Ever wondered what to do with all those wine corks that you have been saving for some reason? Well here is the answer to that problem: make a recycled cork-board.
Approximate Time: 1hr + depending on size
Supplies:
wine corks
thin piece of plywood for the back
wood glue
picture framing wire and hooks for the back
Instructions:
A recycled cork cork-board is easy to make, useful, and decorative.
Buy plywood in the size that you want your finished product to be.
Attach picture framing hooks and wire to the back. Doing so after you glue on the corks could ruin your project.
Lay plywood face up with hooks on the bottom. Spread wood glue onto the the plywood and glue corks down covering the entire surface.
Let project dry by following the directions on the back of the glue bottle, usually 24 hours minimum.
Hang and enjoy!
Remember to use wood glue because it works the very best. I have tried this with Gorilla glue and it did not work very well.
I have been trying to use up the corks that I have and decided to make this version of a cork "cork board". It was easy to make and can fit into smaller space than a normal cork board. Plus I think it is more interesting.
Approximate Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 1
Supplies:
1 wooden yard stick
40-45 corks
hot glue gun
drill
nail or screw
Steps:
Start by laying out the corks on top of the yard stick. Then move them off to the side of the yard stick in the order you want to adhere them. I did spend time looking for ones that had interesting pictures or neat fonts on them. :) Also consider with you want to change line them all up the same way or change it up and have some go up right and some be on their sides.
Using a hot glue gun, run a line along the cork and press it firmly onto the yard stick. Continue up the yard stick, making sure that the corks are centered on the stick and as straight as possible.
If you want to hang the bulletin stick vertically, then leave space for one or two corks at the top. Mark the spot for your hole with a pencil. I recommend putting your hole in the gap underneath the edge where two corks meet.
Drill a hole in the yard stick big enough for the head of your screw or nail to fit through. Test fit the hole. Note: If the hole needs to be big, I suggest that you first drill a small hole and then use a larger bit to get it the right size. This will help prevent the yard stick from cracking.
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Recycled Wine Cork Bulletin Boards