How To Make A 72 Point Star

Hey all! Here are some pictures on how to make a 72 point star that my Mother taught me how to make years ago. I decided to make a bunch this year for one of our two trees. Hope you enjoy!

Step 1: Cut out 12 circles and slits towards the middle leaving about a quarter size circle in the middle.





Step 2: Wrap each wedge around a pencil tip making a tight cone. Tape and make sure the tape is secure.



Step 3: After making the cones on each of the 12 circles, now it is time to thread them on to a ribbon. Using a sharp point of some object (ie. a needle) make a hole in the middle of each circle.
(tip: cut the ribbon at a sharp angle to make the threading easier.)



Step 4: After threading on all 12 circles, now it is time to tie the ribbon and pull tight.


Step 5: Tie the two loose ends together to create your loop to hang the 72 point star. Repeat these steps to create unique one of a kind Christmas ornaments for your tree.




Step 6: Hang on your tree and enjoy them for the the whole holiday. When the holiday is over, store them or throw them out and make new ones next year. The great thing is, they are are cheap to make and look great. (hint: They are hard to store, but it is totally worth a try. If you find a way to store them safely and keep them from bending, let me know. I would love to keep mine.)



Talk to yall soon!