How to Fold an Origami 5-Pointed Star
Nick Robinson This origami 5-pointed star, designed by Nick Robinson, is a fun and satisfying modular model made from five folded units.
Each point starts with a square sheet and comes together to create a clean, dimensional star.
It’s perfect for beginners or anyone in the mood for a quick, eye-catching decoration.
The folds are simple, the assembly is easy, and the finished star works great as part of your seasonal decor.
You can stick with a single color for a classic look, or mix five colors to make it more playful or festive, just like I did.
Origami 5-Pointed Star Step-by-Step Instructions
- Difficulty: Easy – Beginner Level 2
- Folding time: 10 minutes
Recommended Paper
5 sheets of 2 x 2 in (5 x 5 cm) origami paper (Kami) for a 4 x 2.75 in (10 x 7 cm) star
Step 1
Start with the white side of the paper facing up in a diamond position. Fold and unfold along the vertical diagonal.
Step 2
Fold the bottom left and bottom right edges in to meet the centerline.
Step 3
Fold the top corner down to meet the left corner, then unfold. Repeat for the right corner.
Step 4
Make an inside reverse fold on the right corner area. The top flap will rest over the left flap.
Step 5
Untuck the left flap so it sits on top.
Step 6
Reinforce the creases you already made (2 valley folds and 1 mountain fold).
Step 7
Repeat Steps 1 to 6 four more times. You’ll end up with 5 identical units.
⭐ Note: From this step on, I’m switching to 5×5 cm (2×2 in) kami so it fits better in the camera frame.
Step 8
Take two units. Slide the triangular flap of one unit behind the right flap of the other unit.
Step 9
Tuck the triangular flap of the right unit in between the top layers of the left unit’s right flap.
Step 10
Repeat the same connection three more times with the remaining units to complete the star.
⭐ Folding tip: Use clips to keep the units in place while assembling. It helps keep things aligned!
The Completed Origami 5-Pointed Star
I hope you enjoyed folding this star. It’s one of those models that’s quick to make and always looks good, whether you hang it up or use it as a holiday decoration.
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Here is mine
Hi Nyrebma, It’s looking good! I like the colors you picked.
It’s hard I tried it but it came loose when I removed the paper clips and I folded it a valley fold instead of mountain so it came our wrong
You can reverse your fold and assemble again 🙂
i need help please
It’s looking good! You’re just missing one unit 🙂 You can use paper clips to hold them together during the assembly.
will 10×10 cm work?
Yes, any square paper will work. Your star will just be bigger.
Pretty cool but how do you get rid of the hole
Love the colors. Thanks for sharing!
You can reduce the gap by folding a little more accurately, but it can be hard to avoid completely if your paper isn’t perfectly square.
wow
Man I didn’t even make it because I only have rectangle paper at home and when I try to make it square paper it’s not coming correct☹️
You can cut a square from a rectangle by folding an angle bisector. For example by folding the left edge to the top edge. You can then cut the paper strip on the left side. I’ll try to publish a tutorial soon on the site but you can find that on YT.
Here’s how I did my star.
Nice colors! Thanks for sharing 🙂