One 8.5 x 10 inch sheet of paper produces a single 5 point star that is approximately 7.5 inches across from point to point.
How to Cut a Perfect 5 Point Star
By Jacci Howard Bear, About.com
Start with 8.5 x 10 inch Paper
Trim an inch from letter size paper to get an 8.5 x 10 inch sheet of paper.
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Start with an 8.5 x 10 inch sheet of paper or trim an inch off a letter size sheet. You can also use other sizes of paper as long as they have the same proportions.
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- You'll Need a Sheet of Paper and a Pair of Scissors
- Start with 8.5 x 10 inch Paper
- First Fold for 5 Point Star
- Create Horizontal and Vertical Creases
- Second Fold for 5 Point Star
- Third Fold for 5 Point Star
- Fourth Fold for 5 Point Star
- Fifth Fold for 5 Point Star
- Make One Diagonal Cut
- Ideas for Using Finished Stars
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