A Woven Star

A Chinese Star folded from Weaving Paper Strips.

A Folded Paper Star

1

Tie a knot at one end of the weaving paper strip.

A Folded Paper Star

2

Gently tighten the knot and flatten it. This is now an equilateral pentagon.

A Folded Paper Star

3

Tightly wrap the long end of the strip around the pentagon, whilst following the edge.

A Folded Paper Star

4

Tuck the small end of the strip underneath to hide it.

A Folded Paper Star

5

Continue wrapping the strip around the star until the right thickness is reached. Do not make it too thin. Make it thick enough for it give a slight resistance when pressed firmly, while pushing/pressing the star into shape. The smaller the star, the shorter the strip. You may use the entire strip for the largest star.

A Folded Paper Star

6

Cut off the strip close to the edge of the star.

A Folded Paper Star

7

Fold the end of the strip underneath the folds to hide it.

A Folded Paper Star

8

Push in all five sides using your thumb.

A Folded Paper Star

9

When making the big star, it may be necessary to glue two of the edges in place.

A Folded Paper Star

10

Use a needle to push a hole in the star for the piece of string for hanging.

A Folded Paper Star