If you found that confusing, fold one side over about 1/3 of the way and then fold the other side over to cover the first side. Any better? When you’re handling your soon-to-be snowflake, always keep the point down. This is the center of your snowflake.
At all steps in this method make sure your creases are firm and straight. If they’re not clean and symmetrical, you may end up with a wonky snowflake.
At all steps in this method make sure your creases are firm and straight. If they’re not clean and symmetrical, you may end up with a wonky snowflake.
At this point, you may fold it again to create a different, much smaller, base for your snowflake. Experiment! However, for kids, folding it again renders it much more difficult to work with.
You may find it useful to hold on to the center of the snowflake – the very tip. Though you can cut it off and the snowflake will hold together! The more paper you cut off, the flimsier it will be – not necessarily a bad thing.
If you’re not happy with your pattern, fold it back up and take a few more whacks at the paper. Problem solved.
