Star Ornament Folded Recessed Star

Create a festive and dimensional five-pointed ornament 

by folding strategic “valley” and “mountain” folds. 

Curls and dot cutouts decorate star panels in 

a traditional luminary style. 

Punch holes pair allow for twine or string hanging. 

Star measures approx. 7.125” tall x 7.5” wide x .875” deep 

when fully assembled. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Cut the shape.

2. Study the fold direction illustration for better

understanding of "mountain" or "valley" folding

direction. NOTE the symbols that show how

the "recessed" center star is created by re-directing

the inward portions of the point and between-point lines.

3. Invert the star shape and fold the edge flanges

back. Crease well along perforation lines, then unfold.

4. Bend and crease along point center lines.

(This image shows the star shape face down

as the folding is happening.) Handle carefully,

here and throughout, at the swirl cut outs, and

at center to avoid tear-out. If it happens, re-glue.

5. Reverse the star and bend to fold as "valley" folds

along at between-point perf lines.

6. Working from front, carefully partially fold 

the down-diagonal perf lines as "mountain" folds, 

in a gentle pinching motion to begin ONLY to

assist these folds in the required direction.

These will be more fully creased later in assembly.

7. Re-direct the inward "halves" of the center point

perforations so that they become "valley" folds.

Also re-direct the inward "halves" of the between-point

perforations so that they become "mountain" folds.

8. Beginning at one side at seam edge, begin to

collapse the folds together to help establish the folds . . .

. . . until all segments are configures into a half-point

stack. Apply pinch-pressure to all the folds

through the whole stack. The unfold back to flat.

9. Working with star face down, bend edge flanges

back and glue in place firmly. Work to get smooth

and crisp "rim" edges. Press flat under a large heavy

object until glue dries completely.

10. (Shown from backside, turn back and 

forth as needed.) Bring together the inward

portion of the seam edges to align straight edge

across opposite shaped flange to perf line, adjust 

precisely, then glue this portion of seam. Apply

pressure until secure.

11. Overlap and straight edge across opposite flange

to complete the outward portion of the seam in

the same manner.

12. Thread cord or twine through hang holes

then trim and tie as desired.