ot everything has to be useful.
Sometimes you can spend half an evening folding a piece of paper only to end up with something whose purpose remains entirely unclear.
And that’s actually rather lovely.
This origami star is for people who like keeping their hands busy while watching a film, happen to have a spare piece of paper, or simply feel an irresistible need to make a dozen extremely precise folds today.
The result?
A three-dimensional paper shape you can put on a shelf, pin somewhere, give to someone or simply admire for a while with a completely justified sense of achievement.
And if someone asks – But what actually is it? There’s always the perfect answer – No idea. But I made it myself.
Make yourself an origami star. Why? Let’s not overthink it.
- If one of the steps isn’t clear, look at the next illustration. Seeing what the fold is supposed to become usually helps.
- Turn the paper as you work so each fold feels comfortable to make. You’ll be more precise that way. After each fold, position the paper as shown in the picture.
Because we couldn’t find paper with quite the right pattern for our brooches, we designed our own.
Download it and print it.
When you start folding the brooch, place the paper pattern side up.
If you are unsure of a step, glancing ahead to the next step reveals the desired shape and will provide valuable clues. Rotate the paper for your comfort as you fold it, and then return it to the position shown in the picture.
