How to Make a Paper Snowflake

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Fold a piece of paper in half.

   For a standard snowflake, normal printer paper (8.5 x 11) is just fine.
   
   To get fancy, decorate your paper beforehand in colored pencil, crayon, or marker.
   
   Or use colored paper!
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   Step 2: Find the center of the paper on the fold.

   Then grab the bottom corner and bring it to the center, forming a triangle.
   
   Then, fold it again, turning over the folded corner.
   
   The paper should end up being folded into thirds, slightly resembling a cone shape.
   
   If you found that confusing, fold one side over about 1/3 of the way and then fold the other side over to cover the first side.
   
   Any better? When you're handling your soon-to-be snowflake, always keep the point down.
   
   This is the center of your snowflake. , You have a mini-cone in front of you, right? Just like this? , You are cutting through all the layers just where the top layer stops.
   
   It should be pretty clear to see.
   
   You're now ready to create your snowflake! , You may want to begin with a very simple pattern and then move on to more complicated patterns.
   
   Or dive in.
   
   The smaller the cuts (and the more in number), the more detailed your snowflake will be. , Unfolding takes some patience (make sure it doesn't tear!), but you'll have your first six-sided snowflake in seconds.
   
   Tada! Onto the next!
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   Step 3: Fold in half.

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   Step 4: Cut off the top in a very slight arch.

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   Step 5: Start cutting.

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   Step 6: Unfold the snowflake.

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