:: DIY :: Corkboard

(This is a repost from my old blog which I'm no longer updating. I'm working my way to slowly transfer posts that might interest some of you here on Atelier 630.)

What you will need:

- Scissors
- Glue
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Cardboard
- Frame (find a pretty one =D)
- Approx 1hr of your time depending how big your frame is.

STEP 1.

Cut the corks in half with the knife.

STEP 2.

Once all the corks have been cut, remove the glass backing from the frame and use it as guide to trace an outline on your cardboard.

STEP 3.

Once the outline has been clearly traced, using your scissors, cut around it.

STEP 4.

Place the newly cut cardboard into the frame FIRST, followed by the glass.

STEP 5.

Start laying out your corks (flat side down) onto the cardboard. If you need to trim some of the corks so that it will fit better, do so now. However, do not trim them before you have tried laying it out another way. The bigger the piece of cork, the more durable your board will be.

STEP 6.
Once the layout has been done, taking one cork piece at a time, start gluing them down.

STEP 7.
Let it dry overnight.

STEP 8.
Your new DIY corkboard is now finished!
At this point, if you wish to paint it, or decorate it even more, you can do so. =)

Enjoy~