Fold a square piece of paper in half diagonally to form a triangle
Fold the triangle in half again
Fold the paper into thirds or quarters to create a narrow wedge shape
Trim the top edge into a rounded, pointed, or angled shape
Cut small shapes along the folded edges
Make notches, triangles, curves, or slits for different patterns
Avoid cutting all the way through the folded sides
Unfold the paper carefully
Flatten the snowflake gently
Repeat with different folds and cuts for varied designs