The traditional Origami Star model is a popular and fun model to make; so try it out with some vibrant paper: maybe metallic or even sparkly paper will give a nice effect.
You don't need a large sheet of paper for this model: a 10cm x 10cm square will do quite nicely.
For a printable Pdf version of the star instructions, click here.
You will need Adobe Reader installed on your computer in order to open the Pdf. You can get it here.
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1. Make these creases, exactly in thirds. You may have to measure. |
2. Now fold in half diagonally both ways, and open. |
3. Fold along creases shown to points shown, and open. |
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4. Do the same creases but in the other direction. |
5. Fold the left third inward. |
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6. Using the creases shown, pull the corner from the point shown down to the other point shown, and flatten. |
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7. Again using the creases as shown, move this point to the other point, and flatten. |
8. Again, using the creases shown, move this point to the other point and flatten. |
9. Move only the inside flap outside to the point shown. |
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10. Fold this corner down along crease shown. |
Finished 4 Pointed Star. |
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