They link up in a strict pattern known as six-fold symmetry (that’s why we tend to associate snowflakes with hexagons or six-pointed stars) which gives us the basic snowflake template.

If you fold a piece of paper and cut or punch a hole in it, you can create a radial snowflake-like shape by ... First, you can choose how to fold it: 4 folds, 6 folds, 8 folds, 12 folds, 16 ...

Fold the paper in thirds. Flatten the top of the paper by cutting off points ... of your snowflake. Repeat all of the ...