Friends, it is that time of year, meaning time to get crafting for Chanukah, coming in less than a month! And now that cold weather has reached Northern Israel, crafting is the perfect activity to engage in right about now! Origami isn't for everyone, but helping kids (and yourself) stretch your 3D skills just a bit is a very good thing, and once you master the steps involved, it is so very satisfying! And good news, after that possible struggle (not to worry, origami is challenging for many) and the time and patience required, you can then make this origami star of David (magen David) is just 3 minutes or so, and the possibilities for then using these stars for decorating, gift toppers and other crafts are just endless! So time is of the essence, lets get folding!
Note: Depending on the skills of the child, this origami is a bit challenging for any child under say 8, and with my group of boys in the crafting class it was even difficult for some of the ten year olds, so, play it by ear! You could always fold the stars and lets the kids decorate them!
You'll Need:
- my origami Jewish star folding diagram
- light weight colored paper cut into squares, or already prepared square origami paper, just not white on one side]
- colored paper scraps
- a glue stick
How To:
- Take your time figuring out how to fold the star, and remember in this case perfection is a plus! I'm quite sure there are videos out there if you choose to go that route, though folding from a diagram is of course a better work out for you brain!
- Help star lie flat by adhering some of the folds with a glue stick
- Cut out elements from colored paper and decorate your stars, the fun and unique part!
