How to Make a Bobber Out of a Wine Cork

Finding new ways to reuse and recycle is an entertaining way to save money and have some arts and crafts fun. Cork is a versatile material with many uses, so that little wine stopper can be repurposed in a number of ways -- including as a fishing bobber. With just a few tools and a bit of time, a wine cork can become a bobber that's just as useful as a store-bought one.

Things You'll Need

  • Drill
  • 3/8-inch drill bit
  • 4-inch length of 3/8-inch wood dowel
  • Small saw
  • Fishing line
  • Hammer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Drill a hole through the wine cork, vertically.

    • 2

      Slide the length of wooden dowel through the hole, leaving about 1 inch on either side. It may require some pushing or gentle taps from the hammer, to ensure a snug fit. Saw off any excess length, and discard it.

    • 3

      Use the saw to carefully carve a notch in one end of the dowel. This notch provides a place to tie the fishing line to the bobber.

    • 4

      Tie the bobber to the fishing line, securing it at the notch.