Dragonflies made from wooden balls

Welcome to your creative crafting lesson! Today I'm going to show you how to make beautiful dragonflies from wooden balls and folding paper. These delicate works of art are not only great decorative elements, but also perfect as a personalised gift. Be inspired by the lightness of nature and create your own flying beauty. The crafting process is uncomplicated and ideal for immersing yourself in the relaxed world of handicrafts. So, make yourself a cup of tea, grab your craft supplies and get started!

Step-by-step instructions: How to craft your own personalised dragonfly

Step 1: Prepare the wire

Cut a 30 cm long piece of copper wire. Fold the wire in half and twist the closed end. This will give your dragonfly stability and structure.

Step 2: Thread on the wooden balls

First thread a 6 mm wooden bead onto the wire. This is followed by five 15 mm wooden balls. Make sure to apply some handicraft glue between the individual beads to fix them in place. Allow the glue to dry thoroughly so that your dragonfly is stable.

Step 3: Making the angel wings

While the glue dries, get to work on the angel wings. Draw angel wings on coloured folding paper - you will need one small and one large wing for each dragonfly. Cut out both angel wings and fold them once along the centre line to create structure.

Step 4: Attach the angel wings

Glue the folded angel wings together in the centre. Then punch a hole in the centre of the angel wings using a hole punch or awl. Give the angel wings their classic shape by opening the sides slightly. Then carefully thread them onto the wire and fix them to the wooden ball with a little glue.

Step 5: Complete the dragonfly

Now pull the last wooden ball and the final wooden bead onto the wire. Fix these in place with handicraft glue and leave everything to dry for a few minutes.

Step 6: Bend the feeler

Finally, give your dragonfly its characteristic antennae. Use a bamboo skewer to bend the protruding wire end into two filigree antennae.

Ready for your next project?

Congratulations, your unique dragonfly is ready! You have now created an enchanting piece of nature that will delight friends and family. Continue your creativity - you'll find all the materials you need for even more exciting projects in our online shop. Click here and let your imagination run wild!