How to Make Cork Frames
With beautifully printed names and symbols, bottle corks tell a story about the bottle they came from. If you've got a bunch of old corks lying around but don't want to throw them away, consider making a cork picture frame. This simple craft puts your old corks to use to bring new life to an old, plain picture frame. Not only are they beautiful around the house, they make thoughtful gifts for wine enthusiasts and just about anybody else.
Instructions
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Lay your frame face up on a flat surface. Set your corks on the frame to determine how many you'll need and the order you'll use. For example, while you could have them all facing up, two up, then two sideways is another option.
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Remove the corks and apply glue to a small portion of the frame's surface, just enough to stick one cork on. Start in one of the corners and use the corner as a guide to make the rest of the corks even.
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Press your first cork onto the glue firmly. Apply glue next to it and place the second cork. Continue in this manner until the entire frame is covered in corks. Take care not to push the previous corks aside when laying new ones on the frame; make it as even as possible.
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Leave the finished frame somewhere safe to dry. Dry time depends on the glue you use but consider giving it a full day to be safe.
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Tips & Warnings
Capture the character of the corks by placing them with any writing or symbols facing up.
References
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