Wine Cork Coaster: DIY Step-by-Step Tutorial

Wine cork coasters are a fun and easy DIY project that can add a touch of personality to your home decor while also protecting your surfaces from stains and spills.

In this step-by-step guide, we will show you how to make your own rustic wine cork coasters using simple materials and techniques.

• Wine corks
• A sharp knife
• A cutting board
• A ruler
• Sandpaper
• Hot glue gun
• Cork or felt backing material
• Scissors

Prepare Wine Corks

Start by preparing your wine corks. Rinse them in warm water and allow them to dry completely.

Cut Your Backing Material

Using a cutting board and scissors, cut a circular piece of cork, cardboard or felt backing material.

Cut Wine Corks

Cut wine corks into 1 cm discs using a sharp knife.

Smooth edges with sandpaper.

Create your Design

Arrange the corks to fit your backing material.

Tip: Place first disc off-center and then arrange discs around it like a flower.

Glue discs to your backing material.

Turn your coaster over and cut corks to size with a knife where necessary.

Finish Your Coasters

Once your wine corks are securely attached to the backing material, you can clean up any stray glue.

Add a coat of clear sealant to protect your coasters from spills and stains.

Display Your Coasters

Your DIY wine cork coasters are now ready to be used and displayed.

You can place them on your coffee table, dining table, or bar area for a touch of style and functionality.

For more information, check out our article on making a DIY wine cork coaster.