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How to Fold an Origami Wishing Star

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How to Fold an Origami Wishing Star

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Step 1 of 12

You can use a larger or smaller strip of paper as long as the length to width ratio remains around 20/1

Step 2 of 12

Unlike most origami, you don't want to create a strong crease on the folds. If the creases are too strong, you will have trouble pinching the sides to create the three dimensional shape.

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Create a fold around 2 1/2 inches from the end of your paper.

Create a fold around 2 1/2 inches from the end of your paper.

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Fold again. You will be creating a pentagon, so adjust the angles accordingly.

Fold again. You will be creating a pentagon, so adjust the angles accordingly.

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Tuck the end in and flip your paper over.

Tuck the end in and flip your paper over.

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Start folding your strip over the pentagon, making sure to keep the shape.

Start folding your strip over the pentagon, making sure to keep the shape.

Step 7 of 12
Still folding...

Still folding...

Step 8 of 12
Keep folding...

Keep folding...

Step 9 of 12
When you have 1/2" or so left, tuck the end in.

When you have 1/2" or so left, tuck the end in.

Step 10 of 12
You should have a thick pentagon.

You should have a thick pentagon.

Step 11 of 12
Using your thumbnail, apply pressure to one side until it pushes in. If you have trouble, try piching a corner. If you have short nails, you can use the end of a ruler to help push the side in.

Using your thumbnail, apply pressure to one side until it pushes in. If you have trouble, try piching a corner. If you have short nails, you can use the end of a ruler to help push the side in.

Step 12 of 12
Continue with the other four sides.

Continue with the other four sides.

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Aurora Borealis

It is a fun idea to put little fortunes on the inside, put them on a big bowl and have everyone pick one. I make them for parties:)

Aurora Borealis 4 months ago

Meg M

Completely addicted to little stars! I'll have Christmas confetti if I keep folding at this pace :0)

Meg M 6 months ago

Kali Geek

Try using lighter weight paper or a shorter piece. If it's too thick, no amount of force will push it in.

(author) 10 months ago

Lydia Louise

I can do it all well apart from the bit at the end :( x

Lydia Louise 11 months ago

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Kali Geek

Fold it over the edge and tuck it into the pocket you created.

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