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Making string figures is a pastime that kids and adults throughout the world have enjoyed for thousands of years. It's also really fun! If you've made the Cup and Saucer you're just a couple steps away from making the Star!

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Steps

  1. 1
    Make the Cup and Saucer using a short string loop or a regular size loop that has been doubled.
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  2. 2
    Hold your hands with fingers pointing up. Look at the center of the figure where the bottom of the cup sits on the saucer. This part is made up of three strings. Two are crossed and go to the near side of the forefingers; the other is on top and loops around the far forefinger/far thumb strings.
  3. 3
    Use your little fingers to pick up this top straight string as shown.
  4. 4
    Release the strings on your thumbs.
  5. 5
    Move your thumbs over the forefinger nooses and pick up the near little finger strings. Allow the loose string to go over the strings you are pulling back with your thumbs.
  6. 6
    Release the string noose on your right little finger.
  7. Make a Star with String Step 6.jpg
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    Finished.
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Tips

  • To determine the correct length of string for your hand size, hold the end of the string between your thumb and against the edge of your palm, then wrap the string loosely around your palm (but not thumb) 8 times. Cut the string and tie or melt the ends together.
  • You can simply tie the string together with a square knot (don't tie a granny knot), then trim off the ends, but eventually you'll want a knotless string loop.
  • Craft stores also have braided nylon string that can be used. Some figures come out best if you use a thin slippery string, and heavy-test braided nylon fishing line works well. A thicker nylon string is also readily available and works well.
  • There are many more string figure games. It is a great pastime and you can find more figures through wikiHow, books, or websites.
  • This is much easier to make with a shorter string loop. You can use whatever string you can find laying about, including yarn, but nylon string works best.
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