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How to Cut a Perfect 5 Point Star

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Create Horizontal and Vertical Creases

Create creases

Crease paper on vertical and horizontal center.

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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).

These creases will serve as guides for the next fold.

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