DIY Upcycled Wine Cork Garland
A quick, eco-friendly DIY upcycled wine cork garland made from used corks, beads, and jute twine. This rustic décor piece comes together in under an hour and adds warm, earthy charm to shelves, windows, bar carts, and seasonal displays.
Yield: 1 garland
Equipment
- Measuring tape
- Craft scissors
- pliers
- drill
- drill bit
- skewer
Materials
- wine corks used
- jute twine
- wire
- beads your choice
- scrap wood block
Instructions
- Cut the twine: Measure and cut your jute twine 12 inches longer than your desired finished garland length so you have room to knot loops on both ends.
- Drill the corks: Stand each cork upright on the scrap wood, hold it with pliers, and drill straight through the center. Run the bit through several times to help prevent debris from clogging the channel.
- Clean the holes: Push a skewer through each drilled cork to clear remaining debris so the twine threads easily.
- Tie the first loop: Make a small loop at one end of the twine and knot it securely to form the garland’s hanging point.
- Thread the garland: Use the wire as a hook to pull the twine through each cork and bead, repeating your chosen pattern until you reach the end. Tie a second loop to finish.
Notes
- Plan your pattern: Lay out one repeat of your bead-and-cork sequence, measure it, and calculate how many repeats you need for your full garland length.
- Drill with steady pressure: A slow, even speed helps keep the bit straight and reduces the chance of crooked channels in used corks.
- Match bead weight to style: Lighter beads create an airy, delicate look, while darker tones give a warmer, cozier feel—choose what fits your space.
- Keep twine twist-free: Straighten the twine as you thread to prevent gaps or uneven spacing in the finished garland.
- Tighten loops securely: Knot both end loops firmly so the garland hangs well and holds up over time.
