How to make Paper Snowflakes

Step 1

Take a square piece of paper and fold it in half diagonally to make a triangle.

Step 2

Fold the triangle in half again to make a smaller triangle.

Step 3

Fold this smaller triangle into thirds. Start by bringing the right point towards the left by one third.

Step 4

Then bring the left point towards the right by one third. You might have to adjust the folds to make sure the edges line up perfectly.

Step 5

Cut off the pointed ends so you’re left with a small triangle.

Step 6

Cut your snowflake pattern into the sides of this small triangle.

Step 7

Unfold your snowflake carefully and use your fingers to flatten it out.