I'm so sorry for taking your time, but what paper do you use? I want to make some paper stars (I haven't heard of them before I stumbled onto your blog; these are really great!), and I don't really know which materials are good for origami and which you'd end up making something else with.
No problem, delltine! You’re not taking my time at all :) I’m so happy to hear that you want to make paper stars as well! :D
You can use lots of different kinds of paper for stars, from basic printer paper to designed paper you can buy at craft stores. If you go to a craft store to get paper, don’t get cardstock. It’s too thick to fold and bend :x If you want to get a pad of assorted paper, look for pads that say “paper pad”. A lot say “cardstock”, so again stay away from those.
If you want to just get a few sheets of paper, feel what the cardstock paper feels like; see how rigid and stiff it feels, and avoid any paper that feels like that. You want paper that feels more like basic printer paper, more flexible and able to bend and fold :)
As for folding the stars, I’ve posted a few links to different tutorials in the FAQ you can check out :)
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. I can’t wait to see the stars you make! :D
Keep on shining!♥ Courtney
Edit: Thanks to puppymant for reminding me about the lucky star paper! You can also buy pre-cut paper online! Just search “star paper” or “lucky star paper”. You can buy the pre-cut paper in a wide variety of colors and patterns!