About this design
The Folded Paper Faceted Star looks like a star folded from paper. Narrow crease lines run from the center out to each point and each inner corner, dividing the star into ten triangular facets. In the color version, alternate facets are lighter, so the star looks lit from one side and appears to have real depth.
The solid file cuts as ten separate facets with a small gap between each, which makes it perfect for mosaic-style layering on a backing piece.
Project ideas
- 3D-look cards. Glue the facets onto a card in two shades of the same color.
- Mosaic ornaments. Arrange the facets on a round wood or cardstock base.
- Folded paper stars. Use the outline as a template, score along the crease lines and fold into a real 3D star.
- Wall art. A large faceted star in two shades of gold or silver vinyl.
- Christmas tree topper. Cut from metallic cardstock and fold for depth.
Color ideas
The default color version is silver with alternating pale facets. Other ideas:
- Two golds (light and dark) for a gilded star
- Red and pink for a cheerful, folded paper look
- Navy and pale blue for a wintry star
- White and pearl for an elegant wedding star
Size and cutting tips
The crease gaps are narrow, so this design needs about 4 inches to cut cleanly. Keep all ten facets grouped while resizing, and use transfer tape or a sticky backing to place them as one.
For a true 3D star, use the outline file as a template: cut the outer shape only, then score along the creases with a scoring tool, fold the lines from the center to the points as mountain folds and the lines to the inner corners as valley folds.
Step by step: a mosaic ornament
- Download the solid SVG and size it to 4 inches.
- Cut the ten facets from two shades of silver or gold cardstock, five from each.
- For the backing, upload the solid SVG again, select all ten facets and add a 0.05-inch Offset to get one star shape, then cut it at 4 inches from white cardstock.
- Glue the facets onto the backing, alternating light and dark so the star looks lit from one side.
- Leave the narrow white gaps showing as fold lines.
- Punch a hole at the top point and add ribbon to hang it.
Good to know
Alternating light and dark facets is a simple trick from drawing: it tricks the eye into reading a flat shape as folded.
Pairs well with
The Classic Five-Point Christmas Star shares the same shape, and the Ribbed Melon Ornament has a similar segmented look.
