License Plate Dragonfly

 Here is how to make a dragonfly from discarded materials.

This dragonfly is made from old license plates, chair leg and old keys.

You can even use an old hammer handle for the body.

Plasma cutting license plates

We used a plasma cutter to cut out wings.

license plate tutorial

Next, you will lay the wings out.

Drill holes in the license plates and body

 Once you have the wings positioned,

drill holes through wings and part way through the body.

You will use two 1 inch wood screws per wing.

screw

Once you have your holes drilled, you will need 1 inch wood screws to attach the wings to the body.

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I attach a picture hanger using the top screw in the wing.

keys for dragonfly face

I used old keys we had lying around for the eyes.

Drilling antenna holes for dragonfly

Drill two holes in the top for antennas. I know dragonflies

do not have them but it makes them whimsicalSmile

License Plate Dragonfly

Finished ProductSmile