Plastic Bottle Dragonflies
Transform ordinary plastic bottles into whimsical dragonflies to enhance your garden and promote recycling. These colorful wind catchers are easy to make and a fun craft for all ages.
Ingredients
Materials
- 1 each Empty plastic bottles (any size)
- 1 each Scissors
- 1 set Paint or permanent markers
- 1 each Paintbrush (if using paint)
- 1 each Wire or sturdy string (for hanging)
- optional Beads or embellishments
- optional Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- optional Garden stakes (for ground placement)
Instructions
Preparation
- Clean the plastic bottles thoroughly and remove labels. Dry completely.
Cutting the Wings
- Use scissors to cut the bottle into sections and cut two symmetrical wing shapes from the upper portion.
Painting the Wings
- Apply chosen paint colors to the wings using a brush or markers and let dry completely.
Assembling the Dragonfly
- Trim the top of the bottle to create the body and secure wings with glue or wire. Add beads for eyes if desired.
Attaching for Hanging
- Use wire or string to create a hanging loop or insert into the ground using garden stakes.
Notes
Experiment with glow-in-the-dark paint for a night-time effect; attach glitter for extra sparkle. Adjust bottle sizes for varied dragonfly sizes and try different material for wings.