Flashback: DIY Wine Cork Board

For those of you who love wine, you may find yourself wondering what to do with all those leftover corks. Well, here’s a fun DIY project, an idea that I’m sure it nothing new to you.

Back in 2007, I created my own wine cork board after painstakingly collecting 198 true corks (no synthetics). And no, I did not drink 198 bottles of wine all by myself. Luckily some friends donated to the cause.

I wish I had step-by-step photos, but no such luck. So I’ll do my best to recapture this project for you. Good luck!

Shopping List (16″ x 20″ wine cork board):

• 198+ wine corks (no synthetic corks)
  You’ll want extras (see step 2)
  
• 16″ x 20″ frame
  I found mine on clearance at World Market. IKEA has inexpensive frames too.
  
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Patience  :)

Step 1: Remove glass from frame and replace backing.

Step 2: Before even touching the glue gun, arrange all your corks. I did this in pairs (see photo). You’ll find many are different sizes, so you have to work with the arrangement. I’m pretty detailed-oriented, so I also made sure all the names were right-side up (or all facing leftward or rightward).

Step 3: Once you’ve figured out the arrangement, go ahead and heat up the glue gun. Just pick up one cork at a time, place a straight line of glue on the backside, then immediately replace and hold down for a couple seconds. Continue with the other 197…

Step 4: Ta-da! You have yourself a wine cork board! Now start tacking on your favorite photos.