Saturday, July 4, 2009

Folding an Origami 5 Point Star

This is a modular origami model, meaning multiple models folded from separate sheets of paper are put together to form the finished model.

Begin with 5 square sheet of paper

Fold paper in 1/2 on the diagonal, unfold
Fold one edge to center line as shown, repeat on other side.
Turn model around and fold short side into center line
completely unfold
Fold along the diagonal crease line that does not continue to the edge of the paper, repeat on opposite side
Turn model around and fold short side into center line
Unfold last two creases, then reverse fold along the crease lines indicated in photo
Your model will now look like this:
Repeat these steps 5 times

Assembling the Star

Slide one model in to the other model as shown. Tuck flaps inside the inserted model.



Continue to inter lock models until model is complete.
Slide the last point into first point, fold in flaps thus completing the star


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