It’s getting warmer and I’m ready to head outside and do some gardening! I love to put fun, unusual critters in my yard, so I decided to try my hand at metal “art” (ha!) This dragonfly from a whisk project is fun to make and looks beautiful in my flower beds. Here’s how you can make your own.
I used an inexpensive whisk to create this pretty, sparkly dragonfly! I found the whisk for just $1 at my local grocery store, but this would also be a way to recycle any old balloon whisks you have lying around. I was tempted to spray paint my dragonfly, but in the end, I left it silver. That’s always an option, though, if you want something more colorful.
Psst…looking for more whisk garden art ideas? Check out my whisk butterfly and my whisk peacock. You can also see my other garden crafts here.
Dragonfly from Whisk Project Supplies:
- Metal Balloon Whisk
- Wire Cutters
- Faceted beads
- Craft or jewelry wire
Step one: Bend two loops out to each side to make the wings of the dragonfly.
Step two: Use wire cutters to cut the loop that is left in the center. Cut it so one piece is about 5 inches long. Straighten the longer piece of wire and point it down to use as a stake.
Step three: Use pliers to bend the short piece of wire into a loop to attach the head to. Thread craft wire through two large beads, and twist it onto the loop of large wire to hold the “eyes” in place.
Use the stake to place your dragonfly in a potted plant, along a walkway, or anywhere else you like! You could make the stake shorter to put the dragonfly on a wreath. I can’t wait to make more of these and fill my garden with lots of buzzing dragonflies!
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