Wine Cork Table

by Karen

wine cork table

Here's a photo of my wine cork table. This was an old table where the top was slightly recessed. You could do the same thing by adding some wooden trim around the edges. Then, I followed the same instructions for the wine cork board but I cut each cork in half lengthwise and just hot glued the halves on. This way I didn't make the table too high. I then went to a glass store and got a pieces of glass cut to size and it rests on the corks. It doesn't even slip that much but you could also glue in down in the four corners.

Comments for
Wine Cork Table

Good idea!
by: Ruth

I've been saving our wine corks (real ones, not plastic) for years... I've been looking for something to make with them... I saw this photo, and it finally clicked for me!

THANK YOU!

How to cut
by: Anonymous

I've tried to cut corks in half and had trouble. What do you use to cut with?

How I cut the corks
by: Karen

To answer the cutting corks question: This is the most time consuming part of the project. I used a long razor blade. It was actually purchased in the craft store near the polymer clay items; its sold for the purpose of slicing through polymer clay canes. It looks the same as a razor blade except it is much longer. It was long enough for me to get a good grip on either side of the blade, while I positioned it over the middle of the cork while the cork was standing on its end (not lengthwise). Then I gently rocked the blade back and forth while applying pressure to the blade. It takes some patience but if the blade is sharp it makes it way through the cork neatly.

Wine cork table top
by: Mickey & Julia

We basically did the same thing except instead of using a piece of glass, we used a glaze that can be purchased from Home Depot. It is an A + B compound so it hardens once poured over the table.

Wine Cork Table: Cutting corks
by: Marion

I use an old electric knife, it works great.

Cork Table
by: Margaret Thomas

I love it, I plan to use monogram corks with interlocking hearts and a tea tray to make a gift for my husband. Our 20th wedding anniversary in Nov 6th. My hope is to lay out some corks on their sides to show the hearts and some on their ends to show the monogram. Do you think a hot gun or wood glue would be best?

Response from Crafts For All Seasons: Hi Margaret, and happy 20th anniversary! Your project sounds so beautiful! I think both glues would work. I used a hot glue gun to attach my corks, and I haven't had a problem with it holding up. All the corks have remained secure, and I liked it because it cures (dries) so fast. The wood glue would work too, and overall, it would have a stronger hold. It wouldn't cure right away, which in your case, may be a good thing. This way you could rearrange the corks if you need to, and move them around. You mentioned you are placing some of their sides and some of their ends, so placement is key. Regardless of the glue you use, be sure to lay out all your corks first to make sure you have the pattern and layout just how you want it, then start gluing. Good luck!