How to fold paper napkins beautifully

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As a rule, the festive table is decorated with interesting dishes, beautiful glasses and cutlery, but all this is perfectly complemented by original folded napkins for guests.

Paper napkins can be folded in many different ways to make your table more elegant and make a great impression on everyone.

Here are the most interesting ways to fold paper napkins for any table and for any event:

How to quickly fold paper napkins

1. Place the folded napkin on the table so that the corner where all the folds meet is on top (see image).

2. Start folding the bottom ends of the napkin upward, but leave a little space at the top after each folded end.

3. When you have folded all the ends of the napkin, turn it over.

4. Turn the napkin with the large end down so that it is shaped like the Superman sign.

5. Fold the left and right sides into thirds, one on top of the other.

6. Turn the napkin over.

*If you wish, you can put a beautiful stamp on the tip of the napkin.

Candle

The dreamy atmosphere of special celebrations for the sake of loving people will be shown by “candles” made from napkins. This will simulate fire and create an atmosphere of warmth and sincerity in an evening intended only for two.

To obtain such a candle you will need:

You need to unfold the napkin, and then fold it along the diagonal, slightly missing its edges.
The base, located at the right angle, needs to be turned 50 - 100 mm and the resulting semi-finished product must be turned over so that it is facing the table.
Carefully make a tight tube from the resulting workpiece, and tuck the remaining end into your pocket.
Level the resulting “flame” and place on the prepared dish.
Beautifully folded paper napkins on the table will undoubtedly impress a loved one.

Beautiful paper napkins on the table: double fan

1. Place the napkin laid out on the table.

2. Fold in half (from bottom to top).

3. Bend the top layer down (towards the bottom edge).

4. Turn the napkin over.

5. Fold the top layer down (toward the bottom edge).

6. Fold the napkin evenly like an accordion.

7. Take the napkin in your hand so that there are 2 layers on top. Fold the first layer inside each inner accordion piece downwards (see image).

8. Gently spread the napkin to form a fan.

Video instruction using a cotton napkin as an example:

Schemes at the plate

Beautifully decorated napkins at the plate will help emphasize the importance of the event. They can be placed in a glass or on a dish. Envelopes for cutlery look solid, and fans and roses add romance. You can surprise your guests with an unusual folding pattern - under a ring. It's interesting and very elegant. And the scarf on the fork, although simple to make, looks playful and self-sufficient.

Fan and rose in a glass

To make a fan, you need to straighten the napkin and fold it into an accordion. The resulting workpiece is folded in half and placed in a glass. Simple and beautiful.

A flower in a glass looks very elegant. There are several options for making roses. The simplest one includes the following steps:

unfold the napkin and fold it into a flat tube from the corner;
the upper corner is folded and the tube is rolled into a bud;
the “petals” of the resulting flower are slightly bent;
you can wrap the flower with a green napkin, imitating rose leaves;
the resulting composition is placed in a glass of a suitable size.

To make your holiday table more colorful, you need to make bright multi-colored roses. Instead of a glass, paper flowers can be placed in a wide, shallow bowl to form a bouquet. In this case, it is important to ensure that the flower buds are tightly twisted and do not fall apart.

Three fold patterns for a ring and a scarf for a fork

Rings are a good idea for decorating fabric napkins. In the first two cases, an elegant bow is made. To do this, the napkin is folded to form a strip. The edges are folded towards the middle, slightly overlapping each other. The resulting part is threaded into a ring, which serves as the middle of the bow. The edges are slightly stretched. The elegant bow is ready.

In the second option, a plain satin ribbon is used instead of a ring. They tighten her middle. Instead of rings and ribbon, you can use a durable foil strip. It securely fixes the workpiece, preventing the fabric figure from deforming.

In the third version of the fold - making a classic flower. A rhombus is made from a napkin. The free edges are slightly bent, forming petals. The lower part of the flower is threaded into the ring.

The simplest but most effective solution is a scarf on a fork. To make it, a cloth napkin is folded into a strip. The strip is folded in half. The fork is placed on top of the workpiece, the edges of which are wrapped around the cutlery and threaded through the resulting loop. Lightly tighten. A simple and elegant scarf is ready.

On a note!

There is no need to come up with overly complex options for folding the figures. Especially if it's a children's party. Guests may have difficulty unwrapping the napkin, which will spoil their mood.

Three envelopes for cutlery

Any of the envelope folding patterns allows you to beautifully decorate your holiday table. The difference lies in the level of complexity of manufacturing. Having chosen the most convenient scheme, you can practice in advance by folding the pocket. Having gained experience, you can quickly make an original and practical decoration for the festive table:

The napkin is straightened and placed face down. Fold diagonally to form a triangle. Bend the left side of the triangle to the opposite side, not reaching the corner a few centimeters. Next, bend the right side towards the left. The corner that extends beyond the edges is folded under the bottom of the figure. The envelope is ready.
The napkin is folded in four, with the front side inward. The upper corner of the top layer is folded down, diagonally. The next layer is folded in the same direction, not reaching the previous corner of the napkin a couple of centimeters. The corner of the second layer is tucked into the pocket formed from the previous layer. The third layer is folded back and tucked under the second. The structure is turned over, both sides are folded towards the center. The envelope is turned over and cutlery is placed in it.
The napkin is folded in half, forming a rectangle. The upper part of one side is bent twice by two centimeters. The workpiece is turned over. The upper right corner is folded towards the middle, forming a rectangular trapezoid. Bend again to the midline. The same steps are repeated on the other side of the workpiece. The result is a double-sided envelope. If you unfold it with the pointed end up, it will fit two cutlery. By turning the envelope over to the other side, you can place three devices in it.

Instead of cutlery, you can put cards with wishes, a card with the name of the invited guest, or a spruce branch in beautiful pockets. It is better to fold envelopes from plain napkins. The pattern will be distracting, and the monotony of the material, on the contrary, will help emphasize the elegance and craftsmanship of the envelope.

Festive paper napkins: aster in a plate

Below is a video instruction for a more detailed analysis.

1. Lay out the napkin and place it on the table.

2. Fold the bottom and top to the middle.

3. Turn the napkin so that it lies across the table. Fold the top and bottom towards the middle.

Press the folds down well to maintain shape.

4. Unfold the napkin to a rectangular shape (with two opposing folds made in step 2). You will get 4 folds that divide the napkin into 4 rectangles (2 on each side).

5. Now you need to make 8 out of 4 rectangles (each of them will become an aster petal in the future). Start folding the napkin evenly like an accordion. First, turn the napkin over and start with the fold towards you and then away from you.

6. Prepare aster petals. From all the folds you need to make three-dimensional triangles. The work will be done with a quarter of the folds.

Start tucking the edges of the folds inside, after which you need to bend them so as to get triangles - the petals of a paper flower.

7. When all the edges of the folds are folded into triangles, connect the outer triangles to each other and the flower is ready. Place it on a plate.

Video instruction

Methods for laying out a napkin holder

The easiest way is to fold the napkins into a triangle. The resulting corners must be placed in the holder in one of two ways: in a single or double fan. In the first case, the fan is laid out towards each other, in the second - from the center to the edges. These two methods are good because, if necessary, the napkin can be removed without destroying the integrity of the composition.

Another simple but beautiful option is a double-sided waterfall. To make it you will need a cup. The napkins are folded in half, forming flat strips. Having made twenty blanks, stack them on top of each other. Bend the middle and place it in a cup. There are other, more original ways of laying out to decorate the holiday table.

Bird with a colorful tail

This option is simple to implement, but guests like it. The layout starts from the tail of the bird. To do this, you need to choose bright, rich colors of napkins. Plain colors will also work, but the bird will look less impressive. Manufacturing sequence:

Each napkin has two parallel corners folded. Fold the napkin in half. It turns out to be a trapezoid - one part of the tail. Continue working until the required number of such parts is available;
make the head and neck. To do this, the napkin must be folded several times, forming a flat tube. The top part of the tube must be bent to form a head;
All parts are placed in the holder.

This interesting layout method is suitable for any celebration. The bird symbolizes warmth and homeliness. This figure is especially relevant during the celebration of the New Year, the symbol of which is the rooster. Rich colors will also decorate the festive table at a child’s birthday. A bright napkin holder will attract the attention of little guests and delight the birthday boy.

On a note! Before looking for patterns for folding napkins, you need to determine where they will be placed. This could be a napkin holder, a glass, a plate. Based on this, the addition option will be selected.

Napkin folded in a herringbone pattern, step by step with photo

Serving each individual event requires the selection of specific compositions that will ideally suit the theme of the holiday. Therefore, many people associate napkin art, which is associated with decorating the New Year's holiday, with a Christmas tree. You can find several options for folding napkins in a herringbone pattern. The simplest but most effective versions of such compositions can be made by following this algorithm:

Choose square napkins 35x35 or 40x40 cm. Fold the napkin in half, then fold it in half again. A napkin should come out folded in four.
We bend each layer of the napkin upward from the free edge to form several triangles.
Now carefully turn the napkin over and bend it along its sides to form a slightly elongated diamond shape.
Again, turn the product over to the front side. Fold the first corner of the figure up.

We bend each subsequent corner upward and hide the corner itself in the middle, under the top layer of the napkin. You should learn how to imitate Christmas tree branches.
We decorate the resulting figurine with a bow on top. It turns out Christmas tree figurines with a bow at the top.

Napkin folded with a candle, step-by-step diagram with photos

Folding a napkin into a candle requires a little effort. However, the resulting result will look beautiful, impressive and will help give the table an original, romantic mood. To create a romantic candle, you should use fabric napkins. How to make a napkin candle:

Take a napkin and bend it diagonally to form a triangle.
We begin to fold the triangle in the direction from the corner to the base.
We roll this up until we reach the base of the triangle.
We bend the left side of the resulting figure upward. This will be a candle light.
Next, roll the napkin into a roll. The tip that remains at the end must be fixed.
The result is a “burning candle” figure. The candle flame can be made larger or smaller as desired.
The finished candle is placed on a plate. If you want to make the “flame” longer, you need to slightly pull the tail up.

Tips and tricks for table setting

How to arrange napkins for a festive table is only part of the work of organizing a feast. It is necessary to pay attention to the cozy atmosphere of the holiday:

arrange cutlery harmoniously and conveniently for each guest;
try to avoid overly pretentious and too simple decorative solutions;
choose dishes and materials that will not cause discomfort to anyone;
create a design that will suit the occasion.

For many schemes, you can use multi-colored products or just two products of different colors.

There are many reasons to celebrate. When organizing any event, there are many things to consider. To ensure that only pleasant emotions remain from the celebration, it is important to pay attention to even the smallest details. Such a seemingly insignificant detail, like a napkin, can serve as a wonderful decoration for any table if you fold it in an original way.

Luxurious examples and options

Each option that you create with your own hands will already be unique and original. By practicing more and more often, you can constantly surprise your family with new ways of folding paper napkins in original ways.

An interesting model is the Easter bunny , which can be placed on the table. Such a design will come in handy not only for Easter, but also for various children’s parties. You should take the napkin and unfold it so that the fold is visible from above. Now you should take the upper part from below and bend it upward, aligning the edges. Let's do the same with the other layer. We have formed a rectangle. You need to take its right edge and bend it up, forming a right angle.

The same manipulation is repeated with the left side. Fold the corner at the top right and left down. We continue to bend the corners according to this pattern. Next, the model turns over and rotates 180 degrees. We bend the top of the resulting diamond down. We turn the napkin back again and turn it 180 degrees, folding it in half along the longitudinal line.

To better fix our figure, you can use a paper clip. Now all that remains is to straighten the product, form the bunny’s muzzle and ears. Such an original, simple composition will certainly lift the spirits of every guest.

Anyone can fold paper napkins attractively. All you need is desire, patience and practice.

Even if you are new to this business, you should not be upset at the first unsuccessful attempts. Start with easier things, gradually mastering new figures. So very soon you will be able to easily and beautifully decorate the table.

Don't be afraid to use your imagination and imagination. They will help you express yourself, reveal your talent, and also improve your mood. Decorate the table not only for holidays, but also for everyday dinners. Then every day you will be charged only with positive emotions.

To see how to beautifully fold paper napkins, watch the video below.

Pocket

Folding pattern:

Place the napkin with the open edge on top;
Fold several layers from the bottom;
Turn the product over;
Attach the sides offset to the center;
Place them overlapping;
Smooth the edges well with your hand;
Turn the folded material over.

From the front, the design looks like a nice little pocket that can accommodate a spoon, fork, or knife. To create such a figure you will need fairly high density paper. As an option, use a cloth napkin.

An official meeting will definitely bring success if all the details are thought out in advance and various nuances are provided for. In such a technique, it is important to maintain clarity and harmony in everything. At such events, paper napkins (no matter how beautifully they are folded) can reduce the rating of the entire procedure.

It’s a completely different matter if there is a children’s party, a fun summer party or a meeting of friends. This article will suggest and show examples of beautifully folded paper napkins for such holiday tables.

Etiquette rules for serving and using napkins

If this is your first time planning table decor, beautifully serving paper napkins, then the first thing you need to do is figure out how to use this element correctly:

According to generally binding etiquette standards, fabric models are usually placed behind the collar or placed on the knees.

Whether it is a fabric, paper or knitted napkin, it should be taken only after the owner of the house. At the end of the feast, it is forbidden to put the product on the plate.

A cloth handkerchief is best suited to be placed on your lap (if you have left the table, just leave it to the right of your plate or on the back of your chair).

Excessive use of scarves is not encouraged at the festive table. This is worth remembering at banquets, business meetings and official events.

Making a beautiful composition

The first method will help you make a quick serving, but at the same time they will look very beautiful. Let's get started:

put the paper so that one of the corners is in front of you;
fold the square material in half;
iron the folded part;
fold the required number of napkins in the same way;
We place a second one on top of one napkin so that there are two corners at the top;
We continue to lay out the top rows.

Ready. Carefully place the resulting composition in a napkin holder. This is the first example of how you can fold napkins into a napkin holder in a beautiful way.

Decorating devices

It is important to know not only how to fold napkins in a napkin holder beautifully, but also to use the acquired skills to set the table correctly. For example, cutlery can also be served in napkins. Let's try to learn this too:

Take a napkin, bend one of the layers down and iron it. So, we will mark the central part. Bend over the bent edge.
Focusing on the center line, fold the same edge. Iron the fold line.
Fold in half and mark the center. We return it to its original position. Turn it over and fold it towards the center of the edge according to the mark.
Iron the product thoroughly. Turn over to the reverse side. You should have a pocket. We place cutlery in it.

Ready. Place the folded material on the table.

A napkin folded with a rose. step by step with photos

Serving a wedding banquet requires a creative approach, tremendous effort and extraordinary thinking. Therefore, you should approach table decoration with napkins with a creative approach.

At such a festive banquet, napkins lined with roses will look beautiful, original, and interesting. A flower that symbolizes love, innocence, and the celebration of life will perfectly complement the wedding table. Steps for folding a napkin like a rose:

Take a square cloth napkin and fold it diagonally to form a triangle.
Take the base of the triangle and begin to roll the napkin into a tube. However, it is necessary to leave an untwisted corner at the end.
Now gradually, carefully twist the resulting tube into a roll.
We tuck the tip of the rolled napkin into the middle.
Carefully take the napkin by the loose, untwisted corners. Let's straighten these corners. To do this, easily stretch the edges in different directions.
Turn the napkin over. We got a rose.

Peculiarities

Folding paper napkins beautifully for serving is not an easy task. However, with a little practice, you can skillfully create real works of art. A table setting like this will help add an extra twist to your regular meal. What advantages does this technique provide:

Aesthetic appeal. Paper napkins gracefully folded into various shapes can give your table a beautiful look.
An opportunity to surprise guests, family and loved ones. You will also be able to show all your imagination, implementing new and stylish ideas every time. There is no need to be afraid of experiments.
Availability . You can buy paper napkins in almost any store. Availability of the product is an additional advantage.

A budget option for creating a creative table. You won't need to buy expensive jewelry. It will be possible to create beauty with your own hands. It’s worth practicing in advance, starting with simple designs.
It is important to select napkins according to tone and texture. They should be combined with the overall style of the table or the items you have chosen. You can make such paper decorations quickly without any additional effort. Therefore, in any situation you can show off your skills.
Great mood. When guests see a beautiful table setting, and even napkins made in the form of various shapes, everyone will receive a charge of positive emotions. A good mood will be ensured for the whole day.