Any repurposing or craft ideas with old ceiling fan blades?

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I have all of the parts of a ceiling fan. I'm too craft to throw it away, but I haven't been able to think of anything for them, yet, either. Ideas?

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Jean Myles on Aug 09, 2016
You can use the blades to make a Dragon Fly. http://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=d...

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Adra Ellen Forrester Kryszczuk on Aug 09, 2016
The blades make great shelves under bathroom sinks or kitchen sinks.

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Janet Pizaro on Aug 09, 2016
Jean beat me to it . That was the first idea that popped into my head. Otherwise research pinterest.com. They always have repurposed posts.

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Susan Giroso on Aug 09, 2016
With the right shape to the blade you could make angel wall art,door hanger even a tree topper.I'd repaint them an "angelic" color add a gathered piece of lace and use stiffened lace for wings

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Karen Fulks on Aug 10, 2016
Dragon Fly is cool. Look on Pinterest... all kind

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Huntress on Aug 10, 2016
Make large flowers. Paint in different colors. Wind will move them.

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Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure on Feb 25, 2019

Some ideas:
Hi https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/garden/smaller-cousin-to-the-ceiling-fan-blade-dragonflies-bugs-from-chair-legs-and-fly-417916
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/garden/dragonfly-from-a-table-leg-and-ceiling-fan-blades-172458
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/garden/how-to-make-a-dragonfly-out-of-ceiling-fan-blades-29524350
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/garden/diy-bling-butterfly-from-upcycled-fan-blades-2915282
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/garden/repurpose-ceiling-fan-dragonfly-glows-in-the-dark-7868360

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Johnavallance82 on Aug 16, 2025

Yup Dagon fly! Otherwise remove metal and make or decorate Plant Pot.

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Dee on Aug 16, 2025

I made yard art out of mine. And Halloween decorations.

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Betsy on Aug 16, 2025

Hi RF: Yes, loads of ideas! :) Here's a site with some great ideas: 10 Unique And Crafty Ways To Repurpose Ceiling Fan Blades In Your Home Or Yard I love the dragon fly :)

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Adrienne Carrie Hubbard | Crafty Little Gnome on Sep 07, 2025

Here is a helpful article for that:

https://www.exquisitelyunremarkable.com/2025/08/ceiling-fan-blade-craft-ideas-every-season.html

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