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February 02, 2010

Put a cork in it

By Kashi Read more daily challenge and new ideas
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

Cork is truly one of nature’s miracle materials. Since it comes from the outer bark of cork oak trees, it’s natural and renewable. Flexible and supple, it can be cut, stacked, sculpted, glued, stitched, and even painted to produce pretty, crafty results. Today, challenge yourself to start saving cork from wine bottles and other sources, and art direct a project of your own with this craft-friendly resource. Some thought-starters: coasters, small bowls, planter pots, picture frames, and candle platters.

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    blddrwlady commented on this. about 2 years ago

    This should be interesting, since I don’t drink wine…

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    rachelleparman commented on this. about 2 years ago

    I’ve been saving wine corks for a while now, but I have no clue what to do with them. Any ideas?

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      dsmcgib over 1 year ago

      One crafty idea is to make placecard holders. Just glue together 6 corks in 2 rows of 3 corks each to make one placecard holder. Then when they are dried, tie some kitchen twine around each set of 6. Stick your placecard on the top, in between the 2 rows of 3 corks.

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    paulashangup commented on this. about 2 years ago

    I am going to make a cork board for my shop.

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    emfike commented on this. about 2 years ago

    I have started saving corks to make a pot trivet. Any ideas about glue or whatever I’ll need? I’m wondering if I can be greener and force fit the corks into a frame. Any ideas on whether or not that will work?

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    jewelangel commented on this. about 2 years ago

    My husband’s aunt made a pot trivet, so I think I’m going to start there!

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    feh9b commented on this. about 2 years ago

    I’m making a cork board, next I want to make planter plates!