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Wine Cork Coasters

Wine cork coasters are not just a practical way to protect your table from drink rings, they are also a fun and eco-friendly DIY project! By repurposing wine corks, you can create unique and charming coasters that add a touch of rustic elegance to your home decor. These coasters are perfect for wine lovers and anyone who appreciates a creative and sustainable approach to crafting. So, gather up those leftover corks and get ready to enjoy a fun and rewarding crafting experience!

Equipment

  • Serrated knife
  • Cutting board
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Scissors
  • Saucepan
  • Craft knife and mat

Materials
  • 7 Wine corks 7 per coaster
  • Braided twine or ribbon
  • Felt sheet(s)

Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the corks directly to the water or a steamer basket. Leave on a low boil for ten minutes. Strain the corks and let cool to the point they can be touched with fingers (don't let them cool all the way).

Cut each cork into three equal parts using a serrated knife. You will need 19 pieces per coaster. Let the corks dry and cool completely.

Start with one cork, place hot glue on the side, and attach another piece of cork. Do this until you have a row of five.

Keep gluing. On either side of the row of five, glue a row of four corks. Then on either side, glue a row of three. Let cool.

Decide which side you would like to be the top of your coaster. Put the bottom on your work surface facing up. Glue the felt to the bottom of the coaster.

Let cool and trim the excess around the edge with scissors. For the smaller areas, remove felt with craft knife.

Hot glue the trim around the edge and then cut with scissors. Glue the end in place. Let cool before using.

Notes

If you want the coasters to be completely even across the top, you can measure the pieces as you cut them. I just winged it and didn’t mind if the coasters ended up slightly uneven. And honestly – they came out pretty flat across the top!


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