Out of the scrap paper left from turning an ordinary sheet into a square you can make at least three decent mini-snowflakes. Here are some that I had made.
Messing up helps you learn. Most mini snowflakes that I make are accidental. And sometimes instead of small or empty in the middle, then end up... unique.
Here is something I found amongst my pictures. These were my main tools of choice. That same protractor is still a key part of my process. The scissors, unfortunately was lost. But I've found comparable replacements.