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Studio 512 is wishing Stephanie a very happy birthday! Ahead of her big day, Rosie crafted a DIY crown made with leftover wine corks (and a shout-out to our boss, Korey, for providing said corks)! Rosie was inspired by TikTok creator @ProudAmericanMama, who calls herself the “#OGCorkCrown” queen.
First, Rosie watched @ProudAmericanMama’s crown from different angles, then started mapping out what corks were needed on a flat table, while the glue gun was heating up. The headband actually sits around your hairline or temple, more like a crown than a tiara or where you’d normally wear a headband. If you’ve done it right, the headband’s “ear pieces” will be pointing behind you.
Rosie started with the middle of the crown, slowly working her way up, out and back. The original creator does two things that really stand out: she builds her crowns so that each higher level curves back, mimicking the shape of the head, and she also uses jewels in teardrop shapes to make the crown look like it tapers at the top. Keep trying your crown on in the mirror if you’re worried about the flow. Rosie tried to do both of these things, but ended up with a “more is more” method.
The circles that @ProudAmericanMama uses are just the ends of the cork: getting these is easier said than done. Since cutting the corks leaves an unsightly ring, you’ll only get two circles per cork. Cut them with a sharp knife on a cutting board for the best outcome.
Tips: the cork material really seems to like hot glue — it clings to it in a way most materials don’t, which makes the crown really sturdy. The corks, since they’re a little elastic, will give you more “wiggle” room if you need to shift things around on your crown. Feel free to push and mold something you’ve already glued to get it into the spot you want!
If all of this just seems like too much work, visit @ProudAmericanMama’s Etsy shop to buy one. Happy wining!
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