How to Make a Nine-Pointed Star
A nine-pointed star has a deep significance in religions and cultures. It appears to be a complex symbol; however, it is actually made of three intersecting or intertwined triangles. As such, creating a nine-pointed star or a template for a nine-point star can be made using three triangles with equal sides (equilateral), with a compass to aid each triangle's placement. The nine-pointed star can be decorated and displayed during the holidays or added to adorn gifts.
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Things You'll Need
- Three sheets of cardboard
- Ruler
- Pencil or marker
- Compass
- Scissors or craft knife
- Glue
- Optional: Stapler, foil or wrapping paper
Instructions
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Lay a sheet of cardboard lengthwise (i.e., landscape orientation with short side up). Measure three inches from the left corner, and use your ruler to draw a horizontal line six inches long.
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Use your compass to measure an angle 60 degrees from the left point, towards the right and draw a line six inches long from that angle. Measure another 60-degree angle from the right point pointing towards the left and draw a six-inch line (the two angled lines should connect to form an equilateral triangle).
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Cut out the triangle and set aside. Repeat steps 1 and 2 with the remaining two sheets of cardboard and cut out those triangles.
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Position one triangle, so the central point is pointing down. Position another triangle on top and rotate it, so the point on the left is at a 130-degree angle..
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Staple the two triangles to hold their positions, if desired. Position the third triangle on top and rotate it so that the point on the right is at a 50-degree angle.
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Staple all three triangles to hold their positions, if desired. Glue the triangles in place and if desired, wrap in foil or decorative paper.
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Tips & Warnings
Use this image as a template and trace on paper or cardboard to form flatter stars.
Be careful when using a craft knife to avoid accidental cuts.
