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To make your star easier to handle, let it dry thoroughly. If your yarn is glued between the squares, you can use bull dog clips to apply a bit of pressure to hold it all in place while it dries.
The green optic paper is something I found at the Dollar Store several years ago. It was designed to be a removable book cover. Didn't work all that well - too removable! But it is perfect for my stars!
You are now ready to begin winding your yarn around the cardboard squares! Make sure that your star looks exactly like mine in each step.