Oriland Magic Star

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Oriland Magic Star. Action Origami Series. Copyright2011 by Yuri and Katrin Shumakov. All rightsreserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever withoutwritten permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.For information, address [email protected]

This book is available exclusively in electronic format as a portable document format (PDF) file.The product can be purchased exclusively through www.oriland.comAny other ways of obtaining this book are considered illegal.

Publisher: Oriland.comProduct Format: e-BookPages: 89Date published: 2011/11/21ISBN: 978-1-926834-26-9Contents: 6 origami-designsPrice: US$8.95

ORILAND MAGIC STAR is a book from Action Origami Series by Oriland authors that will teachyou how to create mesmerizing action models fabulous variations of the one and only OrilandMagic Star! The Magic Star is a star-like shaped polyhedral torus that can be rotated, so itsapproximated torus surface constantly transforms with sections squeezing in the centre andstraightening at the equator, while you do see the changing pattern of folds and colours that hasa mesmerizing effect! Experience the mystery of Oriland Magic Star firsthand! Do-It-Yourself fold these fantasticaction models, originally designed by Yuri and Katrin Shumakov 7-Point Magic Star (6 Strips,2:8), Magic Star (6 Strips, 2:8), Magic Star (6 Strips, 2:9), Magic Star (12 Strips, 2:5), Magic Star(48 Squares) and One-Piece Magic Star. As a good addition this book offers authors article Mystery of Oriland Magic Star, which willintroduce you a story of this starry model with all its different variations and give practical advisesas well. There are 360 detailed step-by-step colorful diagrams with extensive comments, placedon 89 pages that will guide you through folding the 6 original origami designs of the Oriland style.The Photo Gallery section shows you pictures of all the designs presented in the book. The'Origami Symbols' section is explaining international origami symbols to help you to read diagramsfor folding. In each article, there are recommendations on paper size and indication to the modelsize resulting from the size of starting paper. The models are intermediate and complex level offolding as shown by stars in the book and are a good challenge for the experienced folder and theexpert alike. Happy folding!

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Introduction and Copyright Notice........................Photo Gallery........................................................Origami Symbols..................................................Mystery of Oriland Magic Star..............................7-Point Magic Star (6 Strips, 2:8)..............................Magic Star (6 Strips, 2:8).....................................Magic Star (6 Strips, 2:9)......................................Magic Star (12 Strips, 2:5)....................................Magic Star (48 Squares)......................................Multi-Piece Magic Star Assembly.........................One-Piece Magic Star ..........................................


These simple origami symbols will help you to read diagrams of folding.

The system of levels of folding is more as aguide line, an approximate approach just to orientyou and mostly depends of your skills in paperfolding. If you are a novice, even the simple levelcan be challenging for you. And if you are alreadya connoisseur even a complex model can besimple for you.

Valley fold

Mountain fold

Valley fold and unfold

Mountain fold and unfold

Open and squash

Step fold

Pull out

Push in. Sink

Turn the paper over

Turn the paper around

Inside reverse fold

Outside reverse fold

Enlarging the following diagram

Reduction the following diagram

Fold the paper over and over X-ray view

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The Magic Star, an original action model, was invented in far 1997 by Yuri Shumakov, one ofOriland creators. It is a polyhedral torus, star-like shaped, that can be rotated, so its approximatedtorus surface is changing with sections squeezing in the centre and straightening at the equator.First contemplated and designed to be folded from a single piece of paper, the Magic Star hasbeen developed into several multi-piece variants of similarly looking stars, each folded from severalpieces of paper in order to involve the play of colours. When the star is rotated you do see thechanging pattern of folds and colours that has a mesmerizing effect.

It this book, we will reveal the mystery of Oriland Magic Star folding and show you all these variantsof the Magic Star that despite their visual similarity can be globally divided on One-Piece MagicStar and Multi-Piece Magic Stars.

Speaking of the one-piece Magic Star on the one handits surely appealing for origami puritans because you willneed just one big piece of paper, but on the other hand it israther complex in aspects of the folding process andassembly, not talking of lack of colour play; you will see onlychanging pattern of folds when rotating the star. Of course,you can paint this star into different colours, but its anotherstory. So, before you challenge yourself with this one-pieceMagic Star, we would strongly recommend first to fold amulti-piece Magic Star to comprehend the folding and mostimportantly the assembly.

The main purpose in developing the Multi-Piece MagicStars was to use the play of colours to create thismesmerizing effect when the star is rotated. And eachvariant of the multi-piece Magic Star is offering a variety ofcolour combinations that can be achieved in each case.The multi-piece Magic Stars presented in the book can becategorized basing on: quantity of points of the star - 7-point Magic Star and 8-point Magic Stars; format of paper- folded from strips or from squares; quantity of pieces ofpaper from 6 pieces, from 12 pieces and from 48 pieces.

All the multi-piece Magic Stars despite the category sharethe unified global structure each of them consists of 6ring-modules that have to be assembled into the star usingthe same method of assembly working for each of themulti-piece Magic Stars.

In different variations, the above mentioned ring-modulecan be folded from a strip or 2 strips, or 8 squares.Practically all the variants of the ring-module are usingoverlapping method of connection, except one variant withusing transparent tape to connect the strip into the ring.

One-Piece Magic Star

Multi-Piece Magic Star from strips

Multi-Piece Magic Star from squares


The Authors,Katrin and Yuri Shumakov

The process of folding of the ring-modules is not complex at all you only have to diligently makeall the necessary preliminary folds, which can be qualified as an intermediate level of folding. Themain challenge is to assemble them into the magic star correctly, so it will require extra patienceand concentration, which in the result will be greatly rewarded when you receive the working MagicStar!

The assembly is better to understand when connecting the ring-modules made from strips; in thisway there is less of overlapping layers that may distract your attention from the process of theassembly or be occasionally displaced which can lead to an error of the assembly.

There is one more moment about the assembly, an 8-point Magic Star is much easier to assemblethan a 7-point Magic Star, because the less tension of paper is involved into the process and theresulted design. On the same reason, the process of rotating is going much smoother with thesymmetrical 8-point star than the asymmetrical 7-point star.

Multi-Piece Magic Star fromChiyogami squares

Multi-Piece Magic Starfrom squares of regular

origami paper

So, the suggested priority of folding the versions of the starswill be the following first, to fold the multi-piece 8-pointMagic Star from strips, then when mastered, to try the 8-point Magic Star from squares and 7-point Magic Star fromstrips if needed. And once you comprehended the foldingand assembly of multi-piece Magic Stars, you may take achallenge in folding of the one-piece Magic Star.

General paper recommendations for these Magic Star designsinclude paper that is strong and flexible with tensile strength,as there will be a certain tension during the assembly of thestar and during its further rotation. It can be one-colour paper,identical from both sides, as the back side of paper neverappears on the star surface and therefore it doesnt matterwhat colour is on the back of paper.

Hope you will enjoy this book with all the techniques presented here to make this mesmerizingaction model and get the insight into the mystery of Oriland Magic Star firsthand!

So study the diagrams thoroughly, prepare the appropriate paper and have challenging origamifun! We do believe that Origami is entertainment for the Soul, gymnastics for the Mind and trainingfor the Hands!

Happy folding!

When folding multi-piece MagicStars, be sure to take papers ofequal thickness and flexibility. Avariety of papers are working wellfor these stars from colour copypaper to regular origami paperand even fancy Chiyogami.Wel l give specif ic paperrecommendations in each ofvariants of Magic Stars. Anywaychoose paper carefully as theMagic Star involves lots of folding,that the paper should endure andstill be in good condition on theresulted model.


7-Point Magic Star (6 strips, 2:8) 1997 Yuri Shumakov - page 1

This multi-piece Magic Star has 7 points and consists of 6 ring-modules. Each ring-module is foldedfrom a strip of paper, 1:4 (2:8) in proportion, with the overlapped method. Therefore you will needin 6 rectangles of paper. The multi-piece Magic Star allows using the play of colours to create themesmerizing effect when the star is rotated. In comparison with the symmetrical 8-point MagicStars, the assembly of the asymmetrical 7-point Magic Star involves more tension of paper andrequires more patience and skills. So if you fold the Magic Star for the first time, its better to startfrom the 8-point Magic Star.

The diameter of thefinished 7-point star willbe measuring about on1/10 longer than theshort side of the initialrectangle, as pictured.

Suggested colours: 6 spectral colours of the rainbow workbest for this design, namely: red, orange, yellow, green,blue, and violet. So you will need one rectangle per colour.Its also possible to use just 2 complementary colours likered and green, blue and orange, yellow and violet. In thiscase your will need 3 rectangles of each colour.Suggested paper: colour copy paper, craft paper etc.Paper should be strong and flexible with tensile strength, asthere will be a certain tension during the assembly of the starand during its further rotation. It can be one-colour paper,identical from both sides.

Suggested sizes: Its advisable to take large rectangles of paperto master the whole model, for instance 4 x 16 inches (10x40 cm)in size, in this case the diameter of the finished 7-point star willbe measuring 4 3/8 inches (11 cm). Or you can start with evenlarger rectangle, say 6 x 24 inches (15x60 cm) in size with thediameter of the resulted 7-point star as 6 5/8 inches (16.5 cm).

When mastered, you can try the smaller sizes and for exampleuse sheets of A4 (European format) or Letter (North Americanformat) in size to make the 1:4 rectangles from the longest sideof the sheets. So, if using Letter format (11 x 8.5 inches), make6 rectangles, 11x2 3/4 inches each. In this case diameter of thefinished star will be measuring about 3 inches.If using A4 format (29.7 x 21 cm), make 6 rectangles, 29.7 x 7.4cm each. In this case diameter of the finished star will be measuringabout 8.2 cm.

Back side lookslike a flower.

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If using two-color paper, begin with coloured side up.

Place the rectangle lengthways. By valley folding,divide the rectangle in 4 equal vertical sections.

Valley fold and unfold each vertical section in half, therebydividing the rectangle in 8 equal vertical sections.

Valley fold bottom edge up, dividing the rectangle in half,as shown. Press the fold flat and unfold it.

Valley fold and unfold each horizontal section in half, thereby dividing therectangle in 4 equal horizontal sections. Then, turn the paper over.


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Working in one direction, make the diagonal fold-line over each rectangle by mountainfolding. Its comfortable to make these diagonals on hands i.e. on each rectangle pinch thecorners planning the diagonal and then make the mountain fold between these points.

Now working in another direction, make the second diagonalfold-line over each rectangle, as shown.


Valley fold and unfold each horizontal section in half, therebydividing the rectangle in 8 equal horizontal sections.


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This should be the result. Double step fold the top and bottomparts of paper to the horizontal middle fold-line as shown.

Working with all the layers, re-fold the mountain folds in one direction.

Continue working with all the layers and re-fold the mountain folds in another direction.Then turn the paper over.

Along the existing vertical fold-lines, fold the strip bymountains and valleys l ike an accordion.

This should be the result. Press thefolds together and then release them.


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Now we need to connectthe strip into a ring. Bringthe left-hand side roundto meet the right-handside.

This should be the result.Now 2 sections will overlapthe other 2 sections.

Inserting the layers of theright-hand end into thedouble step-folds of the left-hand end, slide the paper,so the 2 sections of theright-hand end completelycover the 2 sections of theleft-hand end.

This should be the result.Now make valleys andmountain folds over theconnected sections,thereby locking theconnection.

Working with one doublesection, separate thelayers of the step-fold asshown and along theexisting fold-lines valleyfold the border into acornice-like position.

This should be theresult. Repeat step 20for each of the 6remaining doublesections.

Here is the completed Ring-Module!

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Now you should have all 6 Ring-Modules, including the special lastRing-Module, ready for the assembly.

Go to the article Multi-Piece Magic Star Assembly and diligentlyfollow to the instructions to assemble your 7-Point Magic Star!

As you prepared all 6 Ring-Modules, take the last one you will use in theassembly as the final module and make additional folds on it as shown.

Working with the upper edge ofthe one double section, fold italong the existing fold-lines into aposition shown in the next step.

This should be the result. Now repeatwith each upper edge of doublesections, including the place wherethe layers overlap and pay attentionto the folds so they go through bothlayers as if they are one.

Here is the completedspecial last Ring-Module!


Magic Star (6 strips, 2:8) 1997 Yuri Shumakov - page 1

This multi-piece Magic Star has 8 points and consists of 6 ring-modules. Each ring-module is foldedfrom a strip of paper, 1:4 (2:8) in proportion, and connected into a ring with transparent adhesivetape. The 8-Point Magic Star is easier to assemble than the 7-Point Magic Star, because the lesstension of paper is involved into the process and the resulted design. On the same reason, theprocess of rotating is going smoother with this symmetrical 8-point star than the asymmetrical 7-point star. The multi-piece Magic Star allows using the play of colours to create the mesmerizingeffect when the star is rotated.

The diameter ofthe finished 8-point star will bemeasuring abouton 1/4 longerthan the shortside of the initialrectangle, aspictured.

Suggested colours: 6 spectral colours of the rainbow workbest for this design, namely: red, orange, yellow, green, blue,and violet. So you will need one rectangle per colour.Its also possible to use just 2 complementary colours likered and green, blue and orange, yellow and violet. In thiscase your will need 3 rectangles of each colour.Suggested paper: colour copy paper, craft paper etc.Paper should be strong and flexible with tensile strength, asthere will be a certain tension during the assembly of the starand during its further rotation. It can be one-colour paper,identical from both sides, as the back side of paper neverappears on the star surface and therefore it doesnt matterwhat colour is on the back of paper.

Suggested sizes: Its advisable to take large rectangles of paperto master the whole model, for instance 4 x 16 inches (10x40 cm)in size, in this case the diameter of the finished 8-point star willbe measuring 5 inches (12.5 cm). Or you can start with evenlarger rectangle, say 6 x 24 (15x60 cm) inches in size with thediameter of the resulted 8-point star as 7 1/2 inches (18.75 cm).

When mastered, you can try the smaller sizes and for exampleuse sheets of A4 (European format) or Letter (North Americanformat) in size to make the 1:4 rectangles from the longest sideof the sheets. So, if using Letter format (11 x 8 1/2 inches), make6 rectangles, 11x2 3/4 inches each. In this case diameter of thefinished star will be measuring about 3 1/2 inches. If using A4format (29.7 x 21 cm), make 6 rectangles, 29.7 x 7.4 cm each.In this case diameter of the finished star will be measuring about9.3 cm.


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Place the rectangle lengthways. By valley folding,divide the rectangle in 4 equal vertical sections.


Valley fold bottom edge up, dividing the rectangle in half,as shown. Press the fold flat and unfold it.



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This should be the result. Pressthe folds together and thenstretch them into the strip again.


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Unfold the double step folds.

Note, that the paper should be by the coloured side up.Fold the sides to meet the vertical middle fold-line as shown.

Carefu l ly apply anappropriate piece oftransparent adhesivetape to connect theadjacent ends of the frontlayer together.

Now you have the strip connected into the ring.

Along the existing fold-lines, double step fold the top andbottom parts to the horizontal middle fold-line as shown.

This should be the result. Now turnthe ring by the coloured side outside.


Take the piece a little bitbigger as shown, so thatyou can fold the top andbottom edges of the tapeback to envelope thefront layer and thereforeto ensure the connection.


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Here is the completed Ring-Modulefor 8-Point Magic Star!


Working with one doublesection, separate thelayers of the step-fold asshown and along theexisting fold-lines valleyfold the border into acornice-like position.

Along the existing fold-lines, formthe valley folds on the ring.



This should be the result. Nowrepeat with each upper edge ofdouble sections, including theplace where the layers overlapand pay attention to the folds sothey go through both layers asif they are one.




Now you should have all 6 Ring-Modules, including the special last Ring-Module, ready for the assembly.Go to the article Multi-Piece Magic Star Assembly and diligently follow tothe instructions to assemble your 8-Point Magic Star!

Dont forget that its also possible to use just 2 complementary colours, for instance, yellow andviolet. In this case your will need 3 rectangles of each colour.



This multi-piece Magic Star has 8 points and consists of 6 ring-modules. Each ring-module is foldedfrom a strip of paper, 2:9 in proportion, and connected into a ring with the overlapped method. Themulti-piece Magic Star allows using the play of colours to create the mesmerizing effect when thestar is rotated.

The diameter of thefinished 8-point starwill be measuringabout on 1/4 longerthan the short side ofthe initial rectangle,as pictured.

Suggested colours: 6 spectral colours of the rainbow workbest for this design, namely: red, orange, yellow, green, blue,and violet. So you will need one rectangle per colour.Its also possible to use just 2 complementary colours likered and green, blue and orange, yellow and violet. In thiscase your will need 3 rectangles of each colour.Suggested paper: colour copy paper, craft paper etc.Paper should be strong and flexible with tensile strength, asthere will be a certain tension during the assembly of the starand during its further rotation. It can be one-colour paper,identical from both sides, as the back side of paper neverappears on the star surface and therefore it doesnt matterwhat colour is on the back of paper.

Suggested sizes: Its advisable to take large rectangles ofpaper to master the whole model, for instance 4 x 18 inches(10x45 cm) in size, in this case the diameter of the finished8-point star will be measuring 5 inches (12.5 cm). Or youcan start with even larger rectangle, say 6 x 27 (15x67.5cm) inches in size with the diameter of the resulted 8-pointstar as 7 1/2 inches (18.75 cm).


3D View.

The Magic Star with 2 colours as Hypnotic Rings.


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Place the rectangle lengthways. Valley fold bottom edge up, dividing the rectanglein half, as shown. Press the fold flat and unfold it.

Valley fold the lower half of the right-hand edge over to meet the middle fold-line. Press the paperdown on it just a little, thereby making the diagonal fold-mark. Then, valley fold and unfold theright-hand edge over the intersection of the bottom edge and the diagonal fold-mark, as shown.

Valley fold the big vertical section in half. Press the fold flat and unfold it.


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Now divide each of the 4 resulted vertical sections in half by valley folding, therebythe strip will be divided on the 9 vertical equal sections.





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Now we need to connect thestrip into a ring. Bring the left-hand side round to meet theright-hand side.


Inserting the layers of the right-hand end into thedouble step-folds of the left-hand end, slide the paper,so the 2 sections of the right-hand end completelycover the 2 sections of the left-hand end.

This should be the result. Nowmake valleys and mountain foldsover the connected sections,thereby locking the connection.



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This should be the result. Working with one double section,separate the layers of the step-fold as shown and along theexisting fold-lines valley fold theborder into a cornice-like position.


Here is the completed Ring-Modulefor 8-Point Magic Star!





Its also possible to use just 2 complementary colours like red and green, blue and orange,yellow and violet. In this case your will need 3 rectangles of each colour.

Or you may choose one colour and use the tints of it like pictured. So when the star rotates,the tints will be changing from light to dark and back to light.



This multi-piece Magic Star has 8 points and consists of 6 ring-modules. Each ring-module is foldedfrom 2 strips of paper, each 2:5 in proportion, and connected into a ring with the overlapped method.The multi-piece Magic Star allows using the play of colours to create the mesmerizing effect whenthe star is rotated, including the Yin-Yang version with 2 colours.

The diameter of thefinished 8-point starwill be measuringabout on 1/4 longerthan the short side ofthe initial rectangle,as pictured.

Suggested colours: Its possible to use 2 complementarycolours like red and green, blue and orange, yellow andviolet. In this case your will need 6 rectangles of each colour.2 colours can be positioned as Yin-Yang version, whereeach ring consists of 2 colours (see the end of this article fordetailed explanations).

The Magic Star with2 complementarycolours, positioned asHypnotic Rings.

When the Yin-Yang Magic Staris rotated, the 2interweaved partsa r e m o v i n gclockwise andback again.



Also you may choose 6 spectral colours ofthe rainbow for this design, namely: red,orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Soyou will need 2 rectangles per colour.

Suggested paper: colour copy paper, craft paper etc.Paper should be strong and flexible with tensile strength,as there will be a certain tension during the assemblyof the star and during its further rotation. It can be one-colour paper, identical from both sides, as the backside of paper never appears on the star surface andtherefore it doesnt matter what colour is on the backof paper.Suggested sizes: Its advisable to take large rectanglesof paper to master the whole model, for instance 4 x10 inches (10x25 cm) in size, in this case the diameterof the finished 8-point star will be measuring 5 inches(12.5 cm).

Its very convenient to make such rectangles fromsheets of A4 (European format) or Letter (NorthAmerican format) in size. In this case you will needjust 6 sheets of A4 or Letter of appropriate colours toreceive 12 rectangles.

The Magic Star with 6spectral rainbow colours.

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If using two-color paper, beginwith coloured side up.

Place the rectangle lengthways.Valley fold bottom edge up, dividingthe rectangle in half, as shown.Press the fold flat and unfold it.

Each ring-module is folded from 2 rectangles of paper, each 2:5 inproportion, and connected into a ring with the overlapped method.

Valley fold the lower half of the right-hand edge over to meet the middlefold-line. Press the paper down on itjust a little, thereby making the diagonalfold-mark. Then, valley fold and unfoldthe r ight-hand edge over theintersection of the bottom edge andthe diagonal fold-mark, as shown.

Valley fold the big vertical section inhalf. Press the fold flat and unfold it.

By valley folding, divide each of the 2big vertical sections in half, therebythe rectangle will be divided on the 5vertical equal sections.

Valley fold and unfold each horizontalsection in half, thereby dividing therectangle in 4 equal horizontal sections.Then, turn the paper over.


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Working in one direction, make thediagonal fold-line over each rectangleby mountain folding. Its comfortableto make these diagonals on hands i.e.on each rectangle pinch the cornersplanning the diagonal and then makethe mountain fold between these points.

Now working in another direction,make the second diagonal fold-lineover each rectangle, as shown.

Valley fold and unfold each verticalsection in half, thereby dividing therectangle in 10 equal vertical sections.

Valley fold and unfold each horizontalsection in half, thereby dividing therectangle in 8 equal horizontal sections.

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This should be the result. Doublestep fold the top and bottom partsof paper to the horizontal middlefold-line as shown.

Continue working with all the layersand re-fold the mountain folds inanother direction. Then turn thepaper over.

Working with all the layers, re-foldthe mountain folds in one direction.

Along the existing vertical fold-lines,fold the strip by mountains andvalleys like an accordion.

Here is the completed strip unit for the Ring-Module.Now fold another rectangle in the same way.

Each ring-module is folded from 2 strip units and connected into a ring with the overlapped method.

Take the 2 strip units.Stretch one double sectionon each pre-folded strip asshown in the next step.

Now the 2 verticalsections of the rightstrip will go atop andove r l ap t he 2vertical sections ofthe left strip.

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Inserting the layers of the right-hand end into the double step-foldsof the left-hand end, slide the paper, so the 2 sections of the right-hand end completely cover the 2 sections of the left-hand end.

This should be the result.Now make valleys andmountain folds over theconnected sections, therebylocking the connection.

Now we need to connect the resulted strip into a ring. Bringthe left-hand side round to meet the right-hand side.




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This should be the result. Nowmake valleys and mountain foldsover the connected sections,thereby locking the connection.


Working with one double section,separate the layers of the step-fold as shown and along theexisting fold-lines valley fold theborder into a cornice-like position.


Here is the completed Ring-Module,made out of 2 strip units!






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Each ring-module consists of 2 colours, hence take 2 strip units of 2 complementary colours, youhave chosen for your Magic Star.

Stretch one double sectionon each pre-folded strip asshown in the next step.

Now the 2 verticalsections of the rightstrip will go atop andoverlap the 2 verticalsections of the leftstrip.

Inserting the layers of the right-hand end into the double step-folds of the left-hand end, slide thepaper, so the 2 sections of the right-hand end completely cover the 2 sections of the left-hand end.


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This should be the result. Now makevalleys and mountain folds over theconnected sections, thereby lockingthe connection.

Now we need to connect the resulted strip into a ring. Bringthe left-hand side round to meet the right-hand side.


Inserting the layers of the right-hand end into the double step-folds of the left-hand end, slidethe paper, so the 2 sectionsof the r ight -hand endcompletely cover the 2sections of the left-hand end.

This should be theresul t . Now makevalleys and mountainfolds over the connectedsections, thereby lockingthe connection.



This should be the result.Repeat step 10 for each ofthe 7 remaining doublesections.

Here is the completed Ring-Module, made out of 2 stripunits of 2 colours!


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As you prepared all 6 Ring-Modules for the Yin-Yang Magic Star, take the last one you will use inthe assembly as the final module and make additional folds on it as shown.


This should be the result. Now repeatwith each upper edge of doublesections, including the place wherethe layers overlap and pay attentionto the folds so they go through bothlayers as if they are one.


6 Ring-Modules, including the special last Ring-Module for the Yin-Yang Magic Star are ready.The assembly is the same as for any Multi-Piece Magic Star as shown in the article Multi-PieceMagic Star Assembly, but to receive the effect of interweaved colours of the Yin-Yang Magic Star,you have to follow the sequence of the colour shift of each next Ring-Module as shown.

The 4 first Ring-Modules are shifted by one point in the same direction (say, counterclockwise)and the 2 last ones are shifted by one point in the reverse direction.


Magic Star (48 squares) 2011 Yuri and Katrin Shumakov - page 1

This multi-piece Magic Star has 8 points and consists of 6 ring-modules. Each ring-module is foldedfrom 8 squares of paper, and connected into a ring with the overlapped method.

Suggested colours: For the Rainbow Circle version, pick8 main rainbow-like colours: red, orange, yellow, green,blue, deep blue, violet and hot pink - they will form the oneRing-Module. And then for next 5 Ring-Modules, use tintsof these 8 main rainbow-like colours as pictured below.

This multi-piece Magic Star allows using the play of coloursquite flexibly to create the mesmerizing effect when the staris rotated, including the Chess version with 2 colours andthe Rainbow Circle with as much as 48 colours!

Suggested paper: origami paper, colour copy paper,chiyogami paper etc. Paper should be strong and flexiblewith tensile strength, as there will be a certain tension duringthe assembly of the star and during its further rotation.

The diameter of the finished 8-point star will be measuringabout on 1/4 longer than theside of the initial square, aspictured.

Suggested sizes: Its advisableto take large squares of paperto master the whole model, forinstance 6-inch (15 cm)squares, in this case thediameter of the finished 8-pointstar will be measuring about 71/2 inches (18 cm).


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For the Chess version use 2 complementary colours like red andgreen, blue and orange, yellow and violet etc. In this case you willneed 24 squares of each colour.

The diameter of the finished8-point star will be measuringabout on 1/4 longer than theside of the initial square, aspictured.

When you mastered theassembly of the Magic Star,you may try smaller squares,for instance, 3-inch (7.5 cm)squares of classic origamipaper, in this case thediameter of the finished starwill be measuring about 4inches (10 cm).



You may also use 6 spectralcolours of rainbow: red,orange, yellow, green, blue,and violet. So you will need8 squares per colour.

The diameter of the finished8-point star will be measuringabout on 1/4 longer than theside of the initial square, aspictured.

This multi-piece Magic Starallows using the play ofcolours quite flexibly to createthe mesmerizing effect whenthe star is rotated. There canbe as much as 48 coloursinvolved!

You may reproduce all thec o l o u r c o m b i n a t i o n spresented before and createthe new ones.


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Valley fold and unfold eachvertical section in half,thereby dividing the squareinto 4 equal vertical sections.

Each ring-module is folded from 8 squares of paper. Fold each square into a simpleunit and then 8 units will be connected into a ring with the overlapped method.

Valley fold the square inhalf from bottom to top.Press the fold flat andunfold it.

Valley fold and unfold eachhorizontal section in half, therebydividing the square into 4 equalhorizontal sections.

Valley fold and unfold thesquare in half from side toside, thereby dividing thesquare into 2 vertical sections.Then, turn the paper over.

Working in one direction, make the diagonal fold-line overeach rectangle by mountain folding. Its comfortable tomake these diagonals on hands i.e. on each rectanglepinch the corners planning the diagonal and then make themountain fold between these points.

Now working in another direction,make the second diagonal fold-lineover each rectangle, as shown.

This shouldbe the result. Valley fold and unfold each

horizontal section in half,thereby dividing the square in8 equal horizontal sections.


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Double step fold the top and bottomparts of paper to the horizontalmiddle fold- l ine as shown.


Working with all the layers, re-foldthe mountain folds in one direction.

Continue working with all the layers andre-fold the mountain folds in anotherdirection. Then turn the paper over.

Along the existing vertical fold-l ines, fold the strip bymountains and valley likean accordion.

Here is the completed unitfor the Ring-Module.

Each ring-module is made from 8 units connected into a ring with the overlapped method.Have the 8 units of appropriate colours ready for connecting.Well show it on an example of the Chess Magic Star.

Inserting the layers of the right unit into the double step-folds of the left unit, slide the paper, so the 2 sections of theright unit completely cover the 2 sections of the left unit.

Stretch two of the units. Now the halfof the right unit will go atop andoverlap the half of the left unit.

This should be the result. Now makevalleys and mountain folds overthe connected sections, therebylocking the connection.


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This should be the result. Now add the 6 remaining modules in the same way.

Now we need to connect theresulted strip into a ring. Bringthe left-hand side round tomeet the right-hand side.



This should be the result. Nowmake valleys and mountainfolds over the connectedsections, thereby locking theconnection.



Here is the completedRing-Module, made outof 8 units!


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This should be the result. Nowrepeat with each upper edgeof double sections.


In case of the regular rainbow version, position 6 Ring-Modules as shown. Go to the article Multi-Piece Magic Star Assembly and diligently follow to the instructions to assemble your Magic Star!

6 Ring-Modules, including the special last Ring-Module for the Chess Magic Star are ready.The assembly is the same as for any Multi-Piece Magic Star as shown in the article Multi-PieceMagic Star Assembly. To receive the right effect of the Chess Magic Star, you have to shift of eachnext Ring-Module by one point during the assembly as shown below.



For this Magic Star design you may also use colour paper with patterns such as Chiyogami, famousJapanese paper. Make sure that paper is strong and flexible with tensile strength, as there will bea certain tension during the assembly of the star and during its further rotation. You may keep thesame scheme of 6 spectral colours of rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Soeach of 6 Ring-Modules made out of 8 squares will be in one colour, but can be with variouspatterns to them or just with one repeated pattern.

Suggested sizes: Its advisable to take largesquares of paper to master the whole model, forinstance 5 1/2-inch (14 cm) squares, in this casethe diameter of the finished 8-point star will bemeasuring about 7 inches (17 cm).

So pick 48 squares of appropriatecolouring. Experiment with differentpapers receiving desired coloursand pat terns combinat ions.


Multi-Piece Magic Star Assembly 2011 Yuri and Katrin Shumakov - page 1

This method of assembly works for all the multi-piece Magic Stars presented in this book, includingthe 7-Point Magic Star (6 strips, 2:8) and 8-point stars - Magic Star (6 strips, 2:8), Magic Star (6strips, 2:9), Magic Star (12 strips, 2:5), Magic Star (48 squares).

All these multi-piece Magic Stars sharethe unified global structure each of themconsists of 6 ring-modules that assembleinto the star using the same method.

Depending on a magic star variation, thering-module folds from a strip or 2 strips,or 8 squares.Practically all the variants of the ring-module are using overlapping method ofconnection, except one variant with usingtransparent tape to connect the strip intothe ring.

Its advisable to comprehend theassembly on an example of a symmetrical8-point Magic Star, because the lesstension of paper is involved into theprocess and the resulted design,comparing to the assembly of anasymmetrical 7-point Magic Star.

Also, the assembly is better to understandwhen connecting the ring-modules madefrom strips; in this way there is a minimumof overlapped layers (or there is no themat all) as they may distract your attentionfrom the process of the assembly or beoccasionally displaced, which can leadto an error of the assembly.

During the assembly of strip versions ofthe Magic Star, where ring-modules haveoverlapped layers, be sure that each nextring-module is shifted, so the overlappedlayers evenly distributed on the star. Thiswill make the star itself more balancedand will facilitate rotation. In case of theYin-Yang Magic Star, this shift is havinga specific order as shown in its article.



Whatever multi-piece magic star you are going to fold, be sure you prepared all the 6 ring-modulesin the specific order, including the last special module with additional folds on it.

To receive the right effect of the Chess Magic Star, you have to shift of each next Ring-Module byone point during the assembly as shown below.

To receive the effect of interweaved colours of the Yin-Yang Magic Star, you have to follow thesequence of colour shift of each next Ring-Module as shown below. The 4 first Ring-Modules areshifted by one point in the same direction (say, counterclockwise) and the 2 last ones are shiftedby one point in the reverse direction.


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Get ready 6 Ring-Modules in an appropriateorder, including the special last Ring-Module withadditional folds on it.

Consistently insert (half-way) other corners ofthe 2nd Ring-Module under the folds of the 1stRing-Module.

Take 1st and 2nd Ring-Modules and positionthem accordingly in relation to each other.Opening slightly the cornice-like fold on one ofthe sections of the 1st Ring-Module, insert a bitone corner of the 2nd Ring-Module as shown.

This should be the result. Insert the corner onlyhalf-way under the folds of the 1st Ring-Moduleas shown.

This should be the result. Now flatten the cornice-like folds on one double section as shown.

Now when all the corners of the 2nd Ring-Moduleinserted half-way, move each them further as faras it goes under the folds of the 1st Ring-Module.


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Flattening paper from both sides, make themountain fold through all the layers of bothmodules along the line of their connection, asshown.

making the cornice-like fold and thereby lockingthe 2 Ring-Modules in this section.

Repeat step 7 for each double section.

Working with one double section, move layerscloser into the mountain fold along the existingfold-lines

Compress the layers of this section fromunderneath to secure the folds.



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This should be the result. Now repeat the steps9 to 12 with the next double section.

Now repeat the steps 9 to 12 with the remainingdouble sections, thereby forming the cornice-likefolds and locking the 2 Ring-Modules together.

This should be the result. Compress the layersof this section from underneath to secure thefolds.

The view of the formed section from the inside.

This should be the result.When all the sections are formed, consistentlycompress the folds of double sections fromoutside as shown.


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Now working with the border Ring-Module (the2nd), bring back the cornice-like fold on its doublesections as shown.

Now lets add 3rd Ring-Module. Opening slightlythe cornice-like fold on one of the sections of the2nd Ring-Module, insert half-way one corner ofthe 3rd Ring-Module under the folds as shown.Then repeat the same with all the corners.

This should be the result. Now the 2nd ring-module is prepared to attach the next Ring-Module to it.

Here is the front view of the 2 connected Ring-Modules.

Now flatten the cornice-like folds on all the doublesections of the connecting Ring-Modules asshown.

Insert all the corners of the 3rd Ring-Modulefurther as far as it goes under the folds of the2nd Ring-Module.


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Consistently, make the cornice-like folds on eachdouble section, thereby locking the 2nd and 3rdRing-Modules together.

Now the 3rd Ring-Module is positioned along theequator. On its double sections, set the cornice-like folds into the initial position as shown.

When all the cornice-like folds are made,consistently, compress the layers of each sectionas shown to secure the folds.

While compressing the folds, pay attention thatthe previous Ring-Modules, the 1st and 2nd,should move into the centre, so that the 3rd Ring-Module is positioning along the equator.

Now lets add 4th Ring-Module in the same way.Insert half-way one corner of the 4th Ring-Moduleunder the folds of the 3rd Ring-Module as shown.Then repeat the same with all the corners.

This should be the result. Here is the front viewof the 3 connected Ring-Modules.


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Insert all the corners of the 4th Ring-Modulefurther as far as it goes under the folds of the3rd Ring-Module.

Now make the cornice-like fold and therebylocking the two Ring-Modules in this section.

Now flatten the cornice-like folds on all the doublesections of the connecting Ring-Modules asshown.

Make the mountain fold through all the layersof both modules along the line of their connection,as shown.

Dont forget to compress the layers of this sectionfrom underneath to secure the folds.Then continue to lock the next double sectionwith the cornice-like fold.



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Continue to lock each double section with thecornice-like fold and compress the layers of eachsection from underneath to secure the folds.

Now when the 4th Ring-Module is positionedalong the equator, on its double sections, set thecornice-like folds into the initial position as shown.

This should be the result. Place the model on aflat surface like that. Consistently compress thefolds of each section from outside to secure thefolds.

Now squeeze the model to the centre, therebysecuring the folds, and then loosen it. Note thatthe previous Ring-Modules, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd,should move into the centre, so that the 4th Ring-Module is positioning along the equator.

Here is the inside view of the 4 connected Ring-Modules.

This should be the result. Now the 4th Ring-Module is ready for inserting the 5th Ring-Moduleinto it.


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Now lets add 5th Ring-Module in the same way.Insert half-way one corner of the 5th Ring-Moduleunder the folds of the 4th Ring-Module as shown.Then repeat the same with all the corners.

Here is the inside view.

Insert all the corners of the 5th Ring-Modulefurther as far as it goes under the folds of the 4thRing-Module.

This should be the result. Now flatten the cornice-like folds on all the double sections of theconnect ing Ring-Modules as shown.

Now make the cornice-like fold and therebylocking the two Ring-Modules in this section.

Make the mountain fold through all the layersof both modules along the line of their connection,as shown.


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Dont forget to compress the layers of this sectionfrom underneath to secure the folds. Thencontinue to lock each double section with thecornice-like fold in the same way.

Now consistently squeeze a bit each doublesection, thereby preparing the room for the finalRing-Module.

This should be the result. Place the model on aflat surface. Consistently compress the folds ofeach section from outside to secure them,squeezing the model to the centre slightly. Notethat the 5th Ring-Module is on the equator.

Now keeping the model squeezed a bit, workwith the 5th Ring-Module on the equator and onits double sections, set the cornice-like folds intothe initial position as shown.

This should be the result. Then insert half-wayall the corners of the 6th Ring-Module andafterwards move them further as far as it goesunder the folds of the 5th Ring-Module.

Now lets add the final 6th Ring-Module, thespecial one. Opening slightly the cornice-like foldon one of the sections of the 5th Ring-Module,insert half-way one corner of the 6th Ring-Moduleunder the folds as shown.


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This should be the result. Now flatten the cornice-like folds on all the double sections of theconnect ing Ring-Modules as shown.

Repeat steps 56 and 57 for each double section.

Now working with one double section on the 6thRing-Module, close the open folds into a doublecornice-like fold

at the same time form the mountain foldthrough all the layers of both modules along theline of their connection as shown.

Now we are ready to shape the cornice-like folds,locking the 5th and 6th Ring-Modules together.Note that the work with the final Ring-Module isvery challenging. We will keep the modelsqueezed a bit to facilitate the process.

Here is the inside view.


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Keeping the model squeezed a bit, make thecornice-like fold and thereby locking the twoRing-Modules in this section.

As you did the cornice-like fold on the next doublesection, you now can secure the folds betweenthem from outside as shown. Dont forget to keepthe model squeezed a bit to facilitate the process;you can lean it against the table.

Note that the edge of the 6th Ring-Module isshaping into the cornice-l ike fold too.

Its not easy now to compress the layers fromunderneath to secure the folds; make it accuratelyinserting your fingers between the layers of the6th and 1st Ring-Modules. Continue locking thenext double section with the cornice-like fold.

Keeping the locked sections squeezed a bit,straighten the layers of the 1st Ring-Module,placing them atop of the edge of the 6th Ring-Module as shown.Then, repeat steps 61 to 66for other sections.

This should be the result: 2 double sections arelocked together.Before continuing with the other sections, letsstraighten appropriate layers of the 1st Ring-Module...


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After locking each section, dont forget tostraighten the appropriate layers of the 1st Ring-Module, placing them atop of the edge of the 6thRing-Module as shown. Do not hurry, checkingso that each layer is in the correct place.

Keep the model squeezed a bit to facilitate theprocess.

Continue locking the double sections, accuratelysecure the folds from underneath and then fromoutside.

Consistently, straighten the layers of the 1st Ring-Module, placing them atop of the edge of the 6thRing-Module.

Keeping the model squeezed a bit, consistentlycompress the folds between the double sectionsfrom outside to secure them more.

This should be the result. Now all the doublesections are locked and the layers of the 1stRing-Module are placed atop the double cornice-like folds of the 6th Ring-Module.


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This should be the result. Now squeeze the modelto the centre, thereby securing the folds, andthen loosen it.

Rotate the model into the centre a bit, so that the6th Ring-Module positioned along the equator asshown.

This should be the result. Now, lets connect the6th Ring-Module and the 1st Ring-Moduletogether.

Turn the model over, so that the 1st Ring-Modulepositioned on the bottom as shown in the nextstep.

Keeping the top corners squeezed, fold the edgeof the 1st Ring-Module atop the cornice-like foldof the 6th Ring-Module.Dont forget that you can lean the model againstthe table to facilitate the process.

Working with one double section, compress thetop corners a bit into the position shown in thenext step.


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Be sure that all folds are aligned and the edgeof the 1st Ring-Module covers the cornice-likefold of the 6th Ring-Module.

Be sure that all folds are aligned and the edgeof the 1st Ring-Module covers the cornice-likefolds of the 6th Ring-Module.

This should be the result. Now turn the modelaround to work with the next double section.

Repeat steps 77 to 80 with each double section,compress the top corners a bit and folding theedge of the 1st Ring-Module atop the cornice-like fold of the 6th Ring-Module.

Here is the back view of the model. Now whenall the layers are aligned we will lock the 1st Ring-Module and the 6th Ring-Module together.

This should be the result. The edge of the 1stRing-Module covers the cornice-like folds of the6th Ring-Module all over.


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Place the model on a flat surface, so that the 1stRing-Module positioned on the bottom as shown.Now squeeze the model to the centre.

Direct the flap of the 1st Ring-Module into theseparated layers of the double cornice-like foldof the 6th Ring-Module as shown.

Keeping the top of the model squeezed a bit andworking with one double section, open the flapof the 1st Ring-Module.

Continue to keep the top of the model squeezed,separate the layers of the double cornice-like foldof the 6th Ring-Module as shown.

This should be the result. Note, that the centreof the flap of the 1st Ring-Module insertedcompletely while the sides of the flap are stillatop the 6th Ring-Module.

Insert the centre of the flap of the 1st Ring-Moduleinto the separated layers as shown.


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Now repeat steps 86 to 90 with the next section,inserting the flap of the 1st Ring-Module into theseparated layers of the double cornice-like foldof the 6th Ring-Module.

This should be the result. The 2 flaps of the 1stRing-Module and the corner between them areinserted into the 6th Ring-Module. Keep it insertedhalf-way until all the sections are done.

This should be the result. Note, that the flaps areinserted into the pockets only by their centrepoints; the corner between them are free andatop of the 6th Ring-Module.

Now opening slightly the cornice-like fold of the6th Ring-Module as shown, insert half-way thecorner of the 1st Ring-Module under the folds asshown.

When the neighboring flaps are inserted into thepockets by their centre points, insert half-way thecorner of the 1st Ring-Module under the folds asshown.

Repeat steps 86 to 90 with the next section,inserting the flap of the 1st Ring-Module into theseparated layers of the double cornice-like foldof the 6th Ring-Module.


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Consistently continue insert the edge of the 1stRing-Module into the separated layers of the 6thRing-Module section by section. Keep the edgeinserted half-way until all the sections are done.

Rotate the model inside a bit, so that theconnection of the 6th and 1st Ring-Modules ismoving closer to the centre. This way we aresecuring the folds step-by-step.

As soon as all the edge of the 1st Ring-Moduleis inserted half-way, gently insert it further as faras it will go.

Working consistently with each section, accuratelypinch all the layers together to form the cornice-like fold and thereby locking the 6th Ring-Moduleand the 1st Ring-Module together. All the internallayers should accurately coincide.

Now, gently rotate the model from inside tooutside, so that the Ring-Modules are movingfrom the centre.

Continue to rotate the model inside a bit further,so that the connection of the 6th and 1st Ring-Modules is moving into the centre. Then, turnthe model over.


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Continue to rotate the model from inside tooutside, so the next Ring-Module is appearingfrom the centre.

Keeping the model squeezed a bit, consistentlycompress the folds of each section along the oneRing-Module to secure the folds. Then, rotate themodel some more to work with the next Ring-Module.

And rotate some more so that the connection ofthe 1st and 6th Ring-Modules is near the centreagain.

Now squeeze the model to the centre, therebysecuring the folds.

This should be the result. Now rotating shouldgo much smoother.

Repeat steps 105 and 106 consistently for eachRing-Module, thereby securing the folds.Remember to keep the model squeezed a bitand compress the folds only from the front sideof the star.


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Rotate the model some more from inside tooutside, so the next Ring-Module is appearingfrom the centre.

Here is the completed Multi-piece Magic Star!!!

If rotating is still not smooth enough, repeat steps105 to 107, squeezing the model to the centreand consistently compressing the folds of eachsection on each Ring-Module. Compress thefolds only from the front side of the star!

Then test the model again and rotate the starsome more. If needed repeat the squeezing stepsone more time.

Congratulation!!! You folded the fantastic Oriland Magic Star!When the star is rotated, the changing pattern of folds and colours produce a mesmerizing effect!

Enjoy this amazing action model and experience the mystery of Oriland Magic Star yourself!


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The one-piece Magic Star has 8 points, folds from one rectangle (18:19 in proportion) and connectswith the overlapped method without any glue. This is rather complex model, given the unsymmetricalsize of paper, the folding process and assembly, so before you challenge yourself with this one-piece Magic Star, we would strongly recommend folding multi-piece Magic Star first to comprehendthe folding and most importantly assembly.

Suggested paper: Paper should be strong and flexiblewith tensile strength, as there will be a certain tensionduring the assembly of the star and during its furtherrotation. It can be art papers, craft paper etc that comein big sheets.

The diameter of the finished one-piece Magic Star will be measuringabout on 5/18 of the short side ofthe initial rectangle, as pictured.

Suggested size: Take a large rectangle of paper, forinstance 18 x 19 inches (45x47.5 cm) in size, in thiscase the diameter of the finished star will be measuring5 inches (12.5 cm).

The pallid areas on the crease pattern indicatethe parts of paper that will be overlapped andhidden on the finished star.



Suggested colours: Since just one piece of paper is used for thismodel, it can be any colour you wish. But when you master the modelyou may try to colour the paper in a specific pattern to receive therainbow effect of changing colour rings on this star. Alternatively, youmay fold the star first and then colour its rings into desired colours.

Below is the crease pattern with coloured strips that will appear onthe folded model as the coloured rings similar to what is achieved ina multi-piece Magic Star with using separate colour strips.

The pallid areas on the crease pattern indicate the parts of paper thatwill be overlapped and hidden on the finished star.


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If using two-color paper,begin with coloured sidedown.

Place the rectangle asshown. With a help of aruler, make appropriatemarks by a pencil onedges, dividing the shortside at 18 sections andthe long side at 19.

If you followed the adviceon paper size and took arectangle, 18 x 19 inches(45x47.5 cm) in size, inthis case each section willbe 1 inch (2.5 cm).

Now we need to make a foldthrough the appropriatemarks; the upper side marksto be exact.

Place the upper marksexactly on one line with theedge of the mat as shown.

Then, holding the paper inthis position (usually thesurface of the folding/cuttingmat will keep the paper inplace), make a mountain foldthrough the edge of the mat,embossing this edge on thepaper.When you embossed thefold-line, then you can makea real crease. Press the foldflat and unfold it.

When working with large sheets, its convenient to make foldsover the edge of a folding/cutting mat, which would be ideal,or over something similar like an edge of a long ruler ect.embossing this edge on the paper.

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Using the same technique asshown in step 2, make mountainfolds through the appropriateside marks, thereby dividing therectangle into 19 horizontalequal sections.

Again using the same techniqueas shown in step 2, makemountain folds through theappropriate side marks, therebydividing the rectangle into 9ver t ica l equal sect ions.


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Working in one direction, makethe diagonal fold-line over eachrectangle by mountain folding.Its comfortable to make thesediagonals on hands i.e. on eachrectangle pinch the cornersplanning the diagonal and thenmake the mountain foldbetween these points.

Now working in anotherdirection, make the seconddiagonal fold-line over eachrectangle, as shown.


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Valley fold and unfold eachvertical section in half, therebydividing the rectangle in 18vertical equal sections.

Valley fold and unfold eachhorizontal section in half, therebydividing the rectangle in 38horizontal equal sections.


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This should be the result. Find the side marks on your paper asshown; make small marks by a pencil on your sheet. Double stepfold the paper to these marks as indicated.


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Along the existing vertical fold-lines, fold the strip bymountains and valleys like an accordion.


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This should be the result. Along the existing fold-lines, shape the cornice-like fold as shown andvalley fold this vertical double section, therebysecuring the folds. Then, continue to shape thecornice-like fold on the next double section.

Now we will shape the cornice-like folds alongthe borders of the sections. Starting with the firsthorizontal strip-section, stretch the double sectionand pinch the fold-line between the 1st and 2ndhorizontal strip-sections into a mountain fold.

This should be the result. The 1st horizontal strip-section is formed.

Consistently shape the cornice-like folds on eachnext double section along this 1st horizontal strip-section.

We have formed the 6 horizontal sectionsthat will work similarly to 6 strips of the multi-piece Magic Star. Each strip in the multi-pieceMagic Star was connected into a Ring-Moduleand similarly to it, here we will connect thewhole piece of paper with these 6 horizontalstrip-sections into the cylinder with all the 6Ring-Modules in-built into it.

But before connecting the paper into thecylinder we will shape the folds of each ofthese 6 horizontal strip-sections into theposition needed for the assembly of the star.After the strip-sections are formed, well unfoldthem and connect the piece into the cylinderand then assemble it into the star.


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This should be the result. Now consistently shapethe cornice-like folds on each next double sectionalong the 2nd horizontal strip-section.

This should be the result. This way you cancompress all the folds securely.After compressing the folds, loose the paper andcontinue shape the cornice-like folds on the 3rdhorizontal strip-section.

Note that the side folds are also shaped into thecornice-like fold (into a half of it to be exact).

While shaping the cornice-like folds, pleat thevertical sections of paper as shown in the nextstep.

Shape the cornice-like folds on the 4th horizontalstrip-section. While shaping the cornice-like folds,you may lean the pleated vertical sections againstthe table.

Continue consistently to shape the cornice-likefolds on each double section along the horizontalstrip-section.


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This should be the result. Compress all the foldssecurely and then loose the model. Shape thecornice-like folds on the 5th horizontal strip-section.

Compress all the folds securely and then loosethe model.

Now only the 6th horizontal strip-section left toform. Similarly to the multi-piece Magic Star,where the last Ring-Module is special, this strip-section is also special. See diagrams of the lastRing-Module (page 34) to shape the special folds.

This should be the result. Now all the horizontalstrip-sections are properly formed and you seethe edges of the 1st and 6th horizontal strip-sections.

This should be the result. Now unfold the 6horizontal strip-sections into the position shownin the next step.

This should be the result. We shaped the foldsof each of the 6 horizontal strip-sections into theposition needed for the assembly of the star. Nowwell unfold them into the initial position; in orderto do that, stretch the tube gently.


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This should be the result. You may see that allthe cornice-like folds on the 6 horizontal strip-sections are well shaped and it will facilitateconsiderably the assembly of the star. Now turnthe paper over.

Starting from the 1st horizontal strip-section, insertthe layers of the right-hand end into the doublestep-folds of the left-hand end.

Now well connect the paper into an octagonalcylinder. Bring the right- and left-hand sidesaround and together.

This should be the result. Now 2 vertical sectionsof the right-hand end will overlap the 2 sectionsof the left-hand end as shown.

Consistently connect each next horizontal strip-section in the same way.

Be sure that all the layers are coinciding.


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This should be the result. The paper is connectedinto the octagonal cylinder by the overlappingmethod.

While you consistently form the cornice-like foldsalong this Ring-Section, using the existing fold-lines, between each of them, compress the foldsas shown to form the star points.

Now starting from the 1st Ring-Section, alongthe existing fold-lines, we will consistentlytransform this octagonal cylinder into anapproximated torus surface.

Flattening paper from both sides, make themountain fold through all the layers along theline of the connection of the 1st and 2nd Ring-Sections, as shown. And make the cornice-likefolds, thereby locking the two Ring-Sections.

This should be the result. The 1st Ring-Sectionis formed and now in the same way we willconsistently shape each next Ring-Section.

This should be the result. When all the folds alongthe 1st Ring-Section are formed, consistentlycompress the folds of each segment to securethem, as shown.


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Now working with the connection of the 2nd and3rd Ring-Sections, make the mountain foldthrough all the layers along the line of theconnection and make the cornice-like folds,thereby locking the two Ring-Sections as shown.

Now working with the connection of the 4th and5th Ring-Sections, make the mountain foldthrough all the layers along the line of theconnection and make the cornice-like folds,thereby locking the two Ring-Sections as shown.

This should be the result. When all the folds alongthe 2nd Ring-Section are formed, consistentlycompress the folds of each segment to securethem, as shown.

Move the Ring-Section inside the model a bit.When preliminary folds are well made, the nextRing-Section will fold into the needed positionalmost automatically. Anyway, repeat steps 42-43 to form the 3rd Ring-Section.

Squeeze the model a bit to secure the previouslymade folds.

This should be the result. When all the folds alongthe 4th Ring-Section are formed, consistentlycompress the folds of each segment to securethem, as shown.


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This should be the result. You see that the openingin the middle is narrow now. Keeping the modelsqueezed a bit, consistently compress the foldsof each segment along the one Ring-Module onemore time to secure the folds.

Keeping the locked segments squeezed a bit,straighten the layers of the 1st Ring-Section,placing them atop of the edge of the 6th Ring-Section as shown.

Now well work with the connection of the 5thand 6th Ring-Sections. Working with one segmenton the 6th Ring-Section, close the open folds intoa double cornice-l ike fold as shown.

Keeping the model squeezed a bit, form themountain fold through all the layers of both Ring-Sections along the line of their connection andmake the cornice-like folds, thereby locking thetwo Ring-Sections as shown.

After locking each segment, dont forget tostraighten the appropriate layers of the 1st Ring-Section, placing them atop of the edge of the 6thRing-Section as shown. Do not hurry, checkingthat each layer is in the correct place.

Check that each layer is in the correct place.Then, consistently repeat steps 49 to 51 for nextsegments. Keep the model squeezed a bit tofacilitate the process.


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This should be the result. Now all the segmentsare locked and the layers of the 1st Ring-Sectionare placed atop the double cornice-like folds ofthe 6th Ring-Section.

Squeeze the model a bit to secure the previouslymade folds and consistently compress the foldsof each segment along the 6th Ring-Module onemore time to secure the folds.

Here is the view of the back side with the 1stRing-Section.

Here is the view

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