How to Make an Origami Star Box

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Flip the square paper onto the non-colored side.

   Fold it in half diagonally.
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   Step 2: Turn it slightly and fold it in half

   , Flatten it down. , Flatten it down. , Fold the other edge to match. , Fold the other edge to match. , Separate the paper and squash it flat.
   
   Repeat for the other flap.
   
   Turn the model over and repeat for those folds. , Fold it as far as it will go, but not to the top.
   
   Turn the model over and repeat. ,, Fold the other edge to match. , Fold it as far as it will go but not to the top. , Fold the model in half to expose a new side. , Fold the other edge to match. , Fold it as far as it will go but not to the top. , Fold the top edge down in half and unfold.
   
   Turn the model over and repeat. ,, Add a tiny gift if using for gift giving.
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   Step 3: corner to corner.

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   Step 4: Lift the corner up and separate the two layers.

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   Step 5: Turn the model around and separate the two layers.

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   Step 6: Fold the edge to the center line.

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   Step 7: Turn the model around and fold the edge to the center line.

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   Step 8: Lift the flap up.

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   Step 9: Fold the triangle point up.

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    Step 10: Fold the model in half to expose a new side.

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    Step 11: Fold the edge to the center line.

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    Step 12: Fold the triangle point up.

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    Step 13: Turn the model over.

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    Step 14: Fold the edge to the center line.

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    Step 15: Fold the triangle point up.

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    Step 16: Lift the small triangle up out of the way.

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    Step 17: Pull the model apart gently from each of the triangle flaps.

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    Step 18: Finished.

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