I have vivid memories of the different sets of salt and pepper shakers that our family used when I was growing up. I have a few of them at our home and it is fun to use them, but there are a few that go unused because I haven’t been able to find a cork or rubber stopper the right size to fit the opening at the bottom.
The Danish salt shaker I used growing up
A few months ago, I had another one of those “ah-ha” moments.
I went into my dresser drawer and pulled out a fresh set of expandable foam earplugs. It was the perfect solution!!!
I didn’t use the whole foam earplug. I cut it in half, lengthwise and was able to make two stoppers out of it and use half in another shaker. 
What a deal!
One of the great things about using the expandable foam is that it will fit any size opening, unless you have an opening that is rather large.
If you head over to Sincerely, Emily you can see another cute salt and pepper shaker set that I used as a child.
Have you found a source for the plastic stoppers or perfect size cork to replace the ones that break on your salt and pepper shakers?
Sincerely, Emily
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Just make sure that the earplug hasn’t been used first…just sayin’ 😉
YES YES. I tried to word it very carefully – using a “fresh set”
Used – eeeeekkkkkk! and YUCK!
Although…if they were used…they might stick better 😉
We are a manufacturer of stoppers for salt and pepper shakers. Sizes range from 3/8″ to 2″. Made in the US with FDA materials. Call me at 310-329-2888 M-F 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM PST. Angela
Hi Angela – thanks for your comment and the link to your website. I see they are Made in the U.S.A. That is great. I will check it all out more in detail soon. Thanks again.