Introduction

This tutorial walks you through folding a lucky starfrom a single square sheet of paper. Follow each step in order, take your time with the creases, and you'll have a finished lucky star in about <5 min.

Step by Step

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   Step 1

   Start with a long, narrow strip of paper.

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   Step 2

   The exact measurements are not important.

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   Step 3

   Form a loop at one end of the strip.Pull the loop through, leaving only a small strip of paper at the end.

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   Step 4

   Flatten the loop so that it forms a pentagonal shape.

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   Step 5

   Tuck the remaining small strip of paper under the two top layers of the loop.

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   Step 6

   Flip the model around.

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   Step 7

   Fold the pentagonal portion down, aligning the top left edge with the width of the long strip.

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   Step 8

   Fold down the pentagonal portion again, aligning the top right edge with the strip. Note that the edge being aligned is different from that of Step 5.

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   Step 9

   Continue to repeat Steps 5 and 6, alternating the edges that are lined up. Stop when there is only a small strip remaining.

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    Step 10

    Tuck the small remaining strip under the top two layers, similar to Step 3.

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    Step 11

    And now, the fun part! Pinch at the corners to puff up the star.

Finished Model

Congratulations!You've completed this tutorial.