Easy Origami Modular 5-Pointed Star

This is an easy modular 5-pointed star by Tomoko Fuse. You will need to fold 5 units of the same design and assemble them to form the star.

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Easy Modular 5-Pointed Star Step 1: Start with a 3 inch x 3 inch (75mm x 75mm) square origami paper, color side down.

Fold paper in half on the diagonal axis. Crease well and unfold.

Easy Modular 5-Pointed Star Step 2: Fold both sides to the center. Crease well and unfold.

Easy Modular 5-Pointed Star Step 3: Fold point A to B.

Easy Modular 5-Pointed Star Step 4: We're now going to fold the right side back to the center. Make the small diagonal fold as shown in the photo below first, then bring the right side back to the center.

Easy Modular 5-Pointed Star Step 5: Fold the left side back to the center.

Easy Modular 5-Pointed Star Step 6: Fold paper in half.

Easy Modular 5-Pointed Star Step 7: Make the diagonal fold as shown below. The edges of the top layer should line up with the bottom layer.

Easy Modular 5-Pointed Star Step 8: One more fold as shown.

Easy Modular 5-Pointed Star Step 9: Unfold to the beginning of Step 6. This completes one unit.

Easy Modular 5-Pointed Star Step 10: Repeat Steps 1 to 9 and fold a total of 5 units.

Easy Modular 5-Pointed Star Step 11: Orientate 2 units as shown below.

Lift up the right side of the left unit.

Easy Modular 5-Pointed Star Step 12: Tuck the tip into the pocket as shown.

Easy Modular 5-Pointed Star Step 13: Repeat the assembly Steps 11 and 12 for the other units.

Here's the easy modular 5-pointed star when completed!

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