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How to Make Coasters Out of Old Wine Corks. Breathe new life into your old corks by recycling
them into all-natural coasters. You will need Five to six wine corks A hot glue gun An old
newspaper Craft glue A sewing needle (optional) and thread (optional). Step 1. Cut each of
the corks crosswise to create five to six one-quarter-inch-thick discs. Step 2. Lay
out six discs in a hexagonal pattern, with two discs next to each other at the top, one
on either side, and two at the bottom. Step 3. Place a few dabs of glue on the edges of
the discs where they touch and glue all six discs together over an old newspaper. Let
the glue dry for 15 to 30 minutes. You can also sew the discs together with a needle
and thread using two small stitches. Step 4. Create an adjoining hexagon by gluing together
another six discs in the same fashion, then gluing it to the first hexagon. Step 5. Add
a third hexagon in the same manner as the second. Play with other geometric shapes for
your coasters, making sure you include negative space. They don't all have to match. Step
6. Turn over the coaster and apply a layer of craft glue to the entire underside to add
stability. Did you know Did you know? Not all wine corks are created equally – there
are different corks for fortified, sparkling, and still wines.