What age is this origami Star for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “ほし” (星). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami StarほしStar

A sparkly star with eight points. Put it on top of a Christmas tree or use it for Tanabata.

3 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

色の面を上にして、ななめに折りすじを2本つける
Start with the colored side up. Fold in half diagonally both ways and unfold.
2本の線が交わるところが、まん中です。
4つのかどを、まん中に合わせて折る
Fold all four corners to the center.
まん中の先を、ふちの外へ出るように折りかえす
Fold each center point back out so it sticks out past the edge.
ふちの少し内がわで折ると、先が外にとび出します。
できあがり！ほしのできあがり！金や銀の紙で折ると、もっときれいです。
Finished! Your star is finished! Gold or silver paper makes it shine even more.

Fun fact

7月7日の七夕には、ささの葉にねがいごとを書いたたんざくと、ほしなどのかざりをつけます。

On Tanabata (July 7), people hang paper wishes and decorations like stars on bamboo branches.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Star for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “ほし” (星). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.