Cork Coaster

What to do with all of those corks? Each cork's logo brings back a flash of memory that is tied to the event associated with the fine wine it protected. Here is something useful that can clear the drawer of those corks and continue to serve your memories.

One end of each outside cork was drilled with a 3/16" hole. Leather boot lacing is used to tie the rows together. The holes were positioned so the corks's logo would be best exposed. The corks are bound end-to-end with heavy duty wood glue. The three corks at each end are glued together after being pinned at the joints with finishing nails; the end rows are exposed to bumps that may break the glue joint.

The coaster can sit on the counter or table while it awaits its steaming hot customer.