6 Clever Ways to Reuse Wine Corks You Probably Haven’t Thought Of

Wine corks can pile up in a drawer, but they’re also handy materials for simple crafts and household fixes. Here are six ways to put them to use:

Place-card holders

Cut a shallow slit lengthwise into a cork and slide in a place card. For a more polished look, add metallic paint to match your table setting.

Drawer pulls

A cork with a rounded end can work as a replacement knob on a lightly used cabinet, bar cart, or bedside table. Attach it securely with a screw from inside the drawer, and consider adding a protective coating.

DIY stamps

Use a craft knife to carve a simple shape—such as a heart, star, circle, or flower—into the flat end of a cork. Dip the raised design in ink or paint, then press it onto cards, gift tags, or wrapping paper.

Garden markers

Push a bamboo skewer into a cork and write the plant name on it with a waterproof marker. The cork-and-skewer label can help identify plants in the garden.

Fix wobbly furniture

Cut a small piece of cork to fit beneath a short furniture leg. It can help stabilize the item while cushioning the floor.

Kitchen trivets

Arrange corks into a shape, then fasten them together with heat-resistant adhesive. The finished trivet can protect counters and tables from hot dishes.

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