DIY Whisk Dragonfly
Turn an old kitchen whisk into a whimsical dragonfly with paint, googly eyes, and a touch of creativity! This fun, upcycled craft is budget-friendly and perfect for decorating your garden, kitchen, or outdoor space with charm and color.
Yield: 1 dragonfly
Cost: 1
Equipment
- pliers
- paint (spray or acrylic)
- glue gun or epoxy glue
- decorative supplies (eyes, ribbon, beads)
- protective gloves or apron
- flat surface for painting
Materials
- 1 old metal whisk
- pliers
- acrylic paint or spray paint
- googly eyes, beads, or small buttons
- strong glue (hot glue gun or epoxy)
- Decorative wire, twine, or ribbon (optional)
Instructions
- Use your pliers to bend and spread out the whisk loops to create dragonfly wings. They don’t need to be perfect—organic shapes are great!
- Paint the entire whisk using spray paint or acrylics. Let it dry completely before moving on.
- Glue on googly eyes, beads, or buttons to create a face at the tip of the whisk handle.
- Wrap decorative twine or ribbon around the handle for extra flair. Add glitter or glow paint if desired.
- Hang your dragonfly in a window, planter, or garden. Seal with clear acrylic spray if displaying outside.
Notes
Use metallic or glow-in-the-dark paint for extra flair. For outdoor use, apply a clear acrylic sealer to weatherproof your dragonfly. Handle hot glue with care—metal gets hot fast! Store gently in tissue wrap during off seasons.