My Cork Board Project

For years I've collected corks...

...hasn't everyone?

And, for years, I've wanted to do something with them...

...hasn't everyone?

So, I finally bought one.

Inside measurements: 21" x 22"
Side by side that's about 26 corks

I ran thread corner to corner

both ways to use as a guide

and was reminded that not

all corks are created equal.

 I laid out a couple of
patterns before gluing.

When satisfied, I began
gluing each cork
individually into place.
357 corks were used.

This was my first attempt but
it didn't impress me.

This is the final pattern; aligned and symmetrical
but there was more to do.

I was not satisfied with the open spaces

around the perimeter. So, with the left over

corks, it was time to cut and fit small

pieces into those spaces.

Yes, you can do this when you have
a lot of time of your hands.  Hey,
don't knock retirement.

A last minute check
for alignment.

 

You can reflect on a lot of good
memories while looking at a wine cork.
 

Yes, this is what I wanted.

The final product and a lot of fond memories

  

~~ Robert Mondavi