corks

DIY wine cork wreath

We have been saving wine corks for about 4 years now and it was finally time to do something with them before they overtook the house. Yes, we like wine. A lot.

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​Step 1 - drink wine so you can collect corks. It's a hard job, but someone has to do it.

​Step 1 - drink wine so you can collect corks. It's a hard job, but someone has to do it.

Step 2 - get a lightweight wire frame, a drill, some thin, flexible wire and hot glue

Step 2 - get a lightweight wire frame, a drill, some thin, flexible wire and hot glue

Step 3 - drill through the diameter of enough corks ​to go around the inner and outer edges of your frame and secure with wire

Step 3 - drill through the diameter of enough corks ​to go around the inner and outer edges of your frame and secure with wire

​Step 4 - add a little hot glue for extra security, flip the frame over and hot glue the rest of the corks along the center chanel. I added an additional row/layer along the inner part of the circle for more drama.

​Step 4 - add a little hot glue for extra security, flip the frame over and hot glue the rest of the corks along the center chanel. I added an additional row/layer along the inner part of the circle for more drama.

​Step 5 - add some dangly corks to the center (or not), add a wire loop to the back for hanging and enjoy a glass of wine while admiring your creation

​Step 5 - add some dangly corks to the center (or not), add a wire loop to the back for hanging and enjoy a glass of wine while admiring your creation