Big wine drinker? Do you have old cork coasters lying around? Well, save those corks because we’ve found 10 more ingenious ways to use them throughout your home. Who would say that something so simple can be so versatile!
1. Cork magnets
Gather some magnetic strips, a knife, glue, and some wine corks. Cut the corks in half lengthwise and apply adhesive to each magnetic strip. Press firmly on the flat side. And that’s it.
2. Drawer knobs
Gather some champagne corks, screws, and a screwdriver. Remove the existing drawer knobs and replace them with your pointed screws. Hold a screw in place with a screwdriver. Then press a champagne cork firmly against the screw and turn it clockwise. Do the same with all the drawers. Your new drawer knobs are ready.
3. Planters
You will need to gather some potting soil, a hole punch, a kitchen knife, magnets, and small succulents. Cut a hollow shape in the center of each cork. Place magnets on each cork by pressing hard. Next, fill the hollow hole with soil and then place a small succulent inside each one. Add a few drops of water and set the pots on a metal surface.
4. Jewelry frame
Looking for ways to organize your jewelry neatly? All you need is a frame that you like. Paint it. Cut the corks into long circular sizes and melt them into the frame. If you want to personalize it a bit more, you can wrap the corks in your favorite fabric.
5. Notice board
All you need are cork tiles, white paint and paintbrush, painter’s tape, and picture hanging strips. Apply the tape to the corks and proceed to make stripes. Next, lay the tiles in a pattern and then start painting. Finally, remove the tape and there you have it.
6.mouse pad
All you have to do is cut the cork to size and then glue them onto a piece of thick cork paper. Better to keep it simple, but you can design any shape you want.
7. Cork wall
Have you been looking for ways to spice up your kitchen? Is your kitchen backsplash too common? Well, no more. All you need is a piece of wood cut to the exact size of the area you want to cover. Next, begin gluing half-cut corks into a piece of wood until every inch is covered. You can choose to try out a pattern design or just fasten them in a row formation. When the wood is completely covered, attach it to the wall and voila!
8. Pencil holder
You will need a power drill, cork trivet, and glue. Glue the trivets one on top of the other and press firmly. Then, using your drill bit, drill holes and fill each hole with a writing device.
9. Stool
You will need a LOT of wine and champagne corks. All you have to do is simply gather all your corks together and wrap them in a breathable and durable mesh fabric.
10. Cork stamps
Why not make cute and unique stamps with your corks? All you will need is a good knife, a sharpening knife, and plenty of corks. Next, draw the design you want and then just cut around and slowly remove the excess wood. Use ink and fill in your designs and voila!