Cheese press

An improvised cheese press Another improvised cheese press About the cheese press A cheese press is a device used to exert a constant pressure on cheese during the manufacturing process. The cheese is usually wrapped in cheesecloth and place inside a 2 part cheese mould. This step helps to bind the curds together and is usually completed over a 24/48 hour period. Commercial presses are available, but there are many ways for the home cheesemaker to improvise one. Do a Creative Commons search and see how many different ways people have found to press cheese using everyday household items! Simple weight system Water is a very easy way to provide an accurate weight for a press. 1 pint = 1 lb so 1 gallon of water weighs about 8 pounds.