Wine cork board

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Soften the corks

   Steam the corks over a pot of simmering water for 10 minutes. Soft corks cut cleanly instead of crumbling.

2. 

   2

   Cut them in half

   Stand each cork on the board and saw it in half lengthwise with the bread knife. Keep your fingers clear of the blade path.

3. 

   3

   Plan the pattern

   Lay the halves flat side down on the backing in a herringbone or rows. Trim end pieces to fit the edges.

4. 

   4

   Glue them down

   Glue each half in place, working from the center out.

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   5

   Frame it

   Set the backing into the frame and close the clips. Pin up your first to-do list.