How many bottles of wine, cava or champagne will be uncorked during these holidays? I’m sure there are many, that’s why I thought it would be a good idea to look for different ways to recycle corks. Some of them have seemed curious to me but others are really useful, keep reading because surely among these X ideas to recycle corks you will find one that will be useful to you.
The cork is a natural, renewable and ecological material. It is also light and easily manageable, so we can cut it and work it without much effort. It is also waterproof and a great thermal insulator. For all these reasons, the next time you uncork a bottle, don’t throw away the cork because you can do many things with it (you can also buy them at this link).
1.- Trivet with cork stoppers
Taking advantage of the fact that cork is a thermal insulator, the corks can be used to make a trivet.
2.- Note board with cork stoppers
Here we see another version of the typical cork board, with the same utility but much more decorative.
3.- Pictures with cork stoppers
One way to always remember that excellent bottle of cava or wine that you drank is by framing the stopper, in this way the memory will not only last in your memory but will also be immortalized.
4.- Mural with cork stoppers
What better way to hide and decorate a wall full of chipping or dripping paint than by covering it with corks? Also remember that cork is thermal insulation and waterproof, so this idea will come in handy to insulate cold and damp walls.
5.- Cork rug
Another original way to recycle corks is to use them as a bath mat, it will undoubtedly give it a different and original touch.
6.- A centerpiece
Now that New Year’s Eve is approaching and those who are thinking the most and least about the decoration of the table for the New Year’s Eve dinner, making a centerpiece with corks is an original and elegant way to decorate it.
7.- Support for cards
Another way to decorate the table with corks is to use them to place the names of the guests.
8.- Ornaments for the tree with corks
At this point, surely you already have the tree assembled, but you can take advantage of this year’s corks to make decorations for next year’s tree.
9.- Garland for Christmas
Another option to incorporate corks into Christmas celebrations is to make a garland with them.
10.- Buttons with corks
Do you want some natural, ecological and original buttons? Cut the corks into sheets, make some holes to pass the thread and you have them.
11.- The tree house
When I saw this idea I thought it was cute, they are birdhouses but they are so pretty and they are made with so much detail that they could look great in a rustic decoration.
12.- A basket with corks
This original basket made from corks would look great with an arrangement of wildflowers and pinecones.
13.- Decorate the cutlery
The difference between an ordinary butter knife and an original butter knife is a cork stopper.
14.- Decorate furniture with corks
Another interesting idea is to decorate furniture with corks, either using them as a countertop on a sideboard or table, or using them as knobs for a chest of drawers.
15.- Furniture with corks
And we can still go further and make a piece of furniture entirely with cork stoppers, in this case it is an armchair and some armchairs, I do not know if it will be very comfortable but what is certain is that they will not go unnoticed.
16.- Leg protector
I find this idea very useful, economical and effective, placing cork sheets on the legs of chairs and tables so that they do not make noise when dragging them and do not scratch the floor.
17.- A guitar with corks
For curious decorative objects, this guitar made with corks, it must be recognized that it is a real virguería.
18.- Vases with corks
These vases also require quite a bit of skill but they are clearly worth the time invested.
19.- Trash can with corks
If we are not so skilled at making a vase, we can try this bin model that seems simpler.
20.- Magnets for the fridge
With magnetic vinyl and some corks we already have new magnets for the fridge. Easier and faster, impossible!
21.- Hang accessories and jewelry
Another way to recycle corks is by using them to hang necklaces, earrings and other accessories.
22.- Jewelry with corks
But we can also make our own jewelry with corks. The necklace in the image is made with corks cut into sheets and thread and the pendants use cork as a base for the shells.
23.- Board games
Corks can also be used to carve our own chess pieces or to make a winter three-in-a-row.
24.- Mini planters
Don’t tell me that these mini pots for cacti made with corks aren’t nice?
25.- Table lamp
It won’t give much light but what is clear is that using corks to make a lampshade is a very original way of recycling them.
26.- For those who take medication
With a little skill and a well-sharpened precision cutter, corks can be recycled to decorate a keychain/pill box.
27.- Memory stick
Another interesting option, decorate a memory stick.
28.- Candles with corks
With this idea you can recycle the bottle and the cap to make some romantic candles.
29.- Stamps to stamp
I am going to put this idea into practice soon since in this simple and economical way you can create your own personalized stamps.
30.- Wall decoration
With corks and a lot of creativity we can make really impressive wall decorations, as is the case with the mural with the face of the woman, although you can also see that a simple sphere in different shades can also be very decorative.
What do you think of these 30 ideas to recycle corks? What you liked most? Surely from now on when you uncork a bottle of wine, cava or champagne you keep the cork stopper, I’m already doing it…
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