Introduction: Wine Cork Coaster: DIY Step-by-Step Tutorial

By surewinenot
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Wine cork coasters are a fun and easy DIY project that can add a touch of personality to your home decor while also protecting your surfaces from stains and spills.

In this step-by-step guide, we will show you how to make your own rustic wine cork coasters using simple materials and techniques.

Supplies

  • Wine corks
  • A sharp knife
  • A cutting board
  • A ruler
  • Sandpaper
  • Hot glue gun
  • Cork or felt backing material
  • Scissors

Step 1:

Prepare Wine Corks

Start by preparing your wine corks. Rinse them in warm water and allow them to dry completely.

Cut Your Backing Material

Using a cutting board and scissors, cut a circular piece of cork, cardboard or felt backing material.

Step 2:

Cut Wine Corks

Cut wine corks into 1 cm discs using a sharp knife.

Smooth edges with sandpaper.

Step 3:

Create your Design

Arrange the corks to fit your backing material.

Tip: Place first disc off-center and then arrange discs around it like a flower.

Glue discs to your backing material.

Turn your coaster over and cut corks to size with a knife where necessary.

Step 4:

Finish Your Coasters

Once your wine corks are securely attached to the backing material, you can clean up any stray glue.

Add a coat of clear sealant to protect your coasters from spills and stains.

Step 5:

Display Your Coasters

Your DIY wine cork coasters are now ready to be used and displayed.

You can place them on your coffee table, dining table, or bar area for a touch of style and functionality.

For more information, check out our article on making a DIY wine cork coaster.