How to make an Origami Star

This is a simple five-pointed origami star with sharp peaks. You will need just two sheets of origami paper (15×15 cm) to fold this figure. This is a beautiful origami that should appeal to children, as the folds are quite simple and all children love stars. You can also decorate your Christmas tree with these stars! So don’t waste any more time, let’s get started!

Step 1

For this origami, we need 2 square sheets of paper, for convenience you can use a sheet with sides of 15 cm.

Step 2

Fold the sheet diagonally as on the photo.

Step 3

Fold the corners of the sheet to the diagonal.

Step 4

Turn the paper over and you should have the following.

Step 5

Now fold the paper in half along the horizontal axis, as shown in the photo below, so that the bottom tip matches the top tip.

Step 6

Step 7

Make a squash shaped fold. Carefully lift the top flap, then push it down so that the vertical edge lines up with the left side. Follow the pictures below.

Step 8

Step 9

Step 10

Congratulations, the first half of your star is done. Now we start with a new square sheet of origami paper with sides of 15 cm.
Fold the sheet of paper in half along the horizontal axis as shown in the photo.

Step 11

Now fold in half again, this time along the vertical axis.

Step 12

Step 13

And you are done with the second half. Now we just need to connect the 2 origami pieces together. You can use double-sided tape or glue. Place some glue in the middle of the piece of paper.

Step 14

Step 15

Let’s take a look at what we got.

Step 16

Now open the first half and insert the second half as shown in the picture.
You can also use some tape, glue, or dot glue on the tips of the star to make it close tightly.

Your five-pointed origami star is ready!