How to Fold a Pentagon from a Straw

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut the straw so you're only working with the straight

   Discard the bendy part, and the short piece from the other side from the straw's flex. ,, Flatten it down by pressing along it with the back tip of the teaspoon.
   
   This is best done over a towel, to provide traction.
   
   This is how it will appear when it has been flattened. ,,,, This will form the pentagon shape., Discard the cut-off pieces. , See the image for an example.
   
   Other uses might include making lots of these little pentagons and stringing them together to form a Christmas or holiday season decoration.
   
   They can be especially effective in a window, as shown by this image where the pentagon has been held up to the sun – you should be able to see the shape of a star inside in lighter straw colors.
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   Step 2: long section.

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   Step 3: Cut along the entire length of the long straw piece.

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   Step 4: Open the piece with your fingers.

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   Step 5: Tie a knot as shown

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   Step 6: leaving one end longer than the other.

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   Step 7: Turn the piece over.

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   Step 8: Fold the long end across at the base.

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   Step 9: Tuck in the long end and push it through the piece that crosses it.

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    Step 10: Cut off the excess.

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    Step 11: Insert a coin if desired.

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