Origami Star Box Tutorial

March 24th, 2010 by Craftylocks

This is one of those ‘not much needed’ paper crafts for children. All need is some square paper to craft up this super star box

	Start with a square piece of paper. Make four folds across the paper.
	Bring the top and bottom corners together and tuck in the other two sides.
	With the opening at the top, fold one side along to the central fold.
	Open up the flap and press it open.
	Tuck the side of the flap under itself.
	Now do the same to the other flap on that side, turn it over and repeat on the other side.
	Fold the four flaps down as far as you can.
	Pull the flaps open and push the bottom of the star box against a table, using your hand inside the box to make the shape.
	Wow – beautiful, now it just needs to be filled with treats or a present for someone!

Download the printable version of the worksheet. Worksheet – How to make a Star Box PDF

See a speedy demo – Star Box Demo Movie

For more info about Origami and some basic folds check out my ‘What is Origami?’ article.

3 Responses

Craftylocks writes:

April 16th, 2014 at 12:34 am

Hi Jess,
I love it too, one of my all time favourites! Very cool to know others are enjoying it too:-).
Thanks,
Sarah

Jess writes:

April 15th, 2014 at 11:04 pm

This box is sooooo cool!!!! I suggest you all make it. it is really handy.

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