How to Make Wine Cork Magnets

Repurpose wine corks into interesting magnets.

If you love to indulge in a glass of wine now and then and enjoy collecting interesting corks, don't let your souvenirs gather dust in your bar. Make funky magnets from your favorite corks. The magnets are simple to make but will make a big impression on guests that see them. Cork magnets are also good gifts for wine aficionados.

Things You'll Need

• Craft knife
• 1/2-inch round self-adhesive magnets
• Self-adhesive magnetic sheet
• Craft glue
• Ribbons
• Self-adhesive crystals

Instructions

1. Slice a cork using a sharp craft knife. For round magnets, slice the cork into four 1/2-inch pieces to create cork circles. Another option is to slice the cork down the center lengthwise, creating a flat surface to adhere the magnet to but still keeping the cork shape intact.

2. Glue the cork circles together with craft glue to make a design for a more interesting magnet. Form a heart, flower or circle by overlapping cork circles and gluing them together. To decorate a long cork magnet, tie ribbons around it or add self-adhesive crystals.

3. Stick a round, 1/2-inch self-adhesive magnet to each cork circle. For circles you've glued to make designs, add only one or two magnets at the top and bottom of each design. For the non-circular magnets, cut a piece of self-adhesive magnetic sheeting to fit the flat side of the cork. Press the adhesive magnets on to the cork to adhere them.

References

• Make The Best Of Everything; Wine Cork Magnets; February 2011
• Family Fun: Emoticon Magnets
• The Denver Channel; Wining, Dining and Creating Fun With Wine Corks; 2003