HOW TO Toilet Paper Tube Stars

By Bao-Khang Luu | June 4, 2012 | paper, upcycling

Don’t toss those toilet paper tubes just yet—turn them into shining stars instead! These upcycled stars are a clever way to repurpose what would otherwise go to waste. Perfect for adding a crafty, festive touch to your decor, they’re great for wreaths, table settings, or as a fun activity with the kids.

And the best part? They’re not just for one season. Change up the colors, and you’ve got versatile decorations for any occasion. What will you create with them?

1. Draw a pattern on the paper tube. Extra credit—color the entire to really transform the toilet paper tube

1. Draw a pattern on the paper tube. Extra credit—color the entire to really transform the toilet paper tube

2. Cut the tube into four even lengths.

2. Cut the tube into four even lengths.

3. Make five initial creases evenly spaced around tube. This creates a pentagon.

3. Make five initial creases evenly spaced around tube. This creates a pentagon.

4. Fold adjacent, initial creases together. This makes the pentagon into a star.

4. Fold adjacent, initial creases together. This makes the pentagon into a star.

5. Make two diagonal folds between each adjacent, initial crease.

5. Make two diagonal folds between each adjacent, initial crease.

6. Pinch the top and bottom sides together between each of the initial creases. This creates indents between the initial creases.

6. Pinch the top and bottom sides together between each of the initial creases. This creates indents between the initial creases.

7. Apply glue into the indents. Place the tube on a flat surface with the glue side up.

7. Apply glue into the indents. Place the tube on a flat surface with the glue side up.

8. Push the five points to the center to glue the indents together.

8. Push the five points to the center to glue the indents together.

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