Folded Star Ornament with Five Points

In the German folded paper tradition, 

an inverted hollow five point star is surrounded by 

dimensional, facetted points. 

Punch hole at top point can be threaded with twine 

or soft, narrow ribbon. Hang on wreath or tree, 

nestle in greenery centerpiece, 

or use as package embellishment. 

Recommend cutting from 65 lb. card stock. 

Dimensional star measures 4.75” wide x 4.375” tall 

x 1.25” deep when fully assembled. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the single shape:

2. Complete first set of folds working across the center,

folding the first perforation - opposite the tabs end -

as "mountain" fold, then alternate "valley" and

"mountain" folds across.

Take care to press the creases all the way to ends.

Also, bend the three-part end edge tab as "valley" fold

in the regular alternating sequence.

3. Invert the shape to be face down on work surface,

then fold top portion (top includes point tabs) down . . .

. . . and bottom portion up. 

4. Working from the front of shape along the top points, 

fold each of the tabs back all across.

5. Working with first point, fold at center, then work

to bend at the diagonal folds as "valley" folds,

by pushing inward slightly while assisting . . .

. . . the perforation to its appropriate angle . . .

. . . then crease each side. 

It will be helpful to fold the point with its connected creases

and press as shown. Repeat for all top and bottom points.

6. Open the shape to compare that ALL of 

the creases match this completely folded sample.

7. Working with face side down on work surface,

bend the points together as shown. Then . . .

. . . bend on the two-layer perforation line as shown

to create a "mountain" fold between each point.

Pinch along the perf fold to ends through ALL layers.

8. Make sure that all point tabs are bend to 

the inside, then use quick-grab glue (if possible)

such as this Fabri-Tac adhesive applied to face side

of first point's pair of tabs. Immediately . . .

. . . bring the point crease edges and plain edges

(bottom point) together, adjust for perfect alignment,

then hold in place until adhesive holds.

Take care that the point seam is completed

all along, all the way to bottom seam ends.

9. Repeat for each of 4 remaining points.

10. At the tab end of assembly, carefully lift

the short tabs and apply a dab of glue, then . . .

. . . apply pressure to attach top split tabs to

bottom long tab, and hold until secure.

11. To join the "ring" of points end to end,

first apply a little adhesive to both the front and

back surfaces of the tab end, then . . .

. . . bring the tab end around to slide between

the opposite end layers. Push in fully, as indicated

by the arrow. 

Apply pressure to secure this seam.

Here is the completed assembly, following slight

adjustment of the "ring" of points so that

star is symmetrical.

12. To finish the ornament, prepare a 12" length

of "silk" style narrow, soft ribbon, and 

use a large-eye needle (darning) to pass the ribbon

hanger through the top punch holes on front and back.

Thread both ends through needle, then pass through

a small bead (check that hole will allow needle

and ribbon through). Push bead fully down, even far

enough to have point rest inside bead hole.

Adjust length, tie knot, trim ends, etc.

Here is the completed ornament with hanger.