Clever uses for wine corks
From the practical to the decorative, there’s dozens of great uses for wine corks once your favourite bottle is finished.
Whether you’re partial to a glass of red, white, rose or sparkling, here’s our favourite clever uses for wine corks to give a go.
Make a keyring
If you own a boat or are regularly near water, a cork keyring is a clever and practical way to make sure you don’t ever lose your keys. Get a small loop screw and line with glue, then screw into the top of the cork. Attach a keychain ring and then it’s ready to go.
Keep fond memories
This is a great trick for anyone who thinks a glass of wine is best shared with friends. Wine corks are naturally decorative, and can make a great centrepiece for your kitchen or dining room. Instead of tossing a cork away the next time you have family or friends round, hang on to it. Write your names and the date you enjoyed on the bottle then put it in a jar or vase. Over time, it’ll fill up and provide a charming reminder of fond memories and good times.
Make place settings
If you’re planning a formal dinner party or preparing for a wedding, wine corks make great name tags on place settings. To make your own, carefully cut a slit about 1 cm deep into the top of the cork. Then, write the name on a small piece of cardstock, and place in front of their plate at the table.
Make your own stamps
This is especially good for anyone with grandchildren to entertain during the school holidays. You can create your own homemade stamps by cutting designs into the top or bottom of a wine cork. Then cover with paint or even marker, and stamp onto paper.
Create your own cork board
Corkboard is a popular feature of any busy household – it’s perfect for hanging a calendar or keeping track of any important cards or messages. Do something out of the ordinary by creating a cork board out of wine corks. To do it you’ll need a piece of sheet wood or furniture board, strong glue and several dozen wine corks. Arrange your wine corks and glue onto your sheet of wood. Leave to dry, then securely hang in your kitchen or anywhere else in the home you like. For more help on this project, click here.
Do you have any clever uses for wine corks? Let us know in the comments below!
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