Materials and FAQ


Alright, here are the mats I'm using for these stars. The first, at the top, is some tissue paper. This isn't the flimsy stuff you jam into bags, it's thicker and tougher. Whole bag cost me $6 and change at Hobby Lobby. Some people use kite paper for these, but it's not available in my area, and I don't like ordering supplies.

The white square thing I have there is from my origami kit, and I have it because you need to start with a square for all of these. I think the kite paper comes in squares, and if you get that, you can skip the square. If you get the $6 tissue paper, grab some tupperware or something. ;) I have a white pencil there to trace my square...

The white sticks are for creasing the paper. You can just as easily use your nails.

Sissors and a very sharp knife are needed for cutting, especially the knife. Go forth and raid your husband or dad's Cold Steel drawers.

Lastly, you need a gluestick. (not pictured)

FAQ

Q. Where did you learn these nifty stars?
A. I learned the basic here: Duo Fiberworks. Anything else is from me playing around, or from looking at other window stars up on the net.

Q. Can I buy a star from you?
A. Nope. I'm using inferior materials to make them, and these tutorials are really just to answer all those comments I see everywhere about how to make them.

Q. So how do you get those things to stick on the window?
A. Superglue! j/k LOL I use my stickglue for that. A dot on the center, and some on each of the points. (photograph below) I hear you can use fishing line, too. I don't plan on taking my down for a long while, so I went with the glue. That's nothing the Magic Eraser can't handle anyway.