Paper stars decorate many children's parties, but not everyone can make them. With the help of master classes, we teach both children and adults how to create a variety of crafts with their own hands. For easy understanding, the article presents instructions and diagrams in the form of photos and videos.
Bright modular octagonal origami star
Description of work:
- Cut a square out of paper
- Bend it diagonally, unfold it and fold the sides inward as in the photo.
- Fold the top part to the left.
- Repeat the process in the same way with the second side of the template.
- Empty the resulting pocket, as in the photo.
- Unfold the fold to form a diamond shape.
- Make eight similar modules.
- Carry out assembly. If necessary, secure the parts with glue. This model comes in two versions.
Video: Modular paper star
Manufacturing details
At the very beginning, you need to prepare several strips of paper, they are cut with scissors, the length of each piece is 30 x 1.1. The width will depend on the desired size of the future star, so the choice must be individual.
You need to make a loop from one segment, then bend it until you have a pentagon in your hands. To prevent the part from losing its shape, you need to press it well and smooth it out, and then move on to working on the long part.
Taking a strip, you should wrap the pentagon 10 times, you need to closely monitor the edges, each of them must be wrapped at least 2 times. The edge is hidden at the bottom, to form the top of the star, you should press on the middle part.
Using this algorithm of actions, you can make any number of multi-colored crafts and decorate walls or a vase with them, arrange them in a chaotic order, or create an unforgettable landscape.
Star with an open center
Step by step execution:
- To work, you will need eight squares of paper, four blue and four pink. The color changes upon request.
- Fold the sheet in half and diagonally.
- Make a triangle out of the figure and inner pockets from the sides. The result is a rhombus.
- Fold the corner down. Repeat the procedure on the reverse side.
- Fold the resulting triangle from one edge and from the other, as in the photo below.
- When all modules are ready, start assembling.
- Connect the parts by nesting them inside each other. The inner corners need to be folded.
- We look at the photo to see the result of the work done.
Video: Master class on making a star out of paper
Models for games and entertainment
By constructing a four- or seven-point structure, you can keep children busy at one of the events; it’s worth involving them in the process.
Models in the form of shuriken will be known to them from most cartoons about super heroes, so young masters will carefully monitor all movements in order to repeat them exactly and make their own personal figurine.
You can easily add volume to some products; you just need to straighten the yielding free edges with your fingers, the game will acquire an incredible plot, and the children will create their own adventure, which will be very interesting and entertaining.
Parents will be able to enjoy the conversation and will have several hours of free time to chat and discuss important events that happened to them recently.
Modular five-pointed star.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Cut out a red rectangle.
- Fold the template in half twice. Fold the edges inward to form a triangle.
- Fold the sheet in half.
- Turn the shape over and fold the sides into the middle twice.
- Fold the bottom part three times.
- You will have to stack five of these modules.
- Gather all the elements together in a circle.
Video: Assembling a New Year's origami star
Garland of stars
Take:
- colored paper
- scissors
- glue
- thread
- a needle
- (possibly a stencil)
Instructions:
- Draw (if you can’t draw, you can use a printer and print stencils from the Internet).
- Cut out the star-shaped elements. Their number depends on the length of the garland you want to assemble.
- We thread the braid or thread into a needle and make punctures in the rays (as if we were collecting them on one thread) to make a long snake. You can tie a knot after each star. This will allow the elements not to accumulate or gather, but to hang each in its place. Such long garlands are easy to store in small boxes or just bags. And get it out if necessary for any holiday.
This decor will serve as a decoration above the head of the bed or decorate a boring partition in the room.
Star of Bethlehem
Step by step description:
- Make standard folds on the square.
- Fold the right corner as in the photo.
- Wrap a thin strip at the top of the model.
- Bend the left side so that it rests on the previous one.
- Fold each corner of the triangle to the opposite side one by one.
- Expand the star.
- Move the corners inward along the fold lines.
- Turn the product over.
Stencil
Take:
- paper
- stencil
- scissors
- glue
- colored paper or with a pattern for decoration.
Instructions:
- The hardest part is finding a stencil you like.
- Print the picture and carefully cut out along the outline.
- The drawings usually indicate break lines and places where glue should be applied.
- Connect the adhesive sides. If you follow the plan exactly, the work done will give you pleasure, and you will be proud of yourself.
Pentagonal star
The next work is different from the previous ones, since the work will be voluminous.
Execution instructions:
- Prepare a colored square of paper. Pay attention to the diagram below.
- Fold it as in the photo.
- Trim the top of the figure.
- Complete all assembly steps and the volumetric star is ready. If you make two copies of colored cardboard, then they are glued together and hung on a thread.
Video: Learning to make a pentagonal star in minutes
Pentacle symbolism
Since the times of Ancient Greece, the five-pointed star has been considered a symbol of perfection, since, as Pythagoras noted, the proportions of the “golden section” are hidden in it. In addition, many peoples endowed the pentacle with protective properties. He was often depicted in ritual drawings back in the Neolithic era. Later it was used in the sacred symbolism of the peoples of the Middle East, America and Japan.
The ancient Chinese saw in this sign the unity of the 5 main divine elements: earth, water, wood, fire and metal. And the Persians traced a connection with the goddess of fertility Ishtar - the patroness of the earthly, feminine principle.
In ancient Rome, the five-pointed star was associated with the god of war, Mars. According to legends, one of the main celestial beings was born from a lily, which had the shape of a pentacle. Great importance was attached to the star in the Renaissance, when a human figure was inscribed in it to convey the ideal and harmonious structure of the body.
During the Great French Revolution of the 18th century, the five-pointed star was first used in military symbols. They again began to correlate it with Mars and made it one of the popular army attributes.
Currently, the star, as one of the heraldic signs, is present on the flags of many European countries and in the US award system. In particular, the highest award of the state - the Medal of Honor - is made in the shape of a pentacle.
Christmas star
This product will perfectly complement the decoration of the room for the New Year holidays, and will also serve as decor for the Christmas tree. Star diagram for Christmas. Using step-by-step photo instructions, assemble the craft, moving from one stage to the second.
Video: Assembling three-dimensional and simple origami stars
What can be decorated with voluminous stars?
Star decor is relevant not only on New Year's Eve, but also for other celebrations. For example, a star-themed party, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Often, voluminous stars are used for everyday interiors.
They are placed on the fireplace, under the ceiling, as a mini-lamp that can be placed on a chest of drawers. You can decorate both the corridor and the living room with voluminous stars. The most important thing is that they correspond to the general style and are made in the right colors.
Examples of diagrams for assembling sprockets
Wire decor
We suggest starting with such an interesting and unexpected material as metal wire. It can be in a colored plastic case (insulation) or “bare”. To make your own New Year's decor, any one will do, the main thing is that you can bend it yourself. To do this, you will need round nose pliers - a tool similar to pliers, only with curved thin tips. It is very convenient for them to give the material the desired bends.
To create a star for your Christmas tree from wire:
- Draw the outline of the future pendant on the base, measure the length of the lines with a ruler.
- Cut the required piece of material.
- Gently bend in the marked places.
- All that remains is to make a loop from a piece of thin wire or thread.
To make the decoration more impressive, you can:
- wrapping it with a thin garland with LEDs;
- colored threads or contrasting wire;
- adding small details and curls.
Various photo ideas
In conclusion, we would like to present a small selection of ideas for inspiration. Surely some option will push you to create your own creativity for making a star for the Christmas tree. Create New Year's beauty for yourself, your loved ones and friends. Happy New Year!
Stylish decor made from matches
You can create an incredibly stylish and original piece of furniture with your own hands from matches. Please note that this work is not quick. However, the result will be stunning.
How to make a Christmas tree craft from matches.
- Prepare a cardboard template.
- Matches will need to be fired, without sulfur heads. You can vary the degree of firing and play with the color of the finished work.
- Lay out a pattern of matches on a cardboard base, fixing them with PVA glue.
- Dry the product for 24 hours at room temperature.
Stages of work
Step No. 1. Take the required number of strips (depending on what size star you are going to make).
Step No. 2. All strips in the middle are fastened with a stapler.
Step No. 3. Glue is applied to the fastening points, the strip is folded and the free tip of the paper tape is glued.
Step No. 4. A similar procedure is carried out with all tapes.
Step No. 5. You can glue multi-colored circles to the middle of the stars.
All that remains is to string or attach the resulting stars to the rope. The length of the twine depends on where you are going to place the New Year's garland.
