This super easy origami 3D star is lovely and can be used in many ways, use string to hang it on curtains or the Christmas tree, or use it to decorate gift boxes. To create one, scissors are required. Check our lovely Origami Christmas Star, which is based on this 3D star, and the Origami Star, which is a 2D version.
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.
In our list of Christmas decoration origami, we include some of the other great Christmas elements, like snowflake, Christmas bell, Santa hat and leaf wreath.
- Folding time: 5 minutes
- Paper: 15×15 cm
- Total steps: 11
- Difficulty: Easy
Material
Get a piece of 15×15 cm origami square paper, with different colors on each side, to create a 12×13 cm origami 3D star. You can choose any other square sheet of paper in your preferred color.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Place the paper with the desired display color side down to begin folding, and fold it in half horizontally from the bottom to the top.
Step 2
Fold the right edge to align with the top edge, and press only a short section in the middle, then unfold it.
Step 3
Similarly, fold the right edge to align with the bottom edge, and press only a short section in the middle, then unfold it.
Step 4
Fold the bottom left point to meet the intersection point formed by the two creases you made in the previous step.
Step 5
Fold the bottom right edge of the left layer to align with its bottom left edge.
Step 6
Fold the bottom edge to align with the edge indicated by the red line.
Step 7
Rotate it 180 degrees to flip the aper over.
Step 8
Fold the bottom right edge to align with the bottom left edge.
Step 9
Cut the paper along the dotted line.
Step 10
Expand the paper completely.
Step 11
Mountain fold the creases indicated by the red dotted lines, and valley fold the creases indicated by the black dotted lines.
What’s Next
This is the final shape of your origami 3D star. Now you can explore our other interesting and easy origami instructions. Happy folding!
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Thank you so much for having these available! I’m going to use your instructions with my grand-kids and think most of them will get a kick out of making these stars!
Hi Lisa, I’m so happy you’re enjoying the instructions! Your grand-kids will have a great time making these stars. You can also visit our Origami Star collection page for more star designs. Happy folding! 😊
hi I’m Ruben i like origami
Welcome Ruben! Happy to have another origami fan joining us.