![Cork screws, hand carved cork, 50 x 20 x 20 mm](https://i0.wp.com/theoheartist.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/B4886232-8DDD-4456-83CA-0244AFC86066_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=640%2C853&ssl=1)
This visual pun came to mind as I was contemplating what to do with my collection of corks.
![](https://i0.wp.com/theoheartist.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/844A0B60-0936-44BC-B3C3-73DA380A0C3B_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=640%2C853&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/theoheartist.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/85F668F5-B728-4C12-BB8F-6B7F896403D8_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Cork is difficult to carve, creating chunky shavings and so it is a delicate and time consuming process. I attempted to carve one cork which claimed to be recyclable and seemed to be made from a kind of rubberized paper material. It was very difficult to effectively work with and so if you want to carve your own cork screws, stick to the natural corks.
![](https://i0.wp.com/theoheartist.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/D9DA24E8-57E7-4D0A-AA9F-96BCB57875AE_1_102_o.jpeg?resize=640%2C853&ssl=1)
More photos on Flickr.
Discover more from Theo Heartist
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.