Folding a sparkling chain of lights with stars

Instructions No. 3168

Instructions No. 3168

Difficulty: Challenging

Working time: 6 Hours

Do you want to brighten up your home with a magical, homemade decoration? Our step-by-step guide shows you how to make a twinkling string of star lights. This DIY decoration is perfect for festive occasions or simply to give your room a warm and inviting atmosphere. You can also give free rein to your creativity and be proud of your own handcrafted masterpiece.

Instructions for creating a sparkling chain of lights with stars

Preparation of the material

Firstly, you need a sheet of folding paper. Fold this sheet into four by carefully cutting it into four equal parts. Each of these parts is folded into a star.

Folding the stars

Follow the instructions for folding a 3D star. This creates a three-dimensional star from a flat piece of paper.

Fold crosswise

Fold the sheet crosswise once so that there is a folded seam diagonally on the paper.

Halve and fold

You will need more folds for the craft: Fold the sheet 1x in the middle.

Cut paper

Now cut the centre folds in half from all 4 sides.

Folding star tips

Place the paper in front of you with the diagonal fold facing down. Fold the paper from the cut centre to the diagonal fold. You will get a pointed star with 4 laces.
If you now stick the two edges of a star tip together with double-sided adhesive tape, the star tip will emerge from the fold seam in a 3D look.

Fold the second folding star into a star with 4 points.

3D stars with flat stars and connect to the chain of lights

After you have folded several 3D stars, take two of them and connect them with a 2D star. Unlike a 3D star, a 2D star has no depth and remains flat. You need a 2D star with 8 points. Work in the following steps:
1. using handicraft glue, first glue a 3D star to a flat star.
2. glue the flat star to a small lamp on the chain of lights
3. attach another 3D star to the back of the flat star so that the light is exactly in the centre of the stars

Repeat this with the other stars until the entire chain of lights is fitted with stars.

You have successfully made your sparkling chain of lights! This handmade decoration is sure to attract everyone's attention and create a warm atmosphere in your home.