How to Make Origami Star 3D

Difficulty: Easy-Medium
These paper stars are so cute and easy to make. It's awesome how you can turn a flat paper into a puffy 3D shaped star. They're extremely fun to fold and so cool to see once you're done! That's why people usually like to fold a bunch of them and collect them in a jar. Get out lots of paper and start folding. You can't stop at just one. It's almost like Pringles. Once you start, you can't stop.
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Step 1: Start with strip of paper or ribbon. To cut out a straight strip of paper, first fold a small strip and then cut with scissors. |
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Step 2: Tie a knot at the top as shown. |
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Step 3: Flatten the knot (Make sure the knot is not loose). |
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Step 4: Tuck the loose end into the pocket of the knot. |
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Step 5: Fold the long leftover strip along the edge of the pentagon shape. Go to Next page to continue learning how to make origami 3D star. |