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.
Master Class
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.
Master Class
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.
Master Class
- 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).
Master Class
- 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).
Master Class
- 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 cover for a cork - it will become interesting toy for 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 must 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!
Creating 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.
Master Class
- 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 made large letters and paintings 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. IN ready-made mugs insert a toothpick. 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).
Master Class
- 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).
- Cover the outer edge of the stand with satin ribbon.
- 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).
Master Class
- 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 jewelry pendants, earrings, bracelets, pendants... 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 fittings, 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. From traffic jams you can create great amount various toys. Use paints, paper, glue, decorative elements and of course a lot of imagination!
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 brown. Use a glue gun to 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 an interesting designer pen made by yourself.
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.
Crafts made from plastic corks are a great way to show off your creativity. Plastic for crafts is simple and affordable; similar containers are found in almost every apartment. You can update it with interesting crafts.
Example of decoration garden fence plastic stoppers
Children's imagination is highly developed, teachers and parents work on this. Children can build from each material original item, easily. Plastic stoppers – perfect material for a child's creativity. You can glue corks to almost any plane - this helps create paintings, panels, figurines, and rugs. Children love to make crafts from corks from plastic bottles, the flight of fancy in this situation is unlimited. There are three types of crafts for children that you can do:
Using this technique, you can make any animal with your child that he prefers.
Three-dimensional figures are easy to make, they are more interesting for a child than appliques, and you can play with them.
Let's try to make a small turtle - take two cotton swabs and glue them crosswise onto an ice cream stick. The structure should be painted in any shade. Then a large one is attached to the stick plastic cover, spots are drawn, eyes are attached.
Construction and design of a turtle made from plastic corks Look what a funny turtle it turned out to be, which you can play with. To make a spider, apply the same principle, only form the legs from wire with an insulating layer. You can draw a cross on the spider's back. Make eyes from beads and you’re done. This spider can become. Any child can make any insect from plastic corks:
- butterfly;
- bee;
- ladybug.
You can use black fishing line as antennae; the wings are cut out of cardboard and painted in required colors. This is a very useful activity for both the child and the parents. The baby develops creativity and fine motor skills, and parents enjoy communication with the child. And if you simply string the corks on a wire, you will get an interesting, multi-colored snake.
Mosaic panels
Mosaic paintings made from bottle caps are widespread and especially popular.
An example of decorating a dacha with a mosaic panel made of plastic corks Lids are used to create different sizes and colors. The work is quite simple; the lids need to be glued together in a certain order.
Important! You need to use only high-quality glue that has high tenacity. To simplify the task, use a glue gun.
You need to prepare a base on which the covers will be attached; if you plan to make a panel, attaching the covers with the back side, you can use screws.
Pattern option mosaic panel from lids If you take several plugs yellow color, you can easily make a sun, it will look especially impressive if the lids are of different sizes and stacked on top of each other. If you have a lot of traffic jams, then you can create a cockerel, of course, it will take a lot more time and effort, and this craft requires some skills, but the result will be a very original and beautiful piece that will delight not only you, but also your guests.
You need to take plywood as a basis the right size. The material must be well primed. After this, apply a pattern to the base, and then glue caps from plastic bottles according to the pattern.
Fridge magnets made from corks
We all have magnets on our refrigerators, which we buy for beauty, for attachment. important messages or reminders, or hide defects that appear on equipment over time. The activity is interesting and exciting. Let's get started!
Materials required for magnets:
- corks of different colors;
- magnets are sold in craft stores;
- alcohol solution;
- glue;
- colored paper;
- paints;
- pencils;
- markers.
Manufacturing technology
Thanks to these simple steps you will get a fun, colorful and unusual alphabet.
An example of decorating a refrigerator with plastic lids In the same way, you can make a large picture on the refrigerator by using different colors and shades.
Foot massage mat made from cork
One of the popular DIY products is a massage mat. There is no need for special skill to make it, and the look of this craft is very impressive and unusual, especially if it is made from multi-colored material.
The product is not only beautiful, but also useful; walking on this mat every day for 15 minutes will bring many health benefits.
Even doctors advise walking on such rugs. There are a lot of nerve endings on our feet that are responsible for internal organs, and foot massage is an exercise for the body. Material for making:
- sharp awl;
- strong fishing line;
- a lot of traffic jams.
The rug will be hexagonal in shape, the side of which will be equal to 10-15 plugs.
Construction of a massage mat made of plastic corks If you don’t want a hexagon, then just calculate how many plugs there will be on one side and multiply by the number of sides. This action will help you calculate the repeating color of the cork.
Once you have all the material ready, you need to make holes in each cork with an awl, 6 pieces per cork. The outer corks are strung on a fishing line and braided, and a hexagon is immediately formed. If you want to make a rug with a pattern, then you should decide on the pattern in advance and put it on the shelf to make your task easier. And only after that start weaving according to the pattern.
Corridor rug made from plastic bottle caps
The corridor mat is one of the most original crafts which bring great benefits. Made with your own hands, it will delight you for a long time. Corks stick together special glue for glue guns.
Decorating a rug for the corridor You can make any kind of ornament, from an ornament to a simple colorful variety of multi-colored lids.
Attention! The advantage of this mat made from plastic bottle caps is that it quick cleaning from any contamination.
But it is also worth remembering that bottle caps have sharp edges, so you should not place them in a room where there is linoleum on the floor, but this is an ideal option for tiles.
Plastic is a very wear-resistant material, so the mat will last quite a long time, the only thing that can fail is the color. But you shouldn’t be afraid of this, because there are special paints that you can use to simply paint the rug, or in extreme cases, make a new one - it’s not difficult.
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. It is necessary to glue the corks you have onto a sheet of chipboard or other base cut to the shape of the area that you are going to close. 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 corks
This plastic table became a stylish table for evening wine drinking, thanks to the fact that its tabletop was covered with halves of wine corks.
Using the same principle, a tray made of 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.
After the New Year celebrations, champagne corks usually remain and are thrown away immediately. But in vain. It turns out that you can make a bunch of different things out of them. If you have a developed creative imagination and are also the owner of “skillful hands,” then you will probably be interested in finding out what can be made from a champagne cork. We hope the article will be interesting and informative.
What can be made from a champagne cork: interior design ideas
Cork is a unique material for creating various crafts. It crumbles, pierces, cuts, glues and paints easily. Crafts made from this material can become interior decoration, everyday items or unique souvenirs and decorations. So why neglect this good material? Let's use it to create a new masterpiece. You ask a question: is champagne useful and interesting? For example, make a room. To do this you will need from 200 to 400 plugs. The quantity depends on what size you want to make the product. You will also need an old knife and waterproof glue.
How to make an original bath mat
Cut the corks in half. Take the backing and start gluing the corks onto it.
You can place them both vertically and horizontally. When all the corks are glued, take a knife and cut off the excess backing. Of course, to bring such a project to life, you will have to empty more than one. Seek help from relatives and friends to collect the required amount of material.
What else can you make from a champagne cork? For example, cutting board, lampshade, ottoman, coasters, casket, original panel, candlestick and much more.
We also suggest making a chair from a champagne cork. Such decorative element will fit quite harmoniously into the interior of your miniature flower garden.
How to make a high chair
To make such a craft, you will need: used cork, or rather an iron basket from it, and pliers for twisting the wire.
So, let's start making the chair.
Cut with pliers bottom part basket that connects four twisted wires. Pull it out and straighten it. The wire is quite strong, be careful. Then twist it into a backrest for a chair. Next, remove the cork from the twisted one. She will be a "sit-sit." The legs for the chair will be four twisted wires. Connect them to the back. Then place the “seat” on top of the structure. Bend the legs to prevent your chair from falling. This craft will also look original on the New Year tree.
Champagne cork toys
They are also obtained from this material wonderful crafts for children: cars, fairy-tale and New Year's characters, houses, boats and so on. We suggest making a New Year's favorite of all children - a snowman.
This craft can be made together with children. They will probably like this idea. Call them quickly and get to work. For this you will need:
Paints (white, black, blue, red and orange);
Toothpicks (two pieces);
Satin ribbon;
Beads of red and black colors (two pieces each);
Thin wire;
Scissors;
The actual traffic jam;
Transparent glue "Moment".
How to make an unusual snowman from ordinary material
Take the cork. Paint in White color. It is best to use acrylic paints. Next color top part crafts in red. This will be a hat. Use scissors to cut off the edge of the toothpick and paint it orange. The result was a carrot-shaped nose. Make holes in the cork with an awl and then stick toothpicks in there. Now create the snowman's face. Start with the eyes. Take black beads and glue them onto your future face. Then dip your brush in blue paint and carefully outline the eyes around the beads. Draw the cheeks with red paint and the mouth with black. Take a satin ribbon and tie it around your head. The result is a scarf. Now proceed to the handles. Take a whole toothpick and break it into three parts. The two extreme ends will be used to make hands. Middle part throw it away. Cut small pieces from the satin ribbon. Wrap them around the blunt end of a toothpick and secure with wire. The result was mittens. Make holes with an awl and stick
pen threads. Glue two red beads onto the snowman's belly. Take the wire and wrap it with a feather. Then twist this structure around the head of the craft and connect the edges of the wire at the back of the head. This is such a wonderful snowman.
Flash drive: second life for old things
Thanks to a material such as cork, you can give old things new life. For example, if the case of a flash drive does not look presentable or is simply broken, then do not rush to throw it away. Use the following advice. So, break the old flash drive case. Take the cork and make a hole in it using a screwdriver. Then install the flash drive card there. And everything is ready! This flash drive looks very original and unusual.
This is how products are made from champagne corks. Good luck with your work!
Sometimes you can’t help but be amazed to learn about the possibilities of using things that we are accustomed to consider completely unnecessary. For example, have you ever thought about what you can do with an ordinary cork made of wine bottle?
Today we want to awaken the imagination of readers by telling them about the many interesting options use of this small but very useful item.
Wine cork products:
Stamps
Making these stamps yourself is as easy as shelling pears. You'll need some corks, a sharp craft knife, and a permanent marker. Apply any design of your choice to round surface corks, and then cut away the excess material layer by layer. To make prints faster, purchase a special stamping pad. Now you can please your children by offering them a new exciting game.
Small coasters
To make these eco-friendly coasters, you'll need to stock up on 25 wine corks, then purchase a glue gun and thin cork sheets. First, cut the corks in half lengthwise, and then glue the resulting blocks onto blanks cut from cork sheets. Trim the excess into a circle shape. A friendly gift from the bottom of my heart is ready.
Card holders
As you can see, the corks can be cut in two directions depending on which way you like best.
Large hot tray
A very easy thing to make. Glue three corks together using a heat gun, and attach the rest in a circle, one by one. When the structure is dry, you can use the stand for your pleasure.
Ergonomic reels
You probably have a few old ones wooden spools, which can be given a second, no less useful life. A small plug should be glued to the coil using wood glue. Now it will be much easier for you to wind threads on it.
Miniature flowerpots
These cute planters can be gifted to friends or used to decorate your own desk. You need to cut out the middle of the cork using special knife, fill the hole with soil, and then place a tiny succulent sprout inside. One drop of water will be enough for watering.
Key ring
Anyone can do such a trifle. All you need to do is screw a small screw with a loop into the cork and thread a ring through it. Attach neat tags with inscriptions so as not to get your keys confused in the commotion.
Decorative ball
To this original ball became a decoration for your home, buy a small polystyrene ball from a toy store and cover it with brown acrylic paint. Now you just need to glue the plugs to the surface of the ball.
Bathroom mat
This rug will look great in any interior. To make it, you will have to get a piece of non-slip rubber coating for bathtubs or swimming pools. First, cut the corks in half lengthwise and arrange them in a rectangle shape. Cut the rubber backing to the required size. Now glue the corks around the perimeter of the workpiece, and then fill the resulting frame with them.
Wall panel
In a similar way, you can decorate a fragment of a wall in the kitchen. Replace flexible rubber cover sheet of plywood to use as a base. You can arrange the corks in different ways to create your own design.
Garden markers
Just paste bamboo stick into a cork with the name of the plant or its variety written on it. Such markers will be useful not only in flower pots on the windowsill, but also in the garden beds.
Note board
Cork boards are very popular, and you can make one yourself that you can’t buy anywhere else. Find a suitable frame, paint it a bright color, and then glue the cork halves to the backdrop.
Furniture handles
With the help of such funny handles you can update the decor of your cabinets without special costs and works. Insert a screw of the appropriate length into the existing hole in the door or drawer. Then screw the champagne cork onto the screw, holding it in place with a screwdriver.
Decorations for glasses
Such pendants will pleasantly surprise your guests. Simply cut the cork into small discs. Label them with a marker using small stencils, and then thread a metal ring through the hole made with an awl.
Decorative magnets
By gluing half a cork to a flexible magnetic tape, you will get an original and useful decoration for your refrigerator door.
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 to the board dear to the heart photos and sweet messages to loved ones.
Coasters for glasses
Such stands are very simple and stylish decoration table at 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 implement. 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"
In front of you there are more difficult option that 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 only then all geographical objects should be attached to it. in the right 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 that 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.
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.