How to Fold an Origami 4-Pointed Star

Let’s learn how to fold a simple origami 4-pointed star. This model is a great little project if you’re looking for something calm and focused.

The finished star has four long, sharp points that spread evenly from the center. The shape feels very balanced, with each arm tapering smoothly outward. The creases meet neatly in the middle, giving the star a clean geometric look.

This is an easy model, but it does ask for a bit of precision. Several steps repeat the same type of fold, which makes it a nice way to practice swivel folds and improve your accuracy.

You can usually fold it in about 10 minutes, making it perfect for a short origami break when you want to relax and keep your hands busy.

Origami 4-Pointed Star Step-by-Step Instructions

• Difficulty: Easy – Beginner level 3
• Folding time: 10 minutes

Step 1

Start with the white side facing up in a diamond position. Fold and unfold along both diagonals.

Step 2

Fold the bottom left edge to the vertical centerline. Crease only from the bottom corner to the horizontal centerline.

Step 3

Fold the top left edge to the vertical centerline. Crease only from the top corner to the horizontal centerline.

Step 4

Repeat Steps 2 and 3 on the right side.

Step 5

Rotate the paper 90 degrees clockwise.

Step 6

Repeat Steps 2 and 3 on all four remaining sides. Then rotate the paper into a square position.

Step 7

Fold the left edge to meet the circled points. Then unfold.

Step 8

Fold the bottom edge to meet the circled points. Then unfold

Step 9

Turn the paper over from top to bottom.

Step 10

Fold in half horizontally, bringing the top edge down to the bottom edge.

Step 11

Fold the top layer up along the existing crease.

Step 12

Fold in half vertically, bringing the left edge over to the right edge.

Step 13

Fold the top layer to the left along the existing crease.

Step 14

Turn the model over from left to right.

Step 15

Swivel fold along the dashed lines. Fold the top corner down first, then flatten.

Step 16

Rotate the model 90 degrees counterclockwise.

Step 17

Swivel fold along the dashed lines the same way as in Step 15, but mirrored.

Step 18

Rotate the model 90 degrees counterclockwise.

Step 19

Repeat Steps 15 and 17 on the two remaining sides.

Step 20

Turn the model over.

✨ Your 4 Pointed Star Is Complete. Nice Work!

I hope you enjoyed folding this 4-pointed star. It’s a small model, but it’s very satisfying once the four points line up nicely.

If you make one, feel free to share a photo in the comments. It’s always fun to see different paper colors and sizes.

If you’d like to keep folding, you can explore our origami library, try some useful origami, or browse other star models on the site.

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Note: This model was independently discovered by at least two designers, Nick Robinson and Martin Wall. We attributed it to Nick Robinson because his version was documented a few years earlier.

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