“Succulents are great because they are efficient at water storage.” This is Dara and Kaia’s step-by-step process for making DIY succulents in used corks: 1. Drink FFW wines (adults that is!) and save your corks.
Then, how do you plant succulents in a wine cork?
How-to
- Create a hole to about half the depth of the cork, by using an Exacto knife or a drill (use caution).
- Fill with organic cactus soil mix.
- Dip the tip of the cactus stem into water and lightly coat with rooting powder. …
- Use the pointed end of the skewer to make a hole in the soil.
One may also ask, is cork good for plants? Wine corks are an excellent mulch for potted plants or small beds. Cork is a natural product, so it will break down over time and it is a natural anti-microbial, so it should resist mold growth. Like other mulch, the cork will help hold in moisture and will add a little flair to your pots and beds.
Regarding this, how do you water cork succulents?
Use a knitting needle or cocktail stick to gently pat some more soil around the roots. Water lightly with a dripper or a jug with a fine spout. You will need to moisten the cork like this every couple of weeks. Attach the corks to the fridge and keep checking on your succulent garden as it grows.
How do you hollow out a cork?
For tools, you will need a hot glue gun, a paring knife, and a screwdriver.
- Start by pushing a hole in the top of the cork with your screwdriver.
- Using your knife, hollow out the hole you started–only go about halfway down the cork.
- Glue a magnet to the backside of the cork.
- Fill the cork with soil.
How do you make a cork planter box?
DIY Easy & Impressive Cork Planter Box
- Step 1: Choose a planter box of your desired size. …
- Step 2: Glue corks onto the outside of the planter box. …
- Step 3: Fill planter box half way with potting soil. …
- Step 4: The fun part… …
- Step 5: Plant your flowers or succulents, filling in gaps with leftover potting soil.
How do you make succulent cork magnets?
Instructions
- Use your craft knife to cut a hole into your wine cork. You’ll want the hole to be about 1/3-1/2 way into the cork. …
- Hot glue the magnets onto the wine corks. Small magnets will work best for this project. …
- Stuff soil into the cork. Don’t overfill the corks. …
- Stick the succulent stem into the soil.
What crafts can you make with wine corks?
DIY Wine Cork Craft Ideas
- Drink Coaster. Made from sliced wine corks, these coasters make a great option for re-using your left over corks. …
- Bottle Stopper. …
- Bird House. …
- Cork-board/Message Board. …
- Photo Clip. …
- Wall Art. …
- Decorative Cork Balls. …
- Candle Votives.
How do you make an air plant cork magnet?
STEPS
- Cut a hole at the top of the cork big enough and deep enough to snuggly fit a small air plant. Shake out excess cork.
- Wrap a small piece of washi tape about 1/2 inch up from the bottom of the cork. …
- Glue a round magnet to the cork. …
- Place an air plant in the hole at the top of the cork and display.
