How to Fold a Sixteen Point Star

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start with your first sheet of paper colour-side down.

   Fold the bottom half up to meet the middle. ,, Fold that underneath the unit, stopping the fold at the line created by step 4 and
   5. ,, Repeat steps 1 through 7 on 15 more pieces of paper so that you have 16 units. , Hold another unit in the other hand, the same way.
   
   Notice the open part on the back of the unit.
   
   Slide the unit in your right hand into the one in your left--the two flaps slide into the pocket. ,,
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   Step 2: Fold it in half

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   Step 3: crease well

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   Step 4: and open it back up.

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   Step 5: Fold all the corners to meet in the middle.

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   Step 6: Have your unit facing you so that it is shaped like a diamond (this is optional but makes the step easier).

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   Step 7: Repeat step 4 on the other side.

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   Step 8: Notice the left unfolded side (see picture).

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   Step 9: Fold the bottom half of the unit up to meet the top.

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    Step 10: You now have one finished unit.

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    Step 11: Hold one unit in your left hand

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    Step 12: so that the open part is facing the left.

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    Step 13: Repeat the last step with the rest of your units

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    Step 14: and you're done!

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    Step 15: Finished.

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