How to Make a Heart Shaped Wine Cork Wreath
A wreath made from wine bottles corks is an eco-friendly craft project for wine connoisseurs that also serves as an appropriate piece of home decor. You don't have to be a wine lover to make the craft though; you can purchase corks from most craft supply shops. Hang the heart-shaped cork wreath from a front door to welcome guests or place it on the wall of any room in the house.
Instructions
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Obtain a heart-shaped wreath base, available at craft supply shops. The base can be made from foam, wicker, wire or wood.
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Cover the length of a cork with a line of hot glue. Press the cork into the heart's interior edge. Fill in the interior by repeating the gluing pattern. Work your way out, gluing the corks to the front edge of the wreath, keeping all the corks facing the same direction to form a base layer.
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Glue additional corks to the top of the base layer at differing angles, forming the pattern of your choice. Continue gluing the corks along the sides and front of the heart until it achieves the look you prefer. Allow the glue to dry thoroughly.
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Attach a hook to the back of the heart wreath base for hanging. Glue or nail it into place depending on the material.
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Tips & Warnings
Adorn the finished wreath or leave it plain.
Paint the corks before applying for a colorful finished product.
Attach a ribbon or bow to the bottom of the heart. Glue other objects like colored stones among the cork for a variety of texture.
References
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