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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.
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Ta-Da!
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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!).
is I can proudly say these have withstood LOTS of use and lots of washes (hand wash!).
sandra - do you have any idea where i could find spreader blade blanks? i’ve repurposed my old spreaders into wine cork spreaders but can’t find only the blades. well, i did find one website that has them for close to $3 per blade, but as a crafter, i’d like to buy them even less. can you help with a resource?
thanking you in advance,
sandraSeptember 15, 2016 – 8:34 am
Limefish Studio - Sorry Sandra! I actually just used old ones that I already had on-hand :/December 2, 2016 – 5:05 pm