the making of a host of stars! fpc advent 2008. assemble the materials 6 pieces of paper scissors...

The making of a host of

stars!

FPC

Advent 2008

Assemble the materials

• 6 pieces of Paper

• Scissors

• Stapler

• Tape, optional

Thank you for participating in our Worship Alive! Advent Celebration project.

The 3-dimensional star we have chosen to fill our

church during Advent is a little challenging at first, but you will soon get the hang of the process and will enjoy the beautiful end-product.

This is a suitable craft for children adept with

scissors and who have patience in making crafts.

To begin…

Fold each of the 6 pieces of paper diagonally in half.

Note: If the paper you're using doesn't make a perfect square, cut off the edge that sticks out (the rectangular edge) and make a perfect square.

Step two

• Cut 3 lines each side of the triangle from the folded edge (as indicated on your pattern), making sure not to cut through the unfolded paper edges.

Step three

• Unfold your paper and turn it so that the diamond shape is facing you.

Step four

• Roll the first two innermost paper lines together to form a tube.

• Staple (or tape) these two corners together.

Step five

• Turn the diamond over to the other side. • Roll the second two middle paper lines

together to form another tube. • Staple (or tape) these two corners together.

Note: This will be a larger and wider tube than the first.

Step six

• Again, turn the diamond over to the other side. • Roll the outer-most lines together to form a

tube. • Staple (or tape) these two corners together.

Step Seven

• Repeat this process with the remaining 5 pieces of paper.

Step Eight

• Lay three of the rolled-tubes (or “points”) in front of you and draw the tip of one end on each of the three points together. Pinch them between your fingertips.

• Staple together using the other hand. • Do the other 3 pieces the same way. Note: You will have 2 “fans” consisting of 3 “points".

Step Nine

• Staple the two new “fans” together in the middle.

• Your star is nearly complete!

Step Ten

• Staple where each of the 6 points meet. By this we mean in the middle of the point.

• This ensures that the star shape is pulled into place.

Well Done!

• Now that you have finished your star, lay them gently in a bag to return to the church.

• We will string them throughout the church during the Advent season.

Do you need help?

Check out the following websites:• http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-3D-Paper-S

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