DIY Cork Chandelier

So I saw a "ball of corks" if you will, and I thought that it would be so cute with lights wrapped around it as a "cork chandelier". My first issue, there were no instructions for making this "Cork Chandelier" but hey, I can do anything I put my mind to, right?

What you'll need: 

• Foam ball (whichever size you want, I used an 8" one from Michael's)
• Hot glue
• a TON of corks (if you use a larger ball.) 
• Chain
• Mini Christmas Lights

This is actually a really easy project, it just took a lot longer than I thought it was. I underestimated the amount of time it would take to glue on 150+ corks. 

The one thing you do need to do is cut a hole through the middle. I used a drill to drill a hole through the middle of the ball so I could hang it with a small chain... or whatever I use. (the picture below shows about how much space I left around the drilled hole) 

One issue I did come across is that I got impatient, and would rotate the ball to add more corks before other glue dried. I didn't pay attention and a few times the cork would dry crooked or tilted. So if that happens, just glue around the edges to hold it down... or (i did this a few times) gently pull the cork off of the ball, clean it off and re-glue it. Easy Fix. The picture below shows me fixing one of the corks...

To be honest, there is not a lot of skill involved in this project (if I can do this, anyone can:)... just start gluing. Mine took probably 3-4 hours for gluing. 

Partially Done 

I'm moving on Friday so as soon as I hang it and unpack some lights to wrap in it, I will take a picture and post it! ( I need to make sure I get a strong... but cute chain because this sucker is heavy!!!)

*Disclaimer: Nope, I did not drink that much wine in order to acquire that many corks! My good friend is a restaurant manager, so she brought me a box full of probably 300 corks! :)*

Currently what it looks like. I think when I get some mini lights wrapped in there (I'm going to try and find ones with dark cords) you won't see the foam as much. 

What do you think? Do you think you'll try and make one? I'd love to hear your honest thoughts on it!