I’m evidently on a hot-glue kick lately. This bath mat requires just three materials: shelf liner, hot glue, and 175 wine corks. How did I gather 175 wine corks, you ask? Working at Sunset had its perks. With all the wine tastings in that office, collecting corks was a cinch. So far, I’ve made a wine cork trivet with them and now this cork bath mat.
It was inspired by CB2’s bamboo bath mat, which is perfectly lovely and affordable but too big for my tiny bathroom, hence this equally eco-friendly version. My sister Christy gave me the genius idea of using non-adhesive shelf liner with a grip bottom, so it stays in place. The cork feels good on my bare feet, plus it goes perfectly with the natural color palette of my bathroom.
Yeah, but how durable is it, you say? Hmm. I’ll test it out for a few weeks and let you know how it holds up. UPDATE: Check this post for updates on the bath mat and to read about whether you should seal yours.
Supplies
Tools
1. Cut each cork in half lengthwise with a sharp pocket knife. Be patient and careful so you don’t cut a finger off. It’s best if you use natural cork wine corks that are similar length and width. Sand the bottoms flat if any of your cuts are jagged.
2. Arrange the corks into a rectangle, flat sides down. Use a ruler or the lines on a cutting mat to make sure your configuration of corks is as close to a straight rectangle as possible. My mat is 18.5 x 30 inches (10 x 35 cork halves)—a little smaller than a standard size bath mat, but then my bathroom is smaller than a standard size bathroom.
3. Measure and cut the shelf liner to size with a rotary cutter, ruler, and cutting mat.
4. Transfer the outer rows/columns of corks to the shelf liner and glue them to the top side of the liner. Apply a rectangle-shaped line of glue to the flat side of each cork, about 1/8 inch from the edge, line up the cork with the edge of the mat, and press hard. Wipe away any glue dribbles before it hardens fully, but after it cools (so you don’t burn yourself).
5. Once your frame is in place, transfer the rest of the corks to their corresponding position on the mat. You’ll probably have to do some arranging and trading places to make all the corks fit. Then remove one cork at a time and glue it down. You’re done!
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March 24, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Love the look of it and the fact that it can be made for so cheap! How long have you been using it? Has it held up well and is it easy to keep clean?
March 24, 2010 at 7:09 pm
You worked at Sunset? I’m so jealous!
I saw a cork backsplash in some magazine (very likely Sunset) that used thin cross-wise slices of cork, to make lots of little cork circles. That’s what I’m saving my corks for.
The bathmat looks great!
March 25, 2010 at 1:52 am
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Thank you very much.
March 25, 2010 at 3:02 am
What a neat idea! Think I will have to try my hand at this. How is it working out for you?
March 25, 2010 at 5:18 am
It looks so cute! But beware of corks and moisture–is it well sealed? I had a corkboard that was too close to my bathroom and the moisture caused to swell and then… oh yuck I don’t even want to remember it–it became a home for a colony of silverfish!!! *shudders* I can’t imagine that stepping on something similar would be very fun! *shudders again*
March 25, 2010 at 6:14 am
love it. if only i drank… i use the very lil amount of wine cork as table card holders.
March 25, 2010 at 10:29 am
I used to work for a large winery and I know that we were often contacted by crafters with requests for corks and wine labels. We always sent them (the corks came from bottles opened in the tasting room)–I wanted to mention it, in case someone wants to make your project, but doesn’t have their own source of corks.
I love the look of your mat and I do save my corks with various projects in mind, but I fear my two cats would love it, too . . . and love to dig their claws into it :-(
March 25, 2010 at 10:42 am
I just printed out the directions for this! I’ve been searching like crazy for the perfect bathmat at all the regular places, but this is so unique. I’m going to think on something to make it more absorbent too…Thanks @sophie for the recommendation to contact a winery. Very smart.
March 25, 2010 at 11:17 am
Great idea! However, I second Biku’s note – be sure to properly seal your mat! We had cork bathroom tiles once & boy was it a mess to rip them out & clean the floor…
March 25, 2010 at 1:21 pm
So pretty! I have no idea where I would get that many wine corks, though. I probably have 2 sips of wine a year!
March 25, 2010 at 2:48 pm
sliv – I know. It makes me angry too. I’ve politely asked them to remove my work from their website and have been completely ignored. I may have to sic my lawyer on them.
March 25, 2010 at 4:59 pm
I love the idea, thanks for sharing this great concept
March 25, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Whoa, that is way creative. I love it! I’ll be linking. I can’t wait to hear how it holds up, I want to make one myself. That is so cool that you worked at Sunset! It’s my favorite magazine.
March 26, 2010 at 7:53 am
what an awesome idea! I love it so much!
March 26, 2010 at 5:51 pm
This is idea is indeed pure Genius!! You did a super job. So nicely done.
Thanks for the cool cork inspiration.
March 26, 2010 at 11:13 pm
sophie – Thx for the tip! Other great sources for wine corks: eBay or Freecycle. Post a want ad on Freecycle and watch all the offers come in.
March 27, 2010 at 6:31 am
Hi Monica, I love the idea, I have a lot of wine corks waiting for something like that! I will try it soon. I am sorry to know that someone is using your work without any reference. This had already happened to me. I’ve decided to use a logo on my photos and images. maybe it would inhibit them. I also asked them to write my website address but they ignored.
I wish you a lot success.
Lúcia
March 27, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Any suggestions on what product should be used to seal the mat before using it in the bathroom?
March 27, 2010 at 9:36 pm
OMG.. I totally have a 5 gallon tub of winecorks SITTING in my closet for this project!! LOL!! I started drilling them all thinking of threading them but this is WAY WAY WAY better..
Most awesome and thank you!
March 27, 2010 at 11:32 pm
How cool! Come link at my party: Thursday’s Treasures!!
March 28, 2010 at 12:08 pm
I love this idea! I have been saving my corks for about six years now and just waiting for an awesome craft idea to put them to good use. Love it!!!
March 28, 2010 at 12:29 pm
I make small trivets out of them. Hot glue is great with natural cork but I am having trouble finding a glue for the synthetic ones–any ideas?
March 28, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Any update on a waterproofing sealant or comments from the author about how the mat has held up overtime?
Thanks again for sharing this great idea!
March 28, 2010 at 1:36 pm
whoops – next blog post answers my questions! Please disregard.
March 29, 2010 at 9:13 am
Great tutorial! I have a pitcher full of corks that I’ve been saving for years becaue I knew there was something cool to be done with them! I might actually combine your trivet and bath mat idea….make a trivet with the sideways corks. I don’t have enough for the bath mat…and if I did I’m sure our one year old would find a way to pull them off and eat them!
Either way I am inspired!!
March 30, 2010 at 8:01 am
What a great idea…no testament to the amount of wine you drink! Great to see such everyday items recycled in such an innovative way.
March 30, 2010 at 8:25 am
I always keep corks (in case I need a tsunami raft?) so this is a good sparky idea! And the trivet. I wonder if they could cover a wall once halved as you suggest? Or make a wild chandelier??
April 1, 2010 at 11:47 am
Hi
Great idea!! I was collecting wine cork to make myself a board to live messages. I also use it when recycling olive oil and wine bottles..
Cheers
Madina from Mozambique
April 4, 2010 at 3:49 pm
As far as other people using your content without permission there is a handy way of causing copied content to still give you credit of some sort…in the least it gets you higher on google searches… fetched link…I THINK it was on Lifehacker…I’m trawling through my reader lists… ah my mistake it was on Makeuseof… its pretty cool and you should deffo check it out. Let me know :D
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/credit-people-copy-content/
April 4, 2010 at 7:53 pm
you should totally get your lawyers on them. i’m sure they’re getting paid some kind of money from ads or something because of your work. your post was featured on lifehacker. they’re trying to steal your glory. i’d do something about it, it’s your right. good luck. in spanish culture they’d be called gypsies. i didn’t know people still did stuff like that but i guess outside of north america they do. good luck. they appear to moderate comments… probably deleting all of the ones where people are calling them thieves and stuff.
April 4, 2010 at 9:13 pm
muy practica y facil pero me gustaria recibir los mensajes en espanol
gracias
April 5, 2010 at 1:25 pm
olá – adorei o teu tapete – sou aficcionada por rols, faço coleção delas- mas infelizmene não tenho este trabalho maravilhoso que tu tens- eu tenho poquinho só – mas juro que vou consegir ajuntar para fazer este tapete – tu já viu uns quadros maravilhosos, uma vez eu vi uma paree forrada todinha com rolhas- estes dias fui num restaurnate lindo e o dono tb apaixonado por elas fez uma mesa ai apaixonei
parabéns
lindo
bjs
lú
April 7, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Love, love, love it! Brilliant idea…and way to recycle!
April 10, 2010 at 2:39 pm
What a super-cool idea. Is there anything you can do to seal it so that it won’t get ruined by bathroom moisture?
April 10, 2010 at 3:31 pm
I love it! so cute!
April 14, 2010 at 12:16 am
this is amazing. Such a great idea for wine corks! and soooo cute!
April 15, 2010 at 1:22 pm
My husband’s last name is Corke. This is brilliant. I’m also going to make hot pads for the dining table. thank you. Did I mention that this is brilliant and so is my Corke daughter for finding this.
April 19, 2010 at 10:59 am
Looks great!! FYI – We shared your idea with our facebook fans… check us out at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/TagIt/335057882339
Cheers!
April 21, 2010 at 4:47 am
Love the idea. I must say that you are a perfectionist! Once again, lovely! :-)
April 21, 2010 at 4:40 pm
This is awesome! I’m sure I have enough corks saved, but I think I’ll go drink some more wine just to be sure!
April 24, 2010 at 10:05 am
why did you say you use 175 corks? It’s obvious there are over 300.
April 24, 2010 at 10:13 am
I see…. you have to cut the in half! Very clever. I love your idea.
April 27, 2010 at 6:11 am
Brilliant idea :) Now I drink more wine :)
April 27, 2010 at 3:41 pm
agne nananai – Oh no. I didn’t mean to inspire increased consumption of alcohol!
April 29, 2010 at 1:33 am
Just kidding :) but the idea is really great! And there are more brilliant ideas in your blog – I’m checking it daily :)
April 29, 2010 at 11:57 am
I absolutely love it! I’ve been collecting corks for years and wanted to do a wall but I love this idea!
May 2, 2010 at 7:11 am
vickie- they’re cut in half.
June 21, 2010 at 6:16 pm
I made a cork bulletin-board lo these many years ago. I didn’t cut them in half tho. Whole corks gave the project a more, ah, shall we say, “rustic” look (alternative: we could say “scruffy.”) This looks mahvelous! Now I’m waiting for handy-dandy-presto-cork-cutter-in-halfer to be invented.
June 28, 2010 at 8:58 pm
I, too, have been wondering how to cut up my many corks that I got from a local winery. I traded in some of my many garden plants and bulbs to them for their landscaping project in exchange for a big ole bag of corks. The only thing is, how to cut them in half? After reading these blogs, I remembered that I have a paper cutter (like the ones you see in some schools and libraries). I’m going to try to cut my corks in half with that! Now maybe I can make that terrific cork bathmat w/out it being a pita! My arthritic hands well love me for this idea. I’m betting it would also cut the synthetic corks as well. Wish me luck! ;)
June 30, 2010 at 4:11 pm
I use a band saw to cut corks in half. Be careful to not cut the pinkies
July 5, 2010 at 7:28 am
Great idea, but I worry about the moisture problem. I would like to hear more on how it’s holding up. I’ve made trivets and bulletin boards with corks. Pretty standard. But check out the cork head mask http://www.flickr.com/photos/71531951@N00/51544548/in/set-72157623394584137/
the topographical map of Minnesota http://www.flickr.com/photos/71531951@N00/51544512/in/set-72157623394584137/
or the cork installation art pieces http://www.flickr.com/photos/71531951@N00/4392268550/in/set-72157623394584137/
No cork should ever be thrown away. No need to drink a lot to get corks — once wine lovers hear about your need, they will save them for you because it helps them rationalize another sip.
Glue — elmer’s / white glue is the best for most projects. Dries clear and holds well. The glue gun is harder to clean up. Maybe its best for the bath mat project but I think Elmer’s might work well too.
Cutting — band saw sounds way to dangerous. I made a small gig that I attach my bench vise and cut with a knife or a hand saw.
July 5, 2010 at 6:03 pm
jk – My wine cork bath mat is still holding up beautifully. Moisture isn’t a problem. Elmer’s glue wouldn’t work for this project because it’s not waterproof like hot glue. Plus, the cleanup was easy. Thanks for your input and fabulous photos!
July 6, 2010 at 8:38 am
I love the look of your plant. Is it real? What kind is it?
July 29, 2010 at 10:21 am
Should I prepare the corks somehow? Boil them?
July 29, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Kate – I’ve heard others recommend boiling the corks first. Go ahead if you are the fastidious type. But I don’t think it’s necessary.
August 17, 2010 at 8:44 am
I think I’ll try whole corks without the shelf liner, wired together, to combat the moisture problem. And I’m with Bob – a band saw makes all the difference when cutting corks!
September 18, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Hello,
We are getting requests for this cork mat from our doormat customers. If anyone is willing to make and ship them out to our customers, please contact us and maybe we can do some business.
Cheers,
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September 23, 2010 at 5:17 am
Hello,
I love the look of this mat! You’re so creative. Thanks for sharing your ideas. I already recommended your site to my mom-in-law and I’m sure she would love it as much as I do!
Hmm… gives me more reason to drink red wine =)
September 27, 2010 at 9:07 am
I made mine over the weekend! Followed the steps in a slightly different order, but the result was the same. I used a non-solid liner (like this: http://www.target.com/Thick-Grip-Shelf-Liner-Taupe/dp/B001TGQ2XS/ref=sc_qi_detaillink) in taupe, so that gaps through the cork don’t show too much. Of course, this liner has holes in it, and so I had to work all on a big piece of cardboard because the hot glue leaks through.
I also found the corks impossible to cut with a knife, so I bought a small hack saw that did the trick quite nicely.
But I think it came out well! Check it out here – http://sarasheehy.com/2010/09/27/cork-mat/
October 5, 2010 at 9:38 am
ADORE! I just posted a use for corks on my blog today, someone suggested I check out your bath mat and I am glad they did! Not only do I have a bijillion corks, I also need a bath mat! Thanks!
November 14, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Great idea! Thanks! I am too curious as to how it holds up.
November 19, 2010 at 10:57 am
Thank you! This is a great idea. I had lots of corks waiting for a project – I ended up making one for in front of the kitchen sink. I really love your site and appreciate what you do and sharing it with all of us. :)
December 11, 2010 at 8:50 am
Hi there! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a team of volunteers and starting a new project in a community in the same niche. Your blog provided us useful information to work on. You have done a wonderful job!
January 4, 2011 at 9:42 pm
Simply awesome . . . I must make this!
March 9, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Awesome… Very nice :)
March 24, 2011 at 1:24 pm
I just followed your tutorial to make one myself. Cutting the corks by hand was taking hours, so my boyfriend and I ended up using a bandsaw. I love the final result! Thanks.
April 21, 2011 at 2:10 am
Fascinating blog! Is your theme custom made or did you download it from somewhere? A design like yours with a few simple adjustements would really make my blog stand out. Please let me know where you got your theme. Bless you
April 21, 2011 at 11:14 am
gaul – Thanks! I modified Design Disease’s free Dilectio theme.
May 5, 2011 at 5:18 am
I’ve put together a round up of great bathroom projects on Craft Gossip today and included your post. :) You can see it here
http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/6-creative-bathroom-projects/
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June 30, 2011 at 8:39 am
I made this mat when this blog was first posted and I just threw it away a few days ago. I used shelf liner as my base (the non slip rubbery kind) and hot glue to attach. Lots of hot glue needs to be used other wise after a few months the corks will start popping off. I didn’t worry to much about moisture because, well they’re corks. When I pulled the mat up… let’s just say that my reaction was ewww. On the under side of the cork, where there wasn’t hot glue, there was moldy stuff, leading me to believe that some sort of sealing should be used on the cut side of the cork at least. I really enjoyed the mat while I used it, but it’s not something you can just throw in the washer to clean it. Maybe using it in front of the kitchen sink would be a better placement option.
June 30, 2011 at 12:11 pm
holly – It’s all about how much traffic your shower gets and how well you take care of the mat and your bathroom. You should always hang your mat over the tub to dry if it gets wet. It sounds like you never moved it. About six corks popped off mine in two years, which I glued back on in a matter of minutes. I’m experimenting with better glue to take care of this problem. Also, the open weave shelf liner that some of you are using is not good enough. It needs to be the solid kind with a non-slip backing. I just checked my mat. No mold. That being said, if you share your shower with six other people (like I did as a child), this mat will not last.
July 1, 2011 at 10:46 am
This is an awesome idea. I think I can find 175 corks in my house. I am kind of burnt out on making cork trees.
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July 12, 2011 at 2:58 pm
i am a wine buff so corks are abundant in my home…but i have also ordered them from Ebay. 200 for $10 (used). they were from England…exciting to see the logos and the names. can’t wait to try this mat!!
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July 13, 2011 at 3:59 am
Great idea!
=D
July 13, 2011 at 6:27 am
gostei muito do passo a passo do tapete de rolha,só não o que papel de prateleira,dá para voce me explicar..obrigado
July 23, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Was reading all the questions about how to seal the corks, what about using decoupadge glue it drys clear. And my question is does anyone have addys for any of the wine makers? Thank you so much Jan
July 24, 2011 at 3:24 pm
I had my sister’s restaurant save corks for me last year (about 7 mos. worth). I made approximately 25 cork trivets for Xmas gifts. I also cut corks in half & used shallow wooden square frames from a Nat’l craft store. I tried using a knife at first & found that very difficult – I also cut my finger when the cork slipped. I made a small frame with nails on a board to hold the corks & keep my fingers out of the way. I even switched to a coping saw to cut the corks, which worked much faster. I also got blisters from pushing on the saw frame. It took forever but the trivets turned out great!!
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July 28, 2011 at 11:00 am
I am trying to make a wine bottle shape out of corks. My problem is I can’t figure out how to make it slim down up to the top of the bottle. Any suggestions?
July 28, 2011 at 11:43 am
Vee – Great idea. Have you tried staggering them like stairs? For example, say your wine bottle is 20 corks wide, and you need the neck of the bottle to be 10 corks wide. You’ll probably want a row of 18, a row of 16, and so on until you hit 10. If that seems too straight of a line, then add or subtract a cork from some rows. Does that help?
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August 2, 2011 at 10:43 am
That bath mat made out of cork is amazing! What a great idea! Now I know what to do with all those corks in my house.. ;)
August 4, 2011 at 11:30 pm
Nice idea. Looks great. I was wondering if perhaps the corks could be held in place by weaving jute or hemp around them? I suppose that becomes a whole other kettle of fish.
I don’t know how the glue will hold up, it will be interesting to hear what you report.
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October 29, 2011 at 10:23 pm
We go thru 2 cases a week( we like wine) we made one poster board, but like more ideas on how to use our corks besides trivtets and the like, we thought about makin the boards and selling them buttt! So any fun ideas u can give us!!!!
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Uau! I think this is wonderful!
Great idea!
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November 11, 2011 at 2:56 am
very useful idea! thank you! =)
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November 19, 2011 at 12:11 am
I see people continue commenting on this great idea for more then a year. So Bravo and good luck.
November 27, 2011 at 8:06 am
Not so cheap when you factor in the cost of the wine (for those of us who don’t work in an office with wine tastings). Not to mention the fact that not everyone is a wine drinker. Do you have any thoughts on where a non-wine drinker with limited funds like me could obtain all those corks?
November 27, 2011 at 11:43 pm
sadie – Sources for wine corks: eBay or Freecycle. Post a want ad on Freecycle and watch all the offers come in.
November 28, 2011 at 6:44 am
Oh, thanks! I didn’t even think of Freecycle, one of those things that’s a great idea that I never remember exists when I need it. Looks like I’ll be digging out my glue gun some time soon…
November 30, 2011 at 6:07 am
Awesome! I have a huge bag of corks just waiting to be made into something! When I was in high school I made stamps out of them, but now I’m thinking of doing this and maybe a few trivets, too!
December 7, 2011 at 8:41 am
Good idea. For those wanting to seal the cork try Clear Yacht Varnish all over with 3 or 4 coats. More expensive than ordinary varnish but designed for moisture.
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December 14, 2011 at 5:13 pm
You can get corks that haven’t been used (aren’t dirty) at a brewery supply store where they sell supplies for beer brewing and wine making.
December 25, 2011 at 5:05 am
Nice! I saw a similar mat but it was made with the whole corks standing up and frames in with a plastic frame. I don’t even think they were glued together . But t takes 500 corks. I’m gonna try it as soon as I get a few more corks!
December 29, 2011 at 1:43 am
You also can go to local winerys and ask for used wine corks! I live in livermore and dont drink
January 4, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Crafty AND cool! Save the corks!
January 7, 2012 at 12:14 am
very inspirative..
January 7, 2012 at 4:40 pm
This is a great project. Thank you so much for sharing your project. I used a mold/mildew resistant base to glue the corks too.
January 8, 2012 at 12:14 pm
I have seen wine corks made into different type of kitchen trivets and the items had a glossy shine from some kind of sealer or epoxy. Is there a suggested sealer for use on the bath mat?
January 23, 2012 at 10:51 am
I am lovinghtis idea! I get lots of cork, being in the business. I am insulating my old farmhouse with wine corks. I pour them right in the attic, and am filling up the slots! Lots of folks are saving corks for me for this project, but I sneak in other ones like this, for sure!! Great idea!!
March 14, 2012 at 6:25 am
Your idea is great and I read the other post that said it lasted for 18 months. Pretty good, I’d say. I’ve pinned this to Pinterest. I think you’ve given us plenty of detail so we can try this project at home.
March 15, 2012 at 3:02 am
I’m making a bath mat similar to this but I am using whole corks. They are actually standing up…. I have a frame for them which I am lining the bottom with the thin squares of cork like you use as a backdrop. Then you put the corks in the frame as tightly as you can get them. I found this version in a magazine but it doesn’t call for sealing. Do you think I should sea it anyway? Thanks! Love your ideas BTW!!
March 16, 2012 at 2:34 pm
I found your blog while doing a search for cork crafts. Love this idea and your easy step by step instructions (and follow-up posts)! I shared it on my Facebook page so that others will find you too: http://www.facebook.com/willowhousekarentegeler
March 18, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Karen Tegeler – Thanks! Thanks for sharing too.
March 18, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Susan – Sounds great. Don’t seal your wine corks. It just makes them sticky. They hold up much better without any sealant.
April 20, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Hi Susan- eHow says to seal cork floors with polyurethane protectant sealer, which seems to be in deck sealers and (voila!) car polish. I think I’ll try a small mat with the car polish- then I won’t be heartbroken if its a dud. Another sealer which I’m using for magazine paper baskets is acrylic floor polish (such as Future). If my first mat doesn’t work, that’ll be plan B. And, finally, boiling corks is not for germs, its for ease in cutting. I’ve seen lots of thin embroidered disks in cork jewelry lately, and the general consensus is that boiling is the only way to cut ’em. Cheers!
April 24, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Olá!
Achei ótimo e criativo o aproveitamento das rolhas, que sempre guardei para com calma ver algo para fazer com elas…um dia…! Então cá estou eu interessada nas sugestões apresentadas aki. O tapete então….amei, vou tentar faze-lo.
Obrigado
July 1, 2012 at 12:06 pm
I love this idea. I’m also going to string some length-wise and make a matching shower curtain.
July 4, 2012 at 8:50 pm
This is such a great idea! Such a cute and inexpensive project, I love it!
July 5, 2012 at 5:33 am
I love it! I have pined it on Pinterest and shared this page on my Facebook page too. Also I asked my dad (he lives in France and his very good with his hands) to make me one! (because in Australia we don’t have cork – only screw tops). Thanks for sharing this great tutorial!
July 9, 2012 at 10:45 am
I love this idea, and I’m gonna do it, but just wondering is hot glue the only option? or could you use stuff like wood glue?
July 13, 2012 at 2:25 am
I think it may be sold. I have read your steps about to make seal the corks. I found it very easy and interesting. I love it. Thanks for posting.
August 15, 2012 at 9:03 pm
Thanks for the inspiration!
-I used freecycle.org and kijiji.com to find free used corks. I am now going to contact some wineries and/or restaurants to get more!
-I used this shelf liner- http://www.homedepot.ca/product/con-tact-simple-elegance-non-adhesive-shelf-liner-almond-diamonds-60-inches/942544
-A nice SHARP heavy duty exact blade
-And this ‘Gorilla’ glue, which I brushed on THINLY with a paint brush (it bubbles up into foam so be careful of squeeze out!) http://www.homedepot.ca/product/8oz-gorilla-glue/969970
Everything seems quite firmly stuck on and yet it still has some flexibility to it.
My partner and I LOVE it! Thanks again!
***For those interested, I will keep you updated on its durability and wear.
August 15, 2012 at 9:06 pm
This is the beauty you inspired me to make!
http://t.co/Sg8YKw4Q
October 14, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Do you have to cut the corks or can you leave them they way they are?
November 10, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Love it! It’s beautiful! But is it comfy on your feet?
November 15, 2012 at 9:46 am
I am so NOT crafty so if you know where I could buy one already made I would be interested ;)
December 27, 2012 at 11:47 pm
Thank you so much for posting this! I featured this in my latest blog post… you can check it out here: http://whitneygoller.blogspot.com/2012/12/baby-im-coming-home.html
Thanks for post quality work!
whitney goller
January 29, 2013 at 12:55 pm
I have made this in the past. Strongly suggest using a stronger glue then a hot glue gun. Say two part epoxy. You will find cork swells when wet and separates from the glue.
February 9, 2013 at 11:20 am
adorei este tapete,vc esta de parabéns.
nadia
March 18, 2013 at 10:45 am
I wonder if cork sheets that I know I’ve seen sold for the use on pinboards would do as base? They should be nonslip.
May 1, 2013 at 8:34 pm
Love this idea! It seems like it would be a foot massage after every shower!
May 22, 2013 at 10:34 am
A suggestion on a glue.. in Walmart they sell a glue named “E6000” It comes in a predominately grey colored tube.
This glue is remarkable, as it holds darn near everything in the world, and is washable. china mended using this glue can even go into a dishwasher.
The drying time ranges from an hour to 72 hours. The longest time required for something that will get a lot of use and abuse and will benefit from a total curing.
Just remember when using this glue, that once it is set, you will not be able to remove it, so if gluing two items together and leaving it for over an hour, you will NOT be able to move it around if you put it on crooked. lol
This is the glue that I will use when making this mat.
A word of caution.. I will assemble and glue mine on a piece of tinfoil and then a piece of paper.. Sad if you end up with a partially finished cork project glued to your counter top.
January 15, 2015 at 10:55 am
Great idea, this was also done during and just after World War II. Which only shows how good we are at reusing, especially with help like craters such as your self to remind us.
January 21, 2015 at 7:32 am
Two notes:
Steaming your corks (just as you would carrots) will make them much easier to cut. Your knife slices right through, and your cork does not fall apart.
I am with Valerie: E6000 is the only glue we use for crafts, and it is waterproof! But beware of the vapors, as it is intoxicating and can lead to headaches (trust me on this one). Wear a mask or use in a well-ventilated area.
March 5, 2015 at 7:22 pm
I just bet this bath mat is somewhat therapeutic underfoot what with all the bulges and uneven surface that the wine corks make.
June 4, 2015 at 3:59 pm
Ya can also make it a bit smaller and use it in your kitchen or dining room as a hot plate :-)