediate surroundings, including relatives, friends, colleagues and neighbors, in collecting caps from plastic bottles.

Comment! It is better to choose a drawing for a panel in advance in order to determine the need for color scheme traffic jams and their number.

Beginners should start with simple circuits, where low level complexity is combined with small size drawing. Having mastered one technology, you can try to arrange the next picture in a different way.

Mosaic making has several directions. Depending on the location of the picture, the methods of forming pictures from traffic jams also differ. Painstaking and skill will require the creation of an independent mosaic, not tied to a specific surface.

The main steps for creating a mosaic based on plastic bottle caps are as follows:

As a sample, a diagram of the picture is applied on cardboard of appropriate sizes. For these purposes, it may be useful finished circuit for cross stitch.
Corks are pre-sorted by color.
Focusing on the sketch, the caps of plastic bottles are interconnected with glue designed for plastic.

This technology is not widely used. It is much more practical to attach corks to the surface. Various simple pictures show the following photos:

Wall or fence decoration

Wooden house or fence - perfect surface for a picture from covers. If access to the place where the panel is planned to be placed is difficult, the mosaic is made out on plywood, and then mounted on desired area. A striking example- design of balcony railings.

Summer cottages are the most popular for decorating with cork paintings. All images can be conditionally divided into two groups: an ornament repeating after a certain interval or full-fledged drawings. The process consists of the following steps:

Depending on the size and complexity of the image, a diagram is drawn on cardboard or a sketch is applied immediately to the surface to be designed. The outlines are made with colored paints that match the palette of the picture.
Fastening is carried out with carnations, the length of which corresponds to the height of the plugs and the thickness of the plywood or boards.
Caps from plastic bottles can be fixed to the wall from the outside or inside.

Attention! If the corks are nailed down, the recesses will quickly become clogged and spoil the attractiveness of the picture. Regular cleaning of the surface can be a solution to the problem, but it is much more practical to attach plastic bottle caps upside down.

There are several other reasons why corks are fixed upside down:

In the case of reverse fixation, you will need to pick up a miniature hammer that can fit inside the lid, or the studs will stick out, which will not add aesthetics to the picture.
A correctly laid out picture can be additionally decorated by covering the seams and voids with a tinted solution. Appearance mosaics will be greatly improved.

You can decorate with a picture of traffic jams not only wooden surface. Decorate if desired brick wall, refer to another fixation technology. The most common option is to use adhesive mixture for fastening tiles. Help save money cement composition identical to plaster. The solution is applied to small plot walls, after which the corks are fixed in accordance with the existing sketch. It is important to keep the proportions and make the composition of the correct consistency, otherwise the corks from plastic bottles will shift before the solidification process begins.

If there is a large picture in the design plans, it will take an extremely long time to collect a complete set of caps, so it is better to order new caps on the basis desired color. Pictures from corks from plastic bottles of the scheme are presented below:

Useful rugs

You can build an original picture not only on the surface of the wall. Mats woven from caps from plastic bottles have practicality. This craft perfectly massages a tired back, successfully removing muscle tension. Yes, and trample on a cork rug plastic bottle feet will be good for health. After all, the feet contain nerve endings leading to all internal organs. For work you will need:

A simple painting scheme. Usually choose a geometric pattern.
Corks from plastic bottles of the desired color range.
Awl and line.

Action algorithm:

All covers are pierced at four points according to the principle of the cross.
The pattern of the picture is laid out from the corks.
Each row is strung on two rows of fishing line.
You can collect rows separately or string them all sequentially on a fishing line with a snake.
Then the rows of corks are pulled together, the excess ends of the fishing line are cut off.

Original tracks

Another unconventional scope plastic stoppers- design of garden paths.

Attention! Paths made from bottle caps are characterized by sliding in winter period. So decorate original paintings those places are better suburban area where movement in the cold is not expected.

Materials for creating floor paintings:

multi-colored corks of plastic bottles;
sand and cement;
building glue;
formwork boards.

Design technology:

On the site, the markings of the future track with the picture are applied.
If grass grows on the surface, the soil layer is removed. A trench 10 cm deep is being prepared.
A formwork is installed along the perimeter of the trench, which is fixed with pegs from the outside.
As a drainage cushion, gravel or coarse sand is poured at half the height of the trench.
In addition to sand and cement, glue is added to concrete. The resulting consistency of the solution under the picture from the corks from plastic bottles should be easy to pour out of the container.
After filling a small section of the trench, the covers are pressed in a certain order to form the chosen pattern of the picture. Corks are recessed almost to the very bottom, their height should be the same.
It remains to wait for the complete drying of the solution. The duration depends on weather conditions. The remains of cement are removed from the picture from the covers with a brush with a hard bristle.

On the final stage the design of the track from the corks removes the formwork. A photo will help to admire the results of other people's labors:

As you can see, there are many options for decorating pictures from the details of a plastic bottle. By choosing suitable way, you can transform the design of a summer cottage with minimal cost funds.

How a cork is made aslan wrote on April 10th, 2013

The cork appeared in the form in which we know it relatively recently, only in the 17th century, along with the appearance of a glass bottle in mass use. Before that, cork was also used, but not in such quantities. They preferred to clog the vessels with rags and pieces of wood, which gave the contents an uncharacteristic taste over time, or even spoiled it. Cork does not swell as much as wood, and if properly processed, it does not spoil the taste of wine or cognac, which is important.

Cork is made from the bark of the cork oak, which grows only in a few countries in Europe and on the Mediterranean coast in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. In other countries, cork oak practically does not grow. The largest crop of cork bark can be obtained from Portuguese plantations.

This is the only tree in the world whose bark is able to completely regenerate. Cork oaks are marked to know when they can harvest the next crop. For example, the number 7 means that the last time the bark was removed from this tree was in 2007.

Cork oak bark is dumped into huge piles right on the territory of the plant. Before putting the cork into the case, it is kept in the open air for several months.

First of all, the raw material is subjected to heat treatment. The cork is boiled in a huge cauldron, and at the same time all sorts of spider bugs that managed to start up in it are destroyed.

Then the bark is cut into strips, after which it is again sorted, washed, disinfected and again soaked in water.

Corks are cut out of these blanks, and the cork crumb, to which the binder is added, goes under the press.

Rejected corks are covered with cork dust, they are used for wines of the middle price category. And the simplest and most massive corks, including those for champagne, are made from cork crumbs, the pieces of which are glued together with special glue. Such glued corks are also found in medium and lower price wine bottles, designed for quick sale and short storage.

From the rest of the waste, various finishing materials are made. It is impossible to enter the workshop, from which the cork comes out already packed, without headphones and a respirator - it is very noisy and dusty here. Cork sheets come out from under the press very hot. After they cool down, they are sent for further processing - they are cut into standard plates.

If you glue a room with such material, you can even walk on your head - the neighbors will still not hear anything. Builders also love cork because, unlike plastic panels, it does not emit toxic gases in the event of a fire.

As for the cork for bottles, its quality used to be checked manually. Since cork oak bark plates have different sizes and thicknesses, not all operations were trusted to automatic machines. A worker, directly engaged in cutting corks, pressed his foot on the pedal of the machine about ten thousand times a day. Now, in modern factories, electronics completely control the entire process.

Solid corks are ideal for long-term storage only if the necessary conditions are met (humidity, contact of the wine with the cork). Comalted corks (coated) are also suitable for storage, but not for too long. Glued and pressed corks allow you to store wine for only a few years, after which there is a risk of spoiling the contents of the bottle.

The cork dries out, which can cause damage to the wine due to air access. It is wrong to store wine bottles vertically on the shelves in supermarkets. Just a few months of vertical standing under powerful lamps in the store - and such a wine can deteriorate or lose its taste greatly.

Only natural cork allows the wine to “breathe”, and, in contact with the wine, complements the bouquet in a certain way. Bottles sealed with natural cork can be stored for decades and even centuries (under special conditions). For such a long “cooperation” with cork oak, winemakers have studied all the properties of cork, and most eminent wine critics believe that natural corks not only preserve, but also improve the aroma of wine. However, there is a small percentage of marriage - a natural payment for "naturalness".

Not only building materials are made from production waste, but also bags, aprons, shoes and even umbrellas! Cork production is practically waste-free. Among other things, cork is an indispensable material in the manufacture of life-saving equipment. On water, it can withstand much more than its own weight, and practically does not absorb moisture.

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