How to Make an Origami Star
Star is an indispensable element of everyone’s childhood. Follow this simple instruction to fold a lovely star to make your child’s handbook, or greeting card more interesting and rich.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/6月3日成品-102-拷贝-scaled.webp)
We provide step-by-step diagram instructions and beginner-friendly videos. Check both for quicker learning.
If you are new to origami, start here from our beginner guide to know the basics and how to read the step-by-step instructions.
- Folding time: 15 minutes
- Paper: 15×15 cm
- Difficulty:
Material
Prepare a 15×15 cm origami square paper, with one yellow and one white side, to create a 10×10 cm star. Different stars can be made using various colors and sizes of square paper.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star.webp)
Origami Star Video
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Start with the white side of the paper facing up. Fold in half diagonally crease it well then unfold.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-01.webp)
Step 2
Fold it in half diagonally from the opposite direction, crease it well then unfold it.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-02.webp)
Step 3
Fold the bottom right edge to the top left, then unfold.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-03.webp)
Step 4
Fold the bottom left to the top right, crease it well then unfold.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-04.webp)
Step 5
Rotate it 45 degrees clockwise.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-05.webp)
Step 6
Now we are going to make a water bomb base.
Use both hands to press the two center points on the right and left edges. Then push it down to make the center points of the three edges to meet the center point of the bottom edge.
Finally, flatten it.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-06.webp)
Step 7
Fold the left and right edges of the top layer to the middle vertical crease.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-07.webp)
Step 8
Then unfold them.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-08.webp)
Step 9
Fold the left edge of the top layer to the right to meet the crease you just made, crease it well then unfold it.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-09.webp)
Step 10
Repeat this for the right edge, and fold it to the left to meet the crease you made in step 7.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-10.webp)
Step 11
Then fold it back to the right along the center vertical crease, which is made in step 7.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-11.webp)
Step 12
Fold the left edge along the crease you made in step 9, and make the folded part align with the part you folded in the previous step.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-12.webp)
Step 13
Then fold it back to the left along the crease shown by the dotted line, that is the left one you made in step 7. Now you’ve got two small symmetrical triangles.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-13.webp)
Step 14
Flip it over.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-14.webp)
Step 15
Fold the left corner of the triangle to the right to align with the right corner below.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-15.webp)
Step 16
Then fold it back to the left to align with the left corner.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-16.webp)
Step 17
Fold the right top corner to the left to align with the left corner.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-17.webp)
Step 18
Then fold it back to the right side to align with the right corner.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-18.webp)
Step 19
Fold the bottom left and right corners of the top layer up along the dotted line.
As you lift them up, flatten the small left and right corners of the center to form two small triangles. Finish by flattening it.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-19.webp)
Step 20
Lift the two top flaps to make them stand.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-20.webp)
Step 21
Press the two corners down a little bit, and then flatten it.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-21.webp)
Step 22
Flip the paper over to complete a perfect star.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-22.webp)
Step 23
You can draw eyes and a mouth to create a simple expression and make it look cuter.
![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-star-23.webp)
What’s Next
This is your lovely origami star. Hope you enjoy it. Next, you can explore more interesting and easy origami ideas.
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![origami star | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/6月3日成品-101-拷贝-scaled.webp)
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