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How to make Paper Dragonfly Crafts For School

How to make Paper Dragonfly Crafts For School

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How to make Paper Dragonfly Crafts For School

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Learn how to make fun and easy paper dragonfly crafts with your kids for school projects. Step-by-step instructions and supplies needed for each craft will be provided. Perfect for kids of all ages and adults who want to join in the fun.

You see a dragonfly every once in a while during summers in your house or in the garden outside! They have long stick-like bodies with big fairy wings attached to them! With things as simple as a sheet of paper and an ice cream stick, you can make this beautiful craft. This dragonfly will be colorful unlike the original one, a beautiful liberty that you can take only through art! So, get ready with all the material required, and let’s make this unique dragonfly craft!

DIY Dragonfly Paper Craft Project For School

How to make Paper Dragonfly Crafts For School

Read more: How To Make An Origami Grasshopper With Kids

Materials Required

  • Colorful Sheets (Red, White, And Black)
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Popsicle Stick
  • Black Marker

Procedure

Step 1: Creasing A Red Paper Strip

Creasing A Red Paper Strip- Constructing Dragonflies Out of Paper for Educational Purposes

From a red-colored sheet cut out a long and wide rectangular strip using scissors. Fold it in half from the longer side and make a crease.

Step 2: Folding The Strip

Folding The Strip- The Steps Involved in Producing Paper Dragonflies for School

Fold the strip along the crease.

Step 3: Outlining Fingers On Strip

Outlining Fingers On Strip- Creating Paper Dragonflies for School Projects

Take a pencil and place your index and middle finger on the sheet. Now, with the pencil, outline the shape of your fingers on the red sheet from the folded side.

Step 4: Cutting Out The Outline

Cutting Out The Outline- Learning How to Manufacture Dragonfly Artwork from Paper

Using scissors cut out the outlined shape.

Step 5: Unfolding The Finger Shape

Unfolding The Finger Shape- Forming Dragonflies with Paper for School Activities

Open up the folded side of your finger shape to form wings.

Step 6: Pasting A Popsicle Stick

Pasting A Popsicle Stick- Crafting Paper Dragonflies for the Classroom

Using glue, paste a popsicle stick in the mid of the wings. Make sure to paste it from the top by leaving some space.

Step 7: Making Eyes

Making Eyes- Building Paper Dragonflies for School Projects

Make the eyes from a white and black sheet of paper. Paste them onto the popsicle stick top to make the eyes of the dragonfly.

Step 8: Making Details Of Dragon Fly

Making Details Of Dragon Fly- Making Paper Dragonflies for an Academic Setting

Using a black sketch pen make a small smile below the eyes. Make curved horizontal lines on the stick starting from the ending of wings to the bottom of the stick.

Your Popsicle Dragonfly Is Ready!

Your Popsicle Dragonfly Is Ready- Assembling Paper Dragonflies for School-Related Projects

Congratulations! This completes the tutorial for making this amazing dragonfly craft! You also learned some good cutting and pasting skills. It was extremely simple to make, therefore, it is beginner friendly! Take more such baby steps to further the journey of your art and craft. Use both, your own unique imagination and the techniques you learn in these tutorials to create a more real and authentic craft. Keep experimenting and keep working hard to achieve your goals in both art and life. See you in many more tutorials to come!

Some More Dragonfly Craft Tutorial

Origami Paper Dragonfly Artwork For Little Ones

Origami Paper Dragonfly Artwork For Little Ones

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This origami paper dragonfly artwork is perfect for little ones. It’s a fun and simple way for them to explore the world of art while Improving their creativity and imagination. It’s a great project that can be used to help teach basic origami techniques.

How to Make Popsicle Stick Dragonfly Craft For Kids

Popsicle Stick Dragonfly Craft For Room Decor

Image Source/Tutorial: Kids Art & Craft

This craft is a creative way to bring a little extra decoration to your room or House. All you need is some popsicle sticks, paint, and some other craft supplies. Please  Follow the step-by-step instructions and you’ll have a fun and colorful dragonfly to hang in your room.

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