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Securing a cork in a pressurized bottle

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knot4u:
You might try the Beer Knot (not Champagne Knot) with a Gleipnir Binder finish. In other words, you bring the free ends up and tie the Gleipnir Binder at the top. I haven't tried this yet. So, it might be non-workable.

As far as being decorative, I would work on getting something to work first. Decoration can be added relatively easily with some creativity.

SS369:
Taking Barry's suggestion a step further. If there will be considerable handling of the bottle(s) you could drip a tiny drop of sealing wax (nice color) over the knot of choice, thus locking the knot semi-permanently.

SS

Drugstorebrewer:
Got it.
Thanks for the input on this.
Next step is to bring in a bunch of bottles and test it out!
I'll be in touch and let you know how this comes along.

SS369:
Glad to be of service Drugstorebrewer.
Please bring some pictures with the next update!

SS

roo:

--- Quote from: roo on January 13, 2012, 05:34:28 PM ---Balancing a line over a cylinder end can be a real pain.  You might consider laying a piece of fabric or fine mesh netting over the corked end, and then slipping a Boa Knot over the neck to secure the fabric.  The coil-twist-fold method is very fast, and if you arrange the knot carefully, it has quite a nice look.

http://notableknotindex.webs.com/boaconstrictor.html

--- End quote ---
I'd like to offer a variation on this.

Instead of fabric, you could lay a separate short cord over the cork and let it drape down.  Then, throw the Boa or Constrictor Knot over the neck and cork cord ends.  Before tightening the Boa/Constrictor, tuck the cork cord ends under the Boa/Constrictor cords one more time for extra friction.

Let me know if you need a diagram for clarity.

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