How To Make An Origami Star Box
Today we will explore the fascinating ancient art of Origami. We take you through some simple steps to get you started on your first piece, an origami star box.
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Turn your square onto your non-coloured side and fold in half on the diagonal
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Fold corner to corner
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Lift the corner up and separate the two layers. And then flatten down
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Turn the model over. Lift the corner up and separate the two layers. And then flatten down
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Fold the edge to the centre line. Fold the other edge to match
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Turn the model over. Fold the edge to the centre line. Fold the other edge to match
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Lift the flap up. Separate the paper. And squash flat. Repeat for the other flap . Turn the model over and repeat these folds.
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Fold the triangle point up. Fold it as far as it will go but not to the top. Turn the model over and repeat.
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Fold the model in half to expose a new side
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Fold the edge to the centre line. Fold the other edge to match
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Fold the triangle point up. Fold it as far as it will go but not to the top
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Turn the model over, Fold the model in half to expose a new side
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Fold the edge to the centre line. Fold the other edge to match
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Fold the triangle point up. Fold it as far as it will go but not to the top
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Lift the triangle out of the way. Fold the bottom edge up in half and repeat from the other side.
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Pull the model apart gently from each of the triangle flaps