These creases will serve as guides for the next fold.
How to Cut a Perfect 5 Point Star
By Jacci Howard Bear, About.com
Create Horizontal and Vertical Creases
Crease paper on vertical and horizontal center.
Diagrams by Jacci Howard Bear
Fold the paper back and forth both horizontally and vertically to create creases that divide the folded paper in quarters (keep 8.5 x 10 paper folded in half with fold to the top).
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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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