Notice Board made with wine corks

I collected wine corks for years, not knowing what to do with them. I had this idea a few years ago and I'm delighted with the results. Very easy to make - just a bit of cutting and glueing.

The photos were taken after I'd finished the board as I've only just decided to share this with the world.

Step 1: Preparations

You will need:

Lots of corks.
A Stanley knife.
A piece of hardboard for the back.
A drill.
4 screws and wall plugs.
Wood glue.

Comments

[meowzebub]

I like the unique "on end" orientation.
very clever to keep the screws accessible.
GJ!

[drummonkey92]

i made one of these for my mum last christmas coz we had just moved house n i was using up all the rubbish i had in my room lol. the way i did it may be better for people with less corks: slice each cork in half lenghtways then glue the flat edge to a piece of plywood. this means that each cork takes up much more space, and also makes the board a bit flatter.

[dpocius]

Yes, I've been doing it this way for awhile now. I made a fixture out of scrap oak T&G flooring to hold the cork horizontally, and guide the knife in a slot over the center of the cork. I used to use a Ginsu chef's knife, but I switched to an Ikea ergonomic bread knife to save my wrist from destruction. Hot-melt glue (hardware-store kind, not low-temp craft store kind) works well and is fast. The nice designs winemakers put on their corks can be showcased with careful orientation of the cork before slicing. This makes a nice commemorative gift for that special someone if you use corks from special bottles you've shared.

[squeeky]

What a corking idea... tho' I think you may have consumed too much wine for your tender years.

[Phil Treble]

Ah well, it helps to friends and family to contribute to the cause.