Two-Tone 3D Paper Star Ornament
This eight-pointed star is built from identical folded units glued together in a ring. Using paper that is red on one side and white on the other creates the striking two-tone pattern.
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- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Crafting time
- 40 minutes
- Estimated cost
- Under $5
Table of contents
Paper choice
Use paper that is colored on one side, 3 × 3 inches (7.5 cm) per unit. Thin origami paper folds most crisply; printer paper works but is a little bulkier.
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Materials and supplies
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tools you'll need
- Bone folder or fingernail for creasing
- Scissors
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Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Crease the square
Fold each square in half diagonally both ways and unfold, so you have an X crease. Keep the red side down.
Step 2: Fold into a kite
Fold two adjacent edges to the center diagonal to make a kite shape. Crease firmly.
Step 3: Make the point
Fold the kite in half along its center so the white sides show outward. This forms one point of the star.
Step 4: Repeat
Make eight identical units. Accuracy matters: the points need to match for the star to close neatly.
Step 5: Glue the units together
Apply glue to one side of a unit and nest it into the next. Continue around until all eight form a closed ring.
Step 6: Add a hanger
Glue a loop of silver thread between two points at the back.
The same modular star folded from patterned paper
pro tips!
Helpful craft tips
- Sharpen every crease with a bone folder.
- Let the glue dry before handling the finished star.
Variations to try
- Use patterned scrapbook paper for a printed star.
- Make a giant version from 6-inch squares for a tree topper.
Frequently asked questions
My star won't close into a ring. What went wrong?
Usually one or two units are slightly different sizes. Check that each kite fold meets the center crease exactly.
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