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Folded paper snowflakes

Fold, snip and unfold a 6-sided paper snowflake, the same shape real snowflakes have.

Folded paper snowflakes
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 6 to 10
Time20 minutes
Cost$0 to $2

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Make a square
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    Make a square

    Fold a corner of printer paper down to the opposite edge. Cut off the strip at the bottom.

  2. Step 2: Fold a triangle
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    Fold a triangle

    Keep it folded as a triangle. Fold it in half again to make a smaller triangle.

  3. Step 3: Fold in thirds
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    Fold in thirds

    Fold the left side over by a third, then the right side over it. It looks like an ice cream cone.

  4. Step 4: Trim the top
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    Trim the top

    Cut straight across the top above the cone. Now it has 6 sides when you open it.

  5. Step 5: Snip shapes
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    Snip shapes

    Cut little triangles, curves and slits along both folded edges. Don't cut all the way across.

  6. Step 6: Unfold slowly
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    Unfold slowly

    Open it gently. Tape it to a window.

Edie's tip

Coffee filters are thin and already round. They are the best paper for little hands.

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