Origami 3D Star

This origami 3d star is super simple and only requires a strip of paper to make. You can vary the size by varying the width of the strip you cut from the paper. But if the strip is too wide, you might need multiple to reinforce the edges so that it is able to pop up into a complete star.

• Paper: Any size will do. I've used A4 paper.
• (Optional) Scissors: If you can accurately tear paper after scoring it then this would work too
• (Optional) Ruler: This is to ensure that the strip is even along the whole length

1. Measure about 1/2" across from the edge at both the top and bottom of the paper.
2. Fold the paper across to score it, or draw down the piece of paper with a ruler to ensure you have marked a straight edge
3. Cut or tear along the length of the page so that you end up with a long strip of paper

1. Fold the top two corners into a point
2. Fold the strip of paper up and slightly to the left, lining up the right edge of the strip with the point at the top. Be sure to leave a little bit of a gap on the right edge - don't fold it all the way up. Leave a small amount, less than the width of the strip. Press down on the fold to ensure that it is flat.
3. Fold the strip behind the pentagon and diagonally down to the right. Make sure that the same edge lines up with the next corner of the pentagon. Press down on the fold to ensure it is flat.
4. Fold the strip over the pentagon, lining up the edge with the corner as before.
5. Continue folding in this manner until the strip is shorter than the pentagon

1. Tuck the remaining bit of the strip under one of the previous folds to hide it away
2. Pinch two adjacent sides so that they push in and the pentagon bows out on either side.
3. Repeat this for each pair of adjacent sides

There you have it! 3d origami star!

Now you can experiment with different widths, different lengths, double lengths etc.