Welcome to the world of creativity and sustainability! Bottle corks, often discarded after uncorking a bottle of wine, can be repurposed into astonishingly innovative and beautiful items. From practical household solutions to unique decorative pieces, the versatility of cork knows no bounds. In this article, we explore ten amazing things you can make with bottle corks, turning what was once waste into wonderful treasures. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or just looking for some eco-friendly inspiration, these projects will showcase the potential of these little cork stoppers. Let’s dive in and get crafty!
Chess set made from old corks
Not only are all the pieces made with cork but so is the board and best of all it folds in half to make a carry case for the pieces as well! This is a great use of corks, but I would imagine it would take a rather high craft skill level to make it.
Cork planters
Fancy a little indoor garden? Well, why not grow a micro herb garden made with upcycled corks!?! Not only do these look amazing they are also great recycling. You can buy a set of 4 of them in the link, but it would also not be too hard to make your own.
Jewellery holder made with old corks
Nothing too hard to make here, just glue lines of old corks to a board and you have yourself a rather handy jewellery holder/pin board. Make a few of these and they would look fantastic hung on a bedroom wall.
Portraits made with corks
When I was shown a drawer full of corks I thought the best idea would be to throw them away, but when Scott Gundersen sees a drawer full of corks he sees works of art, facial portraits in fact and whilst us mere mortals could only dream of making this sort of thing with corks it does just go to show what could be created if we try hard enough.
Bath mat made from old Corks
Why not make great use of the corks ability to soak up water like it was the thirstiest camel in the World by upcycling them into a rather cool looking bath mat! Not only is it non-slip but it also looks great!
Coffee table made with corks
Once again making great use of the corks ability to soak up liquids of almost any sort is this inspiring coffee table that is made from old corks and twigs! Not only very creative but also rather beautiful even if I do think so myself.
Basket made with Recycled Corks
Well, you might well want to hang on to this picnic basket because by using the easy to follow, step-by-step guide in the link it shows you in great detail how to make your very own sandwich basket from recycled corks! Not only does it not look too hard to do it also look fantastic! I think even Moses would have liked this one.
Birdhouse made from old wine Corks
Now, this is very impressive indeed. But what is even more impressive than this single image is that in the link you will get to see loads of these birdhouses made from corks, showing all sorts of styles and shapes. And even better than that is a great guide that shows you how to make your own, and it is not as hard as you might think.
Suit made with Recycle Wine Corks
OK, this is a little too odd for words but it is a good use of corks and would certainly make you the talk of the party. But best of all is that if someone accidentally spilt their wine on you, the corks will soak it right up!
Chairs made with Corks
If you had more than a draw full of them (thousands in fact) you could make what someone called “Gabriel Wiese” from German does with them because these amazing pieces of furniture are both made with nothing but corks! I have to wonder if I spilt a drink on one of those chairs would it drink it like a normal cork does?!?
There you have it – ten amazing things made with bottle corks that are sure to inspire your next DIY project. These creative ideas not only breathe new life into an often overlooked material but also contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle. Whether you’ve crafted a chic corkboard, an elegant trivet, or a whimsical piece of art, each project showcases the incredible potential of these small yet mighty corks.
Ready to start your own cork creations? Gather those bottle corks and let your imagination run wild! We’d love to see your unique projects – share your cork masterpieces with us on social media using #CorkCreations. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for more eco-friendly DIY ideas and tips. Together, we can make sustainability stylish and fun. Happy crafting!