DIY project: Making beautiful coasters from recycled wine corks

If you have a collection of corks from your favourite bottles of wine and Champagne, instead of throwing them away, it’s time you get creative with them. There are easy, creative ways to repurpose them. Simply cut the corks in half and use them to give new life to this DIY project.

Materials you’ll need

A good knife
Cutting mat
Hot glue
Epoxy
Ruler
Pencil
Corks
Tray
Coasters

When you have these gathered, it is now time to get started with your coasters. The steps are simple; all you need to do is follow them thoroughly.

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Step 1: Cut the corks in half and line them up

Soften your corks first before cutting them. Not only will this soften the corks, but it will also sanitise them. Try boiling them to make them easier to. Cut the corks in half with a sharp knife. Line a tray with corks until the entire surface is covered. Ensure that the corks are levelled properly to prevent any spills from your drinks. It’s important to check their alignment before proceeding to the next step. If you want the coasters to be completely even on top, consider measuring each piece as you cut it.

Step 2: Cover the corks with epoxy

Pour your epoxy over the corks to make a waterproof seal. Try adding the epoxy on the top part of your lined corks, the part you will be using to place the cups/glasses. Depending on what you use to dry and remove air bubbles, you can speed up drying time. Allow the corks to dry.

Step 3: Apply hot glue to the corks and place them on the coasters

Now move on to the coasters. Apply hot glue to the back of each cork. Place the corks so they line the surface of the coaster. Ensure the corks are level to prevent spilling your drinks. Please ensure that there are no large gaps between the cork halves, and exercise caution while doing so.

Step 4: Now your coasters are ready to use

Be it coffee, water or cold drinks, you can now take the coasters in use.

They are now also suitable for wine and champagne glasses. This project will look great as wine decor on your bar or coffee table and prevent drink rings on your furniture.

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