How to Cut a Perfect 5 Point Star

Make One Diagonal Cut

Vary the angle of the cut to find ideal 5 point star.

Diagrams by Jacci Howard Bear

Experiment with plain paper to find the angle of cut that produces the ideal 5 point star shape.

The small piece is the star (when unfolded).

Quite a bit of paper is cut away when you make the star. Don't waste that paper and ink:

• Use a plain hole punch or a decorative paper punch (such as one shaped like stars) to make confetti from the leftover edges after cutting out your stars.

• Run the cut away paper through your personal paper shredder and use the colorful bits for packing gifts, filling baskets, etc.

• 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