Category Archives:cork crafts

11
Feb

Cork Crafts: The Wino Cork Board

Cork Crafts: Wine Cork Board

If you're a wine drinker, cork crafts are a great way to use those leftover stoppers instead of tossing them into the trash! This clever project uses hundreds of salvaged corks to make an awesome 3D cork board.

Allison at Reduce, Reuse, Redecorate shares how she made this epic wino cork board. It's almost a massively scaled-up version of our mini wine cork board, and I love the rustic look and practical functionality of this project! Allison did an awesome job making a sturdy board. She also lined up the corks to give her board a finished look.

craftRECYCLED logo

To make your own giant wino corkboard, you'll need:

  • wine corks - I tried to estimate how many corks Allison used. It took at least 400 corks, so ask your friends, family, and maybe a local bar to save up for you!
  • particle board or other reclaimed wood - Go with whatever you have on hand or can salvage.
  • hot glue or wood glue - Allison used hot glue, but I might opt for wood glue instead. That's what I used for that mini cork board, and it's still going strong four years later.

Ready to get crafty? Get the tutorial here!

Posted:   |   Categories: cork board, cork crafts, Craft Recycled, crafty reuse, creative reuse, DIY, wine cork crafts
0
12
Jul

Spotted: Mysterious Wine Cork Chair

Cork Chair

Makezine's Laura Cochrane spotted this gorgeous cork chair at Lynmar Estate winery in Sebastopol, CA.

The cork chair's origins are a mystery. What's under all of those reclaimed wine corks? Did they cover an old chair that was past its prime? Did the build some sort of frame to cover? Cochrane wasn't entirely sure.

Whether it's made fro all corks or corks covering some kind of frame, I also wonder about what they used as an adhesive. There don't seem to be any physical materials holding the corks together, so they must have used a wood glue or maybe epoxy. It would have to be something strong to hold up to all of the drunken winery patrons having a sit-down on it, right?

This cork project may be a mystery, but if you want to get your cork crafting on, here are a few ideas for you:

wine cork heart

Do you have a favorite project for crafting with corks? Do you know more about the mysterious wine cork chair? Tell us about it in the comments!

 

Posted:   |   Categories: cork chair, cork crafts, DIY, Furniture, Home+Decor, Living, wine cork chair, wine corks
0
02
May

5 Wine Cork Crafts

Wine Cork Board

Do you hoard wine corks like I do? Let's bust that stash with some upcycled wine cork crafts!

Unless you're buying box or screw-top wine (no judgement here - lots of good bottles come in boxes or with screw tops these days!), chances are every time you pop a bottle of vino, you're left with a cork in your hand. Don't toss those suckers into the trash! Save them in a bowl for some rainy day crafting instead!

Wine corks aren't always made from actual cork, which for most of these projects is a-ok! The plastic corks are just as fun for crafting as the natural cork ones, and those plastic ones are actually a lot easier to cut up than natural cork. For either sort, a sharp, serrated knife gets the job done nicely if you need to slice and dice your corks.

Ready to get crafty? Check out some of these wine cork crafts!

1. Wino Cork board - If you have a nice stash of corks going, you can turn them into a mini cork board to keep your a little bit more organized.

2. Micro-Planters - Make your self the teeniest garden ever by transforming your old corks into micro-planters for succulents.

DIY cork plant markers

3. Plant Markers - This project works best with natural cork, but if you use a permanent marker that contrasts with the color of your synthetic cork, you can even use the plastic sort to make these cork plant markers!

4. Decorative Heart - Another project that's best with natural cork, though you could modify it with some artfully-placed synthetic ones. Gather your corks and make a sweet cork heart to hang on the wall!

5. Pendants - Use paint to add a pop of color and stamps to embellish your very own handmade wine cork pendants.

Have you made anything cool out of old wine corks? Tell us all about your favorite cork crafts in the comments!

Posted:   |   Categories: cork crafts, corks, crafty reuse, creative reuse, DIY, how to reuse wine corks, reuse, wine cork crafts, wine corks
0
30
Apr

Spotted: Wine Cork Pendants

craftRECYCLED logoWine Cork Pendants

Check out these beautiful pendants made from reclaimed wine corks!

We love crafting with wine corks around here. That humble little cork in your bottle of vino has so many crafty possibilities! Whether your bottle has a plastic or a natural cork, it's worth collecting those suckers in a little bowl, because both make great, free craft supplies. The bonus? When you craft with your old wine corks, you're keeping that material out of the waste stream.

wine cork pendants

Over on the Fiskars blog, Lisa Storms shares a tutorial for making some super sweet wine cork pendants. You only need a few materials to make your own:

  • A sharp knife - I've found that a serrated blade is best for cutting cork
  • Paint
  • Paint brush
  • Stamps
  • a 5mm eye screw

You probably have most of these supplies laying around the house! Ready to make your own wine cork pendants? Click here for the complete tutorial!

Posted:   |   Categories: Clothes+Accessories, cork crafts, Craft Recycled, DIY, DIY pendant, Living, reuse, upcycling, wine cork crafts, wine cork pendants, wine corks
0
30
Apr

Spotted: Wine Cork Pendants

craftRECYCLED logoWine Cork Pendants

Check out these beautiful pendants made from reclaimed wine corks!

We love crafting with wine corks around here. That humble little cork in your bottle of vino has so many crafty possibilities! Whether your bottle has a plastic or a natural cork, it's worth collecting those suckers in a little bowl, because both make great, free craft supplies. The bonus? When you craft with your old wine corks, you're keeping that material out of the waste stream.

wine cork pendants

Over on the Fiskars blog, Lisa Storms shares a tutorial for making some super sweet wine cork pendants. You only need a few materials to make your own:

  • A sharp knife - I've found that a serrated blade is best for cutting cork
  • Paint
  • Paint brush
  • Stamps
  • a 5mm eye screw

You probably have most of these supplies laying around the house! Ready to make your own wine cork pendants? Click here for the complete tutorial!

Posted:   |   Categories: Clothes+Accessories, cork crafts, Craft Recycled, DIY, Living, reuse, upcycling, wine cork crafts, wine cork pendants, wine corks
0