You can make this origami modular star with as many or as few modules as you like... the model pictured and diagrammed is made with 6 modules: so you will need 6 squares of paper to make this model.
But you can add more modules than 6, or have less if you like... the more you add, the more 3-D the star becomes.
For a printable Pdf of the modular star instructions, click here.
You will need Adobe Reader in order to open the Pdf file. You can get it here.
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1. Start with your paper coloured side up. Fold in half, then in half again, as shown. Crease well, then open out again. |
2. Turn the paper over and fold in half diagonally and in both directions. Crease well and open out once again. |
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3. Holding the points shown, bring them both down to the centre point on the bottom line. Flatten model. |
4. Fold bottom corners of top layer only to top point and unfold. |
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5. Make 5 more modules so you have 6 altogether. |
6. To join modules, slip one set of "legs" into another set of legs, like so: | |
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7. Push the legs in as far as they will go. |
8. Pull the centre crease outwards, making it into a mountain fold. |
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9. Continue to add modules to build the star, repeating steps 6-8 as you go. Finished Modular Star. |
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