How to make a 3D star with 8 points from paper squares
This guide will show you how to slit, fold and glue squares of paper to make a star decoration
What You'll Need
- 8 pointed star
- star decoration
Tips
If you want to hang the star, punch a small hole close to the top of the vertical crease after step 11 and thread a string through the hole before beginning step 12
Steps
- 1
Step 1
Materials: 2 equal squares of paper 1 square ¼ of the size for the base Scissors Paper glue - 2
Step 2
Place the 2 equal sized papers with the points at the top, bottom and sides Bring the bottom point up to the top point to fold it in half. Unfold Bring right point to the left point to fold it in half. Unfold - 3
Step 3
Flip the paper over to the back side with the straight edges on the top, bottom and sides Fold the bottom edge to the top edge to fold it in half. Unfold Fold side edges together to fold it in half. Unfold - 4
Step 4
Make equal slits about ¾ of the way from the edge on the vertical and horizontal creases - 5
Step 5
Rotate the paper so that the points are at the top, bottom and sides Fold the top edges to align with the center crease - 6
Step 6
Result Repeat on the remaining 3 points Repeat on the second square - 7
Step 7
Result - 8
Step 8
Put glue on the left folded side - 9
Step 9
Bring the right folded side over to align the edges *Insert your finger inside to keep it from flattening and press the flaps together to glue them - 10
Step 10
Repeat the last step on all the flaps of both papers - 11
Step 11
Place the ¼ size square with the points at the top, bottom and sides Fold it in half horizontally. Unfold Fold it in half vertically. Unfold - 12
Step 12
Coat the ¼ square with glue and center a star shape on top of it. - 13
Step 13
Flip it over to the back side and make sure it is aligned When the glue has dried, coat the small square with glue - 14
Step 14
Place the second star on top with the point between the points of the star below Let the glue dry and your star decoration is ready