Ever looked at your old ceiling fan and wondered what you can do with the parts instead of just tossing them out? Well here’s a creative way to make use of the blades.

Why not let giant dragonflies invade your garden or yard by upcycling old ceiling fan blades! This outdoor decor is sure to make passers-by cast more than just a second look.

Don’t have an old ceiling fan? Why not search your local thrift store? And while you’re there, go look for a straight but carved table leg because you’ll be needing it, too!

This is a great upcycling project where you can also make use of certain scrap materials that seem, well, useless. You can take small, excess tiles, pebbles — any trinkets — to add detail to your dragonfly.

Yes — it will also look great as an indoor decor for big empty walls!

Take a look at some beautiful examples from various DIY-ers through the gallery below and be inspired to make your own.

Materials:

  • Old Newspaper (for covering work area)
  • Old Ceiling Fan Blades
  • Table Leg
  • Gate Hook
  • Twig Ball (or any material you can use as the head)
  • Spray Paint
  • Lace (or any other materials for designing the dragonfly)
  • Masking Tape
  • Screws
  • Protective Mask
  • Wires (optional, for feet)

Tools:

  • Drill
  • Pliers