When you open a bottle of wine, you shouldn’t throw away the corks; you can use them to make many interesting things using a simple and convenient method.
You will need a wine cork, a pen, a penknife, and paint.
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1) Take a wine cork in your hands and draw (with a pen, pencil, marker) a picture, symbol, sign, letter, or animal of your choice on the end of the cork.
2) Using a penknife, cut out the symbol (it should protrude above the surface of the cork)
3) Color the stamp in your favorite color.
Personal stamp is ready! Now you can not only leave a signature, but also put a stamp next to it.
You need a lot of wine stoppers. You can write whole phrases with them, make a picture, and we will start with the beautiful figure of love - a big heart. This is an exclusive cool decor for your home.
You will need material on which the heart will be depicted. It could be a wall, a board, a book... Many wine corks. Glue, marker and paint.
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1) Take a material and draw a big heart on it.
2) Apply glue to the heart.
3) Glue the plugs in a horizontal position.
4) Color the heart in your favorite colors.
If your cabinet handle is broken, that's not a problem! All you need is a screw and a wine stopper.
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- Lightly sharpen the cork.
- Screw it to the cabinet door.
A wine cork cabinet handle will look interesting in your home and will last for a long time.
Your chandelier will never be left unattended if you make it yourself from wine corks.
You will need: (wine corks, fan grill, twine, lamp socket).
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- Screw the cartridge into the fan grille.
- Using string, make a cork hanger.
The first level suspension should be short and contain a large number of plugs The second level suspension should be longer than the first and contain fewer plugs. The third suspension is longer than the second. The fourth is the longest with the least amount of traffic jams. The number of plugs depends on the area of the fan grille. - Attach the chandelier to the ceiling.
You have created a wonderful masterpiece that brings mystery to your interior.
Revive your old photo frames! You will need: (wine corks, photo frame, glue).
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- Cut the corks in half.
- Apply glue to the frame.
- Glue the corks.
A stylish photo frame is ready! You can invent completely different photo frames. To do this, cut the corks into plates or circles and glue them to your liking. You can use whole corks, create various designs, glue the corks in a herringbone pattern, horizontally and vertically.
Knit a cork cover for a fun toy for your pet. He will roll the toy on the floor and grind off the claws. Try making a mouse out of a wine cork. Take a fur cover, sew on a tail and ears, draw eyes. Then place the cover over the cork. The toy is ready!
Holders are used for notes, letters, business cards and invitations! You can create them in different ways.
Method No. 1
Insert a wire twisted in a circle at one end into the wine cork. Decorate as you wish with beads and sparkles.
Method No. 2
Squeak two wine corks together. This can be done with a ribbon or elastic band. Then make a horizontal cut.
You can create a romantic atmosphere stylishly and beautifully with your own hands. For this you will need: candles (it is better to use scented ones), two glass vessels, and of course wine corks. Please note that one glass vessel should be small. Place a candle in it. The second vessel should be at least two, or preferably three times larger in size than the first. Place the first vessel with a candle in the second glass vessel. Fill the space left between the containers with wine corks. A wonderful romantic candlestick is ready!
Making a cork hanger is very simple; for this you will need a board, a screwdriver, and corks. Take a board and use a screwdriver to attach wine corks to it. Their number depends on your desire and the size of the board. Attach the hanger to the wall using a screwdriver. Now your hallway looks designer interesting!
Giraffe from traffic jams
A giraffe can be a wonderful interior decoration and a great gift! To create it you need - wine corks, paper, wire, glue.
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- Take some wire and create a frame in the shape of a giraffe.
- Cover the frame with paper in several layers.
- Cut wine corks in half.
- Glue the corks tightly on top of the paper without leaving any gaps. You need to use a lot of glue to make the giraffe last a long time.
Panel for notes
The panel can be created in the same way as we did capital letters and paintings made from corks. Now you can leave information to your loved ones in an original way. Use small needles to attach the letters to the panel.
Tags for seedlings
Markers for seedlings can be created very in a simple way. Take a wine cork and drill a hole (small) in it. Take a stick and insert it into the cork. Write the name of the crop on the cork. Now you won't be confused anymore!
To make skewers, cut wine corks into mugs. Decorate the mugs to your liking. You can draw flowers or hearts on them, or glue rhinestones. Insert a toothpick into the prepared mugs. Place the skewers into the food. Guests will notice your original creativity!
Cut the wine cork vertically. Take a small magnetic strip and glue half of the cork to it. The magnet is ready! With it you can attach a shopping list.
The stand is an indispensable thing in the kitchen. Every housewife should have it. It’s much nicer if it’s made with your own hands. To make it you will need: (wine corks, knife, sandpaper, glue gun, satin ribbons).
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- Cut wine corks horizontally. If you want to high stand, the plugs do not need to be cut.
- Glue the corks together into a shape (circle, square, hexagon).
- Paste over satin ribbon outer edge of the stand.
- Use ribbon to make a loop on the side for stand functionality.
He takes good care not only of himself and his loved ones, but also of helping those who live on the same planet with us. In this section you will learn how to make a house for birds. You will need: (thick cardboard, glue, wine corks).
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- Cut out the walls, roof and bottom of the house from cardboard.
- Make a house with a round or square entrance.
- Cut most of the corks vertically.
- Cover the walls of the house with corks.
- Cut the remaining corks into circles.
- Glue the mugs to the roof of the house.
The bird house is ready! Well done for taking care of the birds.
From wine corks you can create various decorations pendant, earrings, bracelet, pendant...You will need: (beads, wire, beads, fishing line, threads with a hook, and fabric). To make a pendant, use whole corks, and to create earrings, cut them. Use your imagination and skillful hands and then you will be able to create a whole collection of jewelry from wine corks.
Jewelry organizer
Every girl has jewelry, and we mostly store it in boxes. There is a new convenient way storage of jewelry. To create a organizer, take a frame and glue wine corks to the bottom. Make it your own. Corks can be whole, cut into halves, or in the form of circles. Attach several hooks to the organizer. The number of hooks depends on the number of decorations you have. Now your bracelets and beads will always be in a visible place. You can insert earrings into wine corks. The organizer will make your routine jewelry search easier and will decorate your wall.
Cork table top
You will need an existing countertop that is present in your home. All that remains is to decorate it with wine corks. You will need liquid nails to glue the corks to the countertops. Then coat it with varnish. The chic tabletop is ready!
Keychains made from corks
To create a keychain from corks, purchase special accessories, that is, a metal ring with a chain. Attach the stopper to the fittings. Decorate to your liking. Cork keychains can be a creative touch in your family.
You can create a decorative accessory in the form of a large Christmas tree. To do this, find a cone-shaped base and stick paper on it. Then glue the corks with the round side. You can create a huge variety of toys from corks. Use paints, paper, glue, decorative elements and of course a lot of imagination!
Boats for children
To create such an interesting toy, glue two or three corks together. Make a sail using paper and a toothpick. Decorate to your taste. Together with your child, try out the boat on the water.
The size of the ball depends on the number of plugs. The more plugs you have, the larger the ball you will get. Take some foam and cut out a ball. Paint it and the bottom of each cork in Brown color. By using glue gun glue the corks to the ball. The decorative ball is ready! He will become interesting decoration in your house.
Rugs
To create a bathroom rug, cut wine corks in half. Take a rubber mat (rubberized base) and glue the corks. Wood is environmentally friendly, durable useful material. A homemade cork rug will serve you for a long time and add mystery to your bathroom interior.
Cork handle
You will need 3-4 wine corks, ink or gel paste. Let's get started! Drill a through hole, but do not drill all the way through the last plug. Place the corks on the paste and glue them together. Decorate to your taste. Now you have a designer interesting pen made with your own hands.
To create cork curtains you will need fishing line, a meter, scissors, a drill and a huge amount of corks. Use beads and paints for decoration. Let's begin! Measure the height of the window, doorway(where you want to hang the curtains). Cut the fishing line to the length you need. Drill a hole in the plugs. Place plugs on the line. To create more beautiful curtains, put beads between the plugs. Make from 30 threads. The more threads, the more beautiful the curtains look. Secure all the threads to an additional horizontal thread. Attach it to the board. Unique decorative filament curtains ready!
You liked the article and you want to make a product out of corks with your own hands - go for it! If you have a question, where can I get so many plugs? - the answer is simple. Wine corks can be ordered in the online store at affordable price, or purchase them at a specialized store with interior goods in your city.
Hello, dear readers! Continuing the theme of unusual decorative elements, I would like to present to your attention crafts made from wine corks.
But first, let’s look at what this notorious wine cork is. Natural corks are made from the bark of the cork oak tree. Moreover, the bark from the tree in question is removed once every 10 years; the highest quality corks are considered to be those made from 50-year-old oak.
The production of cork takes place in several stages: the bark is removed from the tree and stored in specially provided warehouses for a year. After which, the bark is treated under the influence high temperatures, and cut into layers. The resulting layers are cut into strips, from which the plugs themselves are then turned into cylindrical shapes. After which the corks are polished, impregnated with wax and, by burning, the name of the winemaking organization is applied.
Types of traffic jams.
- Natural solid cork is a solid cylinder cut from the bark of the cork oak tree.
- Pressed cork is made from cork chips and wood glue (the production process is based on pressing the necessary components).
Where to buy wine corks?
Let's return to our main topic... if you plan to create decor from wine corks, then you will need a large number of these same corks. The best option, of course, the methodical accumulation of traffic jams left over from various festive events, but since this process is still unnecessarily time-consuming, you can go more in a simple way, by ordering the material in question on the Internet (in online stores, the price ranges from 300 rubles for 100 pieces of plugs).
What to make from wine corks.
Well, now that we’ve sorted this issue out, let’s start looking at products made from wine corks.
1. Cork vases.
Small vases for one small flower look great; such vases can be placed simply on the table, but in my opinion, they look most advantageous when mounted on the wall.
Next options decorative vases, are based on painstaking gluing of wine corks. Such vases look incredibly stylish and will definitely highlight any interior design. 
2. Decorative “bucket” for bottles.
Such a product, tied with an elegant white ribbon and complemented with large rhinestones, can serve as a centerpiece. festive table.
3. Products made from wine corks: Christmas wreath.
In Russia, New Year and Christmas wreaths are not particularly popular yet, but there is clearly interest in them, so why not make a wreath yourself using one like this? waste material like wine corks.
4. Decorative figures from corks.
A cork heart looks truly unusual. Just imagine how great it will look in your home decor for Valentine's Day.
The cork ball also cannot be ignored; I think it can very well act as an independent decorative element, in fact, it can be mounted on the ceiling in any room.
5. Crafts from wine corks: toys or figurines.
Looks most creative cork giraffe, although in principle the other figures are perceived extremely positively. If you still have toy parts (legs, ears, arms), then you will be able to create such beauty in a split second!
6. Cork pencil holder.
To make such a pencil holder you will need glue, corks and tin. The corks should be fixed to the surface of the jar in the form of hedgehog needles. By the way, each cork can be cut in half, this way the “needles” will be the most optimal length.
7. Cork basket.
Using wine corks requires creative approach Just look how wonderful this cork basket looks, which can easily be used as a candy dish or bread bin.
8. Cork chair.
Wine corks in the interior can appear not only in compact products, but also in more global ones, such as armchairs. Interesting idea, right?!
9. Kitchen “apron” made from wine corks.
Wine corks can be used to decorate kitchen apron, but since if they become dirty, they will be difficult to clean, care should be taken to protect them. To do this, place wine corks behind a transparent glass screen.
10. Table lamp.
Such unusual lamp, will become the main decoration of any interior. Its muted glow will certainly create a cozy and unique atmosphere.
11. Chandelier made from corks.
The base of the chandelier is created from the front part floor fan, the top row of plugs is fixed on metal rings, the next ones on rope pieces. By the way, we have already considered options for using ropes, you can read the review.
12. Cork floor mats.
An excellent solution is to use corks to create floor mats, they are not afraid of moisture and look nice!
13. Wall panels.
Corks can be placed in frames or created as a frameless piece. Both round and square panels look equally stylish. These crafts made from wine corks will fit wonderfully into the interior of a bedroom or living room.
14. Seal from a wine cork.
If you need to create small, identical designs, and drawing images by hand is too laborious, try cutting out the required shape on the base of the cork. After preparation, dip the resulting seal in paint and leave it on the selected surface, required amount fingerprints.
15. Decorations for the New Year.
Such pendants will perfectly decorate New Year tree. And the pendant in the first photo can easily be used as a wrist bracelet.
16. Cork tray.
Very good decision making a tray from corks. Moreover, it seems to me that The best decision the use of corks, wood and glass look so harmonious when framing such a simple waste material as a wine cork.
17. Product made from cork - a candlestick.
Such a candlestick can be made in a matter of seconds, and how well it will fit into the interior of a house or apartment. To make it you will need corks, a gel candle, a large glass or a vase. We pour corks into the vase, place a glass with gel candle, and fill the side spaces with plugs.
18. Hot stand.
This stand is already a kind of classic; note how expensive the model framed with a wooden frame looks. In addition, I can’t ignore a product tied with a metal band (clamp); it’s simple, quick and beautiful!
19. Stand for a glass.
Such beautiful, harmonious coasters will definitely please your friends, and they will not forget to put the glass in a specially designated place.
20. Cork birdhouses.
The cork bird houses look really great, the overall thoughtfulness of the image is really impressive. I especially admire the model in the first photo, sometimes you even forget that this is a birdhouse and not a real one village hut!
21. Stand for jewelry.
Owners of different sizes of jewelry will love this cork stand. To make a stand, you will need plywood or chipboard, a picture frame and corks. We fix the frame on a sheet of chipboard, and glue the plugs on the space inside the frame; you can attach nails to the plugs, and then hang decorations on them. Additional options You can look at jewelry storage, or you can study photos of jewelry cabinets.
22. Photo frame.
Corks can be used to decorate both picture frames and photo frames; this frame will look most harmonious in the kitchen interior.
23. Cork box.
Notice how great the box looks, created from wine corks, coated with clear varnish and complemented with pieces of rope and burlap.
24. Curtains made from wine corks.
Curtains made from cork look very stylish, regardless of whether it is a short or long model. But I would especially like to mention the cork curtains, complemented with beads, they look really fashionable! Curtains made of beads can be viewed.
You might think that this article is intended for wine lovers, but in fact, there are many more cork lovers, and if you wish, you can find a sufficient supply of wine corks at your nearest winery. However, inspiration always has a place in our lives.
1.Cork handle
This craft is very simple: you need to drill holes in the center of the plugs (it will work out much better if you have a drill) and insert the handle inside.
2. Stand for teapot and cups
There are many ways you can make these cute, tactile, and easy-to-use items. For example, you can do this:
But we will look at this ager method:
To create coasters you will need 10-12 wine corks, a knife for cutting circles, needles, threads.
Cut the corks into 5 mm circles, from each you will get 8-10 slices, for a total of about 80 pieces. This is enough to make two cup holders. Place cork mugs on the table, creating the desired geometric pattern, or simply folded in circles. Connect the circles together with two stitches. Try contrasting threads for an artistic effect.
3.Wall panel
An original way to show your guests your collection of wine corks is to create such an unusual panel in your kitchen.
In order to create such a panel. You need to stick the existing plugs onto chipboard sheet or other base cut to the shape of the area you are going to cover. This is very convenient, since such a panel can be secured with 1-2 self-tapping screws, and when you get tired of it, it can be easily removed.
By the way, you can cover an entire wall in this way:
4.Sculpture made from corks
A charming giraffe or other sculptures from corks can be made by adding a bit of imagination to the work. You can do this work together with your children; they will be very interested in participating in the process. Of course, you can make any animal you like, only the principle is important. You will need framing wire, newspaper, and texture tape to reinforce the structure. But the main thing, of course, is corks and construction glue.
First you need to make a wire frame and wrap it with newspaper. So that the animal has a shape. Then you need to wrap this entire structure with tape.
Now you can glue the plugs, placing them parallel to each other.
Finally, let your child fill all the gaps between the plugs with glue. This work does not require any care; when the glue dries, it will become completely invisible.
5. Bath mat
Could there be anything more pleasant than putting your feet on the warm, elastic, natural surface of balsa wood after taking a shower? A master class on making this cozy rug will tell you all the subtleties >>>
6.Cork candlesticks
A great option when you need themed candle holders, such as for a wine party. This is done quickly, there is no need for additional accessories. Plus, these candle holders can also be easily disassembled and the plugs can be used for other fun projects.
7. Cork necklace
Cork tree – unique natural material. And if you like wooden decorations or you wear a boho style, then these products will come in handy. It is necessary to carefully cut the wine corks into circles and fasten them together with a pattern. You can add rhinestones, rivets, or paint the corks with paints. Hang the finished decoration on a ribbon.
8.Mini boats
Let's say you're not a big wine fan and you only have a couple of corks all year. But. for sure. You have kids you want to please. See what a wonderful boat you can make from the corks you have. She doesn't drown! Has a sail! No, look at her through the eyes of a child. Isn't it true that she is alive?
9. Cork wreath
The essence of the method is that you cover the base with corks, gluing them with construction glue. It's easy and fun!
10.Jewelry panel
This simple and functional piece uses wine corks as jewelry holders. This is very convenient, especially for stud earrings; they easily stick into the cork and do not get lost.
11.Letters
This way you can easily decorate country house or a wine cellar. You can make a whole word or sentence out of letters. IN suitable place such decor will look very stylish. Bonus - it's very easy to do.
12.Mini stamps
A great opportunity to make personalized stamps for your children. They will enjoy stamping in a variety of patterns. And, in addition, you can decorate cards and invitations.
13.Tabletop made of cork
This plastic table has become a stylish table for evening wine drinking, thanks to the fact that its tabletop is covered with halves of wine corks.
Using the same principle, a tray made from corks
14. Lampshade made from corks
15.Curtain made of corks
A simple product. When we were kids, we made curtains like this out of twisted strips of cardboard and paper clips.
16. Toys made from corks
You can make amazing crafts from corks with your children. The good news is that for this there is no need to collect a huge number of corks and drink a lot of wine.
17.Chair made of corks
Do you think it’s comfortable to sit in such chairs? In any case, the massage effect is guaranteed
18. House made of wine corks
In fact, of course, the house is not made entirely of cork, it is simply covered with them for insulation purposes. But the scope of the work, as well as the wine drinking, is simply amazing.
Today it is easy to find many trinkets that can be useful for handicrafts and making designer items. This includes wine and champagne corks, which make very unusual and useful crafts. You can take just a few corks and make creative products. If you don't have enough traffic jams, try asking restaurant or cafe workers for them.
What can you make from champagne corks?
If in the house or country house there is old wardrobe or a chest of drawers, then designer handles will decorate it. It is not recommended to replace fittings on new furniture to avoid voiding the warranty. Handles made from champagne corks will be an original addition to the interior in the eco-minimalist style.
Materials:
- champagne cork;
- screw;
- crosshead screwdriver;
- pencil.
Using screw movements, turn the plug until it is firmly attached to the screw.
Making a napkin holder from wine corks
Materials:
- wine cork;
- large beads;
- needle;
- dense thread;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- knife.
Using a ruler and pencil, mark the cork into seven or eight identical segments and cut into circles with a knife. Mark the middle on each of them and string them onto a thread using a needle, alternating with beads. When finished, tie a knot tightly, forming a beautiful “necklace” for the napkin.
Fridge magnets for kids
Materials:
- champagne cork;
— magnets measuring 5-7 mm;
— glue with a high degree of bonding;
- knife;
- marker.
It’s not difficult to make your own in the refrigerator. To do this you need to cut top part corks, drop a little glue into the cut area and attach a magnet. Once the glue has dried, you can mark the letter with a marker.
Flower vase made from corks
Materials:
- wine corks;
- thick glass vase rectangular shape;
- hot glue;
- knife;
- ruler;
- pencil.
To reduce the time needed to make a vase, use a ruler to measure the distance from the edge of the vase to the bottom and the length of the stopper. By calculation, we set aside the required number of stoppers for the four sides of the vase. Cut off the protruding edges of the cork in advance. Glue corks lengthwise along the edge of the protruding rib, starting from the edge of the bottom at all corners of the vase.
Champagne cork necklace
An unusual decoration made with your own hands can not only become a source of pride, but also an original gift loved ones
Materials:
- wine corks;
- colored wool threads;
- needle;
- ruler;
- knife;
- pencil;
- thimble;
- accessories for decoration;
- hot glue;
- felt
To make jewelry with your own hands, the cork must be marked into several equal parts (4-5 mm each) and cut with a knife. For each circle you need to choose its own color, or make several circles of one color range. Having stepped back a little from the edge, you can begin to “tie” the edges of the circle.
The middle should resemble a star. To avoid injury, use a thimble when sewing. The knot must be hidden with inside mug.
When all the circles are tied, glue them onto the felt, and then carefully cut off the protruding edges of the material. You can use chains for a necklace or bracelet as accessories.
How to make a chandelier with your own hands
For the manufacture of lighting fixture It will take quite a lot of traffic and a little patience.
Materials:
— wine cork (about 100 pcs.);
— metal grill fan;
- dense thread;
- screw with ring (about 100 pcs.);
- pliers;
- clamp.
Using pliers you need to screw the screws into the center of the plugs and tie each ring to a thread. The result is three lengths of threads with plugs. The final touch is to strengthen the clamp on the top of the chandelier. To create a single format, wrap the clamp with the same thread or twine of the same color.
DIY heart - a creative declaration of love
Materials:
— wine stopper (42 pcs.);
— instant glue;
- gouache;
- red ribbon or braid;
- brush.
The corks are glued together in ascending order: first one, then two on top of it in a checkerboard pattern, three on top, etc. When a layer of eight corks is glued, we divide the remaining six into two parts and glue three to the last layer, moving away from the edge. Decorate the edges of the heart with braid, and upper layer cover with paint.
Making your own bathroom rug
A rug in the bathroom is not just a decorative item, but also important element for creating comfortable interior. To keep your feet always warm, try making a mat out of cork.
Materials:
- wine cork;
- base for the rug;
- knife;
- hot glue.
Boats made of traffic jams
You can delight the kids on warm spring days with a walk and fun boat competitions in the creek.
Required for one boat:
- plug (4 pcs.);
— instant adhesive;
— screw with ring (2 pcs.);
- toothpick;
- thin plastic;
- dense thread (3-4 m).
Glue three corks together, insert a toothpick with plastic threaded into the upper part. Screw a screw into the middle of the lower part and fasten the thread to the ring. Screw a screw onto the remaining cork and secure the other end of the thread. Wind the thread onto a “spool” of cork.
Photo frame and basket of wine corks
Using all of the above methods of creating products made from wine and champagne corks, you can make an organizer for decorations with your own hands, decorate, mount or glue an original tabletop in the living room. Don't rush to throw away bottle caps; if you collect enough of them, you will have many opportunities to create creative decorative items.
Cork curtain and phone holder
Cork print for kids
What people don’t use to decorate their interiors! Craftswomen and designers, people with a rich imagination and simply originals can create a completely functional and beautiful thing from the most unexpected material, for example, DIY wine cork decor. This material is practical (it is not afraid of either a hot pan or a cold window sill), environmentally friendly and gives the house even more warmth and comfort, and buying wine corks for decoration is not difficult in the modern world.
- Wall decor with wine corks
- Numbers and letters from traffic jams
- Photo frame
- Table decoration
- Hot coasters
- Cork floor mat
- Minivases
- Stamps for scrapbooking
- Jewelry
Wall decor with wine corks
You can decorate an entire wall or part of it, a wall niche or a kitchen apron with wine corks. You can create voluminous decor from wine corks by laying out entire images, or simply stick them on the wall surface. Even the simplest combinations of elements (alternating vertical and horizontal stripes or diagonal orientation) will allow you to obtain a surface with an interesting texture. It is important that beautiful decor made of cork was attached to the walls for a long time, and the owners did not worry about any of the corks. Therefore, it is best to use contact or acrylic glue for gluing parts.
Numbers and letters from traffic jams
The easiest way is to make three-dimensional letters for interior decoration. This doesn't require much:
- sufficient quantities of corks;
- cardboard;
- glue;
- additionally ribbons or other decorations for the plugs.
Manufacturing process:
- Make a template of the required symbol and cut it out of cardboard.
- Glue wine corks onto the cardboard using glue.
You can make a large monogram of the first letter of the owner’s name and decorate it with a wall or an entire inscription for which there is a place on a windowsill or table. In the same way, you can make decor from cork with your own hands in the form of numbers, which will be useful, for example, for congratulating the hero of the day.
Photo frame
You can make decor from cork on the wall under the photo if you just paste it into a regular one. wooden frame a lot of corks and attach a drawing or photograph to them. Or stick corks on cardboard (as in the case of letters) in a certain order in the form of a frame. For wooden house or dachas, for rustic style or Provençal, such decor is ideal.
Table decoration
The festive table can be decorated not only with wine bottles, but also with their corks. Make a cut in the cork, attach a spruce twig or ribbon to it, insert a postcard or card with the guest's name into the cut - and a simple table decoration is ready.
You can similarly make candlesticks or New Year’s wreaths from the same corks:
Hot coasters
Another DIY decoration made from wine corks is hot coasters. Balsa wood is perfect for this role, because it hardly heats up, looks beautiful, and is also environmentally friendly. pure material. Stands can be made from parts of corks cut lengthwise, or you can place the corks on the edge.
Corks can be glued, tied with wire, or glued to cardboard - there are a lot of decor options. You can even assemble the plugs without gluing using a metal tie:
Cork floor mat
Wine corks are pleasant to the touch not only for your hands, but also for your feet. Imagine that after a hard day at work you sit in a chair and put your feet on a cork mat - it is moderately hard and at the same time soft, and its textured surface will provide a massage effect. Well, if you feel sorry for using such a rug for its intended purpose, it can also perform a decorative function, simply complementing the interior of the room.
Minivases
To make this decor from wine and champagne corks you will need:
- bottle caps;
- stationery knife;
- a handful of earth;
- miniature greens.
Manufacturing process:
- Using a knife, carefully (so as not to crumble the cork) scrape out its insides.
- Fill the void with soil and plant a plant.
- The bottom of unstable plugs can be trimmed or a stand can be made for it.
