Making a Creative Gum Wrapper Star at Home

If you've ever found yourself fidgeting with a silver foil at your desk, you've probably tried to fold a gum wrapper star just to see if you could. It's one of those weirdly universal skills, right up there with making a paper crane or folding a cootie catcher in middle school. There is something incredibly satisfying about taking a piece of literal trash and turning it into a shiny, geometric little trinket. It's low-stakes art, it's a great way to kill ten minutes during a long phone call, and honestly, it looks pretty cool when you get the technique down. ...

February 5, 2026 · 7 min · Coby Rose