what can be made from wine corks
Wine corks are an excellent material for crafts; firstly, they are real oak, which is appreciated by many handmade lovers. Crafts made from wine corks are unique, original, useful and, most importantly, it is a natural material. Availability of traffic jams plays an important role - you don’t need to buy anything.
So don't throw away your wine bottle caps , there's a lot of room for creativity. Used wine bottle corks will help you create new unusual and very useful things. Of course, you can’t present all the possibilities in one article, but the most interesting ideas are collected here, from a rug made of wine corks to key chains and boxes.
In the article you will find how to do:
- Wine cork rug
- Wine cork stand
- Wine cork board
- Wine cork decor
- Wine cork wreath
- Card holders
- Coffee table
- Wine cork curtains
- Cork handles
- Cork keychain
- Dart board
- Candlestick made from wine corks
- Wine cork box
- Wine cork hanger
- Cork stamps
Wine cork handles
They look stylish in the photo, and handles are made from wine corks very quickly, in a matter of minutes. The main thing is to have a wine cork drill with a suitable drill bit. Drill holes in the center of several plugs and insert a writing rod into these holes. For a shorter rod, three drilled plugs are enough, for a longer rod, four. So, stylish and at the same time eco-friendly stationery is ready.
The author's recommendation is not to try to increase the supply of wine corks while working.
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How to make a bath mat
Having collected a sufficient number of corks, you need to cut each one along its entire length with a sharp knife. Form the halves into a rectangle, placing the corks flat side down. Then cut out a lining of the same size from any rubberized material and, using glue, glue the corks in rows onto the base over all areas. Since balsa wood has unique properties, this rug is not susceptible to mold, is hypoallergenic and antifungal.
Wall panel
For the panel, all corks must be cut in half crosswise, then there will be more of them. Then they need to be painted depending on the pattern that will be used for the panel. Then you need to glue them with the cut edge onto a cardboard or plastic board with a printed pattern. The flight of fancy in this case is limitless. You can also not cut the corks and glue them randomly, then you will get a three-dimensional panel. Monochrome panels are also very impressive and create depth of space. And if you have enough patience and traffic jams, you can create unique wallpaper with your own hands.
For those who are interested in this type of creativity and self-expression, you can find thousands of photos and hundreds of master classes on learning how to make crafts from wine corks on the Internet. The corks themselves can also be purchased from online stores or craft stores. Having collected materials and tools, you can sit down at the table and start creating.
Curtains
This development belongs to the category of crafts made from corks for the garden, since, most likely, such a product will not be applicable to the interior of a modern apartment.
For a beautiful appearance, you must first sketch out a sketch plan for the location of the plugs. The manufacture itself consists of measuring the doorway in such a way that the distance from the floor to the curtain is maintained at least 7-10 cm.
Now you will need an improvised cornice (a mop holder or any other oblong and strong base) the width of the opening, taking into account its reliable fixation.
When assembling the first tape, you need to cut off the wires with a margin for a knot in the lower part and fastening to the cornice. First, after wrapping the wire at the bottom, they begin to string corks of the desired colors and sizes.
In addition, there is a more painstaking, but quite interesting idea to maintain the distance between the strung corks by tying knots at the bottom and top. All other tapes are created according to the same principle, and their number varies depending on the required density of their placement.
Decor elements
Round note boards
Small round boards can decorate a nursery or bedroom. The cork fabric, inserted into an old hoop, is painted in different colors at your discretion. Pin photos and sweet messages to your loved ones to the board.
Coasters for glasses
These coasters are a very simple and stylish table decoration for any party. Cut circles of the required size from cork cloth, cover them with two layers of wood primer and decorate them with drawings and inscriptions using stencils. It's time to invite your friends!
Panel in the form of a geographical map
This project will take some work, but the results are worth it. First, transfer an image of a geographic feature onto a piece of cork. To do this, you need to cut out a paper template and trace it with a marker.
To make cutting out the card easier, hold the cork sheet over a pan of boiling water. Ready! Now you can put the boundaries of states or regions on the panel, and for greater effect, insert stationery nails in any order.
Mouse pad
Perhaps the easiest project to complete. You just need to cut a rectangle of the desired size from the cork cloth. By the way, the shape can be any other, but it’s better to choose something not too complicated. Paint the finished rug using a marker and stencils or leave it as is.
Pencil holder
Glue 6 cork disks together and drill several small-diameter holes in them. This original stand will decorate any desktop.
Panel "Map of the World"
Here is a more complex version of the panel we already wrote about. Print a paper map and cut out all the continents and islands. Then glue them to a piece of cork using double-sided tape.
This will make it easier to trim the cork evenly along the contour. A plywood rectangle needs to be covered with checkered fabric, and then all geographical objects must be attached to it in the correct order. Use paper nails or pins to mark places that interest you.
Large board for notes
Using masking tape and acrylic paint, apply the desired design to the canvas. Beautiful and simple!
Framed panel
You will need a considerable number of wooden frames, which need to be painted in bright colors. The main purpose of these panels is to decorate the interior, but if desired, they can be used as information boards.
Cork wall
To decorate a wall, you can use either a single piece of canvas in a roll or individual fragments tightly fitted to each other. The look of the room can be changed as often as you like with photographs, pictures and messages attached to the cork surface.
Vases
An empty tin can needs to be painted inside and outside from the bottom. Now it’s time to coat it with glue and wrap it with cork tape. Secure the canvas with pins and leave until completely dry. Any flowers, including indoor ones that need to be planted in the ground, will look good in such a vase.
Panels for jewelry
You already understand that the most important thing in such a panel is an attractive frame. Now all your jewelry will be visible and in perfect order.
Furniture
Here are some items from the Twodesigners collection. It included tables and lamps made of cork and metal. The design turned out to be very simple, modern and practical.
More than 2,500 wine corks were used to make this stool. All of them are placed in a durable mesh case and mounted on a steel frame. The chair looks very original precisely because everyone can see what its seat is filled with.
This stool looks like a huge champagne cork. The most interesting thing is that it is made of the appropriate material.
And this chair was designed by Timothy John for the Thanks company. The powder-coated steel frame has a very interesting shape, reminiscent of a wire trash can, and the cork seat seems very comfortable and practical.
A very unusual fruit dish was made according to a design by Carlo Trevisiani. It consists of a wine bottle and a cork plate. The most wonderful feature of this design is the ability to insert the tray into any bottles with a suitable neck. The design turns out to be very stable.
Hanger
Single plugs nailed to a wooden base perpendicular to the wall will serve as a convenient and unusual clothes hanger. A lighter design of parallel elements with screwed-in hooks forms a nice wall-mounted key holder.
Girls will love the idea of getting a cork jewelry organizer, because earrings can easily be stuck into this material, and rings and bracelets can be hung on hooks.
Apron design
When everything is ready, be sure to wait until the glue has completely dried. If parts of the plugs are outside the plywood, they can be carefully trimmed with a knife. Before attaching the plywood with plugs, use a drill to make holes in the wall and place the dowel there. Attach the base with plugs, connect it to the wall using screws or screws. You've probably left the holes uncovered with the plugs, now it's time to glue them to the exposed areas. Your apron is ready.
If you are afraid that such a coating will not be practical (soot and grease will settle on the corks, and washing them will be problematic), order glass of the same size over the decorative surface. Then fasten it according to the principle of fixing the plywood itself directly.
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Candlesticks
Cork corks make amazingly beautiful decorative candlesticks that are very easy to make. Cork corks make amazingly beautiful decorative candlesticks
For production you will need
- cortical plugs;
- glass transparent vase with a wide neck;
- glass candlestick (it should be several times smaller in size than the vase);
- a piece of silk ribbon (optional);
- additional decor (optional).
Operating procedure
- A candlestick is placed in an empty vase.
- The free space (between the candlestick and the walls of the vase) is filled with corks.
- The neck of the vase is tied with a ribbon. If desired, you can add other decorative elements - attach a spruce sprig or a bunch of viburnum, a bouquet of dried flowers or several cinnamon sticks with a ribbon.
Or you can simply fill a beautiful transparent vase with cork stoppers - it will turn out very stylish.
Corks in a glass vase - simple and stylish If there is no transparent vase, you can replace it with a basket made of wicker or wire.
Decorative figures
Cork corks are ideal for making decorative figurines, which will also decorate the interior, making it more alive.
For example, for New Year's crafts: a company of funny snowmen will help create a festive mood. Cork corks are suitable for making decorative figures
A romantic couple in love will be appropriate at any time of the year.
Funny cork lovers always bring a kind smile
It will take a little time to make such crafts, even if you are making them for the first time.
