By Noreen Doll.
A star pattern is easy to do if you just learn a few folds.
After you’ve made a paper star, you can trace it onto cereal cardboard or a milk jug to make it more permanent.
Use some scrap paper to make a few practice stars in various sizes.
Supplies.
Paper
Scissors
Ruler (optional)
How to Make a Star Pattern.
1. Start with a square piece of paper. Have the side of the paper that will be the back of the star facing up.
2. Fold it in half.
3. Turn the paper so the fold is at the bottom and the open edge at the top.
About 1/3 of the way down on the right edge make a small mark.
4. Fold the paper so the lower left corner meets the mark on the right side.
Crease it.
5. Now there is a triangle in the lower right corner.
Fold it over to the left as shown. Crease.
6. Fold the right edge over to the left edge as shown.
And your paper looks like this.
7. Turn your paper over so you have the single fold on the left, and 2 folds on the right.
Keeping the paper folded, draw a line as shown.
8. Cut on the line with scissors.
The bottom part with the point will be the star.
9. To find the center of the star, make a small mark before you open it.
The mark should go on the point that was at the bottom when you made the cut.
There will be no open edges at this point – only folded edges.
Make a small mark at the very tip. This will be the center of the star when you open it.
10. Trace the star onto cardboard to make a sturdier template.
Or make a milk jug template that can be used over and over.
Now go make lots of stars!
Tips
Try making different sized stars by using different sized squares.
Change the shape of the star by how you draw the line across.
If the line is more horizontal the arms of the star will be fatter.
Noreen Doll
Almost Unschoolers says
This ought to come in handy for the 4th of July – thanks!
bindu saju says
That is an easy way to make star. Thanks for the tutorial.
Nienke says
Handy, I love stars!
kukafera says
Thanks for sharing it!! From now on we’ll be making perfect stars!!
Katy says
Thanks for sharing this! One of my little bridesmaids has asked for stars made out of sequins on her dress (I let them design their own dresses, they’re having a whale of a time!) and I was worrying a bit about how to get the perfect star shape… THIS IS THE ANSWER 😀
Stephanie Sullivan says
Love it! Thank you for joining us on the Wake Up Wednesday Link Party! Have a great day!
cathy@My1929Charmer says
thanks so much, now I can make my stars! Just pinned it to for the future!
Ritchil Shafer (Cheng and 3 Kids) says
This looks like a fun thing to do with my little boy, and also perfect for the 4th of July. Thanks for sharing!
Jayleen Zotti says
What a great and timely tutorial! Thank you for sharing!
Dina@Kitchen Dreaming says
Thanks for coming and linking up at #The Weekend Social. Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on Kitchen Dreaming.com ! I hope to see you there! Pinned
Nancherrow says
That’s so helpful! Every time I want to make a star craft, I have to try and find one online. Now I won’t have to! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
Alison
Nancherrow
Kassandra @ Coffee and their Kisses says
This is a great tip! Thanks for linking up on WAYDW!
Sarah Mueller says
Thanks for such a useful tutorial! We are featuring your post at this week’s upcoming Family Fun Friday at Happy and Blessed Home. Thanks for sharing!
Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk) says
Oh wow perfect star without cutting or getting pattern from magazines or the net! Thanks for sharing =)
The Quiet Mom says
Cool tips. Getting ready for the 4th!
TQM
Kristina & Millie says
Oh my goodness how many times have I given up on making a star!! Thank you so much for this tute. Useful year round because you always need stars! Thanks for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle! Millie
Carrie says
What a useful thing to know!! Pinned for later use. Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!