Key-holder made of cork
cork
COMPOSITION
PROPERTIES
Cork is a continuous, thick protective layer of dead cells produced from phellogen tissue that grows around the cork oak tree stem. The average chemical composition of cork is: 45% suberin; 27% lignin, 12% polysaccharides, 6% ceroids, 6% tannins. There are two very different types of cork: the first cork generated, produced by the original phellogen of the tree, named virgin cork, and the newer layers, formed by regenerated phellogens, named reproduction cork.
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Very light Impermeable to liquids and gases Elastic and compressible Thermal and acoustic insulator Fire retardant Hypoallergenic Decay resistant Natural touch Biodegradable
APPLICATION
MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Cork is a light natural material that can be easily carved, cut, shaped and formed. For these reasons it’s used in many industries.
The first association that came to my mind was the use of cork to cork wine bottles. I suddenly entered the mood of a wine lover who wants something characteristic to hang the keys of his cellar of fine wines. The round shape of the cork stoppers made me think of wine grapes and this is how Drunkey was born: a key holder in the shape of a bunch of grapes. It’s simply made with cork stoppers kept together by a metal wire structure with the help of hot glue.
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Thermal Insulation Anti-vibration floating panels Fashion industry Cars Aeroplanes Cork stoppers Cork powder for restoration cleaning
MARCO MODENA