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Side View 
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*Note that two size numbers are given.
The larger number is the measurement from the outermost tip of any arm of the star to the outermost tip of the arm opposite.
(Diagram A)
The main body of the star, from which the arms project, has the shape of a hexagon. The smaller number is the measurement from any corner of the hexagon to the opposite corner. (Diagram B)
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| Set ID #: | 5369 |
| Category: | Non-Modular -- Small Star-Shaped |
| Bowl Size*: |
10 cm (3.9 in) and
8.5 cm (3.3 in)
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| Bowl Height: |
4.5 cm (1.8 in)
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| Style: | Non-Modular Star - Rimmed Bowl |
| Designer: | Christiane Bettens (Mélisande) |
| Design Source: | Crease pattern at Mélisande's blog site >> Click here
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| Paper Type: |
Usborne Double-Sided Origami Paper in Tear Off Sheets - Included with book Origami by Lucy Bowman
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| Sheet Size: | 18.5 x 16 cm (7.3 x 6.3 in) Hexagon
Cut from a 22 cm (8.7 in) Square |
| Sheets Used: | 1 |
| Paper Source: |
Barnes & Noble
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| Comments: | Each of these lidless, star-shaped boxes was made from a single hexagonal piece of paper, cut from a 22 cm (8.7 in) square sheet.
Double-sided paper works best for this style of box. The Usborne paper used here is ideal because it features a colorful pattern on one side and a complementary or contrasting solid color on the reverse.
It is also a good weight for this model -- thin enough to fold crisply but stiff enough to hold the hex-star shape.
Some origami purists argue that models entailing cuts, or made from other-than-square sheets, are not true origami. However, I have read many books and articles which say otherwise. They reference traditional origami models from long ago which utilize other-than-square sheets of paper and which incorporate cutting.
These cute boxes are perfect as party favors, or you can create little lanterns by inserting small, battery-operated tea lights in these stars -- but never use real candles due to fire hazard. |
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