How to Make Cork Stamps ⋆ Design Mom

These cork stamps are very easy to make, use simple materials, and allow for a lot of personalization. A collection of handmade stamps could make a charming and practical gift.

This project is so much fun! I think you’ll love it.

Cork Stamp Materials

–wine corks
–X-acto knife with a new blade
–adhesive foam sheet
-pencil
–cutting mat or some kind of surface protector to cut on

First, choose corks that have a smooth surface on which to cut the design. Avoid using the end the corkscrew entered. Draw the design and proceed to cut it out. Watch out for fingers! And remember, designs/letter with a ‘right’ direction need to be created in reverse.

You can add another notch near the top, all the way around for fingers to get a good grip.

If a bigger surface is needed, cut the cork length-wise, splitting it into 2/3 and 1/3 pieces. A notch here is helpful too, just to keep those fingers from slipping.

Cut a piece of adhesive foam to the size of the cork. Mark the design on the paper size of the sheet. Doing it on the paper side will ensure the design/lettering is the correct direction.

Create an assortment for your favorite teacher. Or one beautiful stamp you’ll know he or she will love. Wrap them up, include a stamp pad or two (in the school colors maybe?), and you’ve got the perfect gift!

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THIS IDEA WOULD BE GREAT FOR:
– A graduation gift.
– A birthday gift for a design-y friend.
– A souvenir gift — You could save a cork from an important event or adventure, and make it into a stamp for a companion.

P.S. — We love making gifts! You can find all the posts in this series here.

Create by Amy Christie for Design Mom