2 Easy Cork Wreath Tutorials (Video)

Do you have a large amount of corks laying around just waiting for the right project to come along? Well, here is a suggestion: make a gorgeous, natural looking Cork Wreath! And even if you don’t have been saving up corks, you can find them from garage sales or even buy them from a craft store. The rest of the supplies and tools needed are easy to come by and you can decorate the wreath again and again, making it perfect for any season or celebration.

2 Easy Cork Wreath Tutorials (Video)

Learn two different ways to make your favorite cork wreaths for the season

1. ) How to make a Cork Wreath –  (Wire & Cork)

Wreath Making Supplies

About 260 corks (choose one type of corks: champagne, natural, synthetic) – if you don’t have cork you can get a bag of corks

One piece of wire, about 21 feet long

Drill

Measuring tape

Pliers, wire cutters or heavy duty shears

Watch the How to Make a Cork Wreath Video – Wire and Cork

You can find the link to the video here.

Directions

1. Drill a hole through the center of the long side of each cork.
2. Slide the corks one by one onto the piece of wire.
3. Push the corks closely together and make sure you will have about 12 inches of wire left on each end.
4. Bring the two ends together and twist the strands into each other, so you will be left with one bigger but shorter strand.
5. Now twist the two wire ends together tightly close to the corks.
6. Bend the strand into two even parts and lay them down parallel to each other. Twist the strands again into each other, so you will end up with again a shorter but bigger strand. Make sure to twist the strands evenly and tightly.
7. After completing these steps, you should have some 12 inches of wire left on the end of the big strand. You have to take the end of this wire and tuck it into the opposite end of the strand in order to create a close circle – your wreath. Pull it tight end twist the ends of the wire to secure everything and bring the corks closely together.
8. Trim any excess wire and bend your creation in order to get a nice round circle. If there are any not so tight areas on your wreath, use a little more wire to tighten them.
9. For hanging, use the wire of the wreath or create a loop with some more wire or ribbon.

Decorate your Cork Wreath with grapes and other natural items

Image via: Etsy – Decadent Doors by Mandy – Grape Wine Cork Wreath 

2.) How to make a Cork Wreath (Foam Wreath Frame & Corks)

Supplies:

• Foam Wreath Form or Straw Wreath Form
• Hot Glue Gun
• Florist Wire
• 2 1/2″ wide strip of fabric 84″ long
• 2 1/2″ wide strip of fabric 24″ long
• Iron
• Spray Starch

Image via: Etsy –  Noble Dippy Designs – Cork Wreath

Watch the How to Make a Cork Wreath Video – Wreath Foam Frame and Cork

You can find the link to the video here.

Directions:

Follow the directions in the video to vary the placement of your corks.

Experiment with different placements of cork – hot gluing in different positions

Image via:  Etsy – Simply April 888 – Cork Wreath Ideas

No matter what’s the occasion, the Cork Wreath can be dressed up to fit. Use ribbons or burlap to beautify it if you want, or choose other natural or faux items, such as dried flowers, berries, leafs or grapes. Red, green and natural colors look best with corks, but why not go ahead and try something bolder like purple or blue? Whatever you’ll choose, it will be a wreath you will enjoy for a long time over and over again.

For more wreath ideas try this leaf wreath tutorial.