Is That Your Skin or Cork Skin? Cool Kitchen Design Idea

From Kayla on April 29th, 2010 in Kitchen Remodel

cork skin hand

cork skin jar Ever wonder what else cork can be used for besides sealing up your favorite wine? Yeah, I didn’t either, until I saw Corkutis – a strange looking skin that can be applied to any object needing a little extra protection.

Objects such as glass jars can be coated with a layer of latex and then coated with cork grains to prevent cracking. Or, if you’re feeling extra adventurous, you can coat your hand in the mixture to pull a burning-hot pan from the oven. Yeah, I didn’t think that was a good idea, either…

cork skin holder

I doubt its practicality, but you can’t say it’s not innovative. The makers seem to view it more as an interesting art experiment than an everyday cooking solution. And it’s biodegradable and thus environment friendly. What else could you want? (Besides an actual oven mitt, of course.)

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Kayla Albert
A freelance writer by trade and an artist at heart, Kayla is a spastic go-getter who likes to believe she is on the cutting edge of new trends in any arena. When she isn’t playing with words, she is most likely enthralled by some horrific reality show or reading a new self-help book. Before joining the fantastic CalFinder team, Kayla worked towards her bachelor’s degree in English Writing from the University of Colorado at Denver. She is committed to bringing a quirky edge to remodeling ideas and home design. You can also read Kayla's work at Confessions of a Perfectionist.