There is just something about a Christmas Tree, the smell of a real one, finding the perfect size and shape for the room or rooms. So, we’ve come up with something for the crafter who can’t throw anything away just in case you need it someday (you know who you are). This is your time to shine. Pull out those ‘someday this will come in handy’ boxes, and let’s make some trees, a tree farm, a whole forest!
Read moreMake Your Own Cork Puff Ornaments!
Add a dash of sustainability to your holiday decor with these quick cork puff ornaments. These soft, plush ornaments can be flat-packed to save space in your holiday decorations box and won't shatter like glass blub ornaments.
Read moreIs Glue Down or Floating Flooring Right for Your Project?
When you are remodeling, the choices can be overwhelming! Even once you have decided you want to install cork flooring, there is still the question: is glue down or floating flooring best for my home? Here is our guide for selecting the right flooring installation type for your home.
Read moreBefore and After - Transforming a Space with Cork Flooring
Embarking on a room re-do can be an exciting yet daunting prospect. From figuring out a budget to deciding on what key aspects of the space are most important to you and your family, many decisions need to be made.
Read moreLiving in the Cork Forest
Vast portions of Portugal are covered in montado or cork oak forests. Unlike the traditional forests of North America, the montado is a blend of trees and grassland, creating a home for a wide variety of animals. Many cork forests have been converted into agricultural farming or property development. This caused mass displacement of some of the animals of the cork forest. Some of these displaced animals are now listed as threatened or endangered species.
Read more3 Proven but Forgotten Reasons to Use Natural Cork
With all the recent focus on sustainability and climate change, we thought it would be an excellent time to remind everyone of some reasons to use natural cork in your packaging.
The Sustainable Future and Why You Should Lead the Way
Being in the cork business, we were, of course, more conscious of environmental issues than most folks. We prided ourselves then, as we do to this day that we were dealing with a totally natural and sustainable material like cork.
Stand Out On the Shelf! Selecting your Closure
After working for months and years to develop your brand and build your distillery, you know that packaging is a vital element of selling your final product. But in many cases, the design of the closure is often left to the last minute. The closure is one of your product's critical components and typically the only "moving piece" your customers will interact with. You want to wow them as they hear the telltale "pop.”
Read moreWhich Wall Tile Thickness is Right For My Project?
Choosing the right thickness wall tiles can make or break your project! It's essential to understand each thickness's functionality and limitations to decide which fits your project best. We offer three thickness options for our patterned wall tiles to fit a variety of needs.
Read moreIntroducing the Urban Bark Planter
For several years our primitive planter has been a staple for natural gardening enthusiasts. We have been working behind the scenes to make a companion planter ideal for the in-home gardener who needs to maximize space on a counter or table. The new urban planter sits flat on a surface. It can be set on a deck railing, table, or the ground, opening up new options for natural bark planters.
Read moreThe Vital Role of the Bottle Closure - by Sonny Jelinek
After working for months (and years) to come up with your brand and build your distillery, bottle closure decisions often get left to the very end. But the closure is one of the critical components of packaging, and a part of the final product that your customers (not to mention reviewers, judges, and journalists) will interact with.
Read moreDiscovering the Cork Trees of Georgia Veterans State Park
When we think about cork oak trees, our minds usually drift to countries surrounding the western Mediterranean Sea and the Iberian Peninsula, but did you know that cork may be closer than Southern Europe? Join us on a trip to discover the cork trees in Georgia’s Veterans State Park.
Read moreGreen Roof Garden with Cork Aggregate
In 2015 we began a rooftop garden using raised bed planters and soil with a cork aggregate. Since 2015 it has provided us with fresh vegetables every year!
Broad Museum Installation: William Kentridge "In Praise of Shadows"
In 2022, The Broad Museum in Los Angeles reached out about using cork to fulfill their vision for the special Exhibition, William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows. The goal was to create three immersive experiences to transport the viewer into the complex topics that have influenced Kentridge's work.
Read moreA little bit about the Jelinek Cork logo
The Jelinek Cork logo has undergone several transformations over the years. The most recent logo was designed, approved and put into action in 2008. Michal Macko, a graphic designer in Bratislava, created the logo as an entry for a logo design competition. The competition was developed by Korok Jelinek for the University of Graphic Design in Bratislava, Slovakia.
The Jelinek Cork logo symbolizes many things:
The tree represents the cork oak tree – the source of cork.
The tree also represents nature and the environment – issues Jelinek Cork Group cares deeply about.
The tree branches represent deer antlers and the Jelinek name. In Czech, the word “Jelinek” means “little deer”.
Finally, just as cork is stripped off the tree and then regrown, so are the antlers of a deer – they are shed each year and then regrown.
Jelinek Cork Group’s current logo