Useful tips
Watch the video if you are too lazy to read
Watch the video if you are too lazy to read
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.
Some tips
It seems like ordinary napkins, what’s wrong with that? Set it out for each guest and you’re done. But no. There are certain rules, if you break them, you will get a tasteless and inappropriate attribute. I would like to share with you some tips on how not to harm the overall design of the banquet hall:
- napkins should match the color of the tablecloth, as well as the color of your holiday;
- if the tablecloth consists of two parts, then the color of the accessory should be similar to the main color. For example, if the tablecloth is blue with white elements, then the napkins should also be blue;
- if rings are used for decoration, then they should match the style of the dishes;
- When giving different shapes to napkins, you need to wrinkle and fold them as little as possible.
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:
Variety of forms
Many parameters have already been discussed, but do not forget that for the overall impression of the table decoration, you should pay attention to how the napkins you choose are folded. After all, the more original the presentation, the longer they will leave pleasant and amazing memories of the decor as a whole.
So, now let’s talk about the variety of forms, but it’s worth clarifying that fabric napkins need to be starched before creating a masterpiece. Of course, not everyone can create this masterpiece on their own, but don’t worry, because there is a professional section where they will always help you. Now let's move on to the forms themselves and their diversity.
Lily
An interesting version of a flower that can be made either from paper or using fabric material.
Simple envelope
Simple pockets for cutlery can be made from either paper or fabric.
French envelope
Slightly different from a simple envelope. It is made exclusively from fabric. Such an envelope has an original and, as a rule, three-dimensional shape.
Fan
It seems like a familiar figure to everyone, but even here there is little choice. You can make a fan using a ring or simply fold it neatly like an accordion.
Butterfly
A simple option made from fabric.
Rose
It is made mainly from fabric. This decoration looks very delicate, but at the same time stylish. And if the festive table is also decorated with fresh flowers, you will get an excellent bright picture.
leaf
This form is suitable for both paper and starched napkins. Making such a sheet is very simple, because you just need to fold it diagonally like an accordion and bend it in half.
Flower in a glass
Undoubtedly, a flower in a glass looks very original and solemn. Therefore, it is better to abandon paper decoration.
Tent
An original idea for paper or starched napkins.
heart
A very symbolic shape that will help maintain an atmosphere of love and romance. Made from any type of napkins.
Shirt
A very interesting and challenging option. It would be original to arrange such attributes for the male half of the wedding.
Elf hat
Cool shape for a fun and fiery wedding.
Turkey
If you are having an outdoor celebration or your wedding theme is ranch and farm, then the turkey shape will fit perfectly into the interior.
Pinwheel
Another original pinwheel shape, four folded corners directed clockwise or counterclockwise.
Herringbone
A neatly folded Christmas tree would be an original idea for a winter wedding.
bunny ears
An excellent and interesting option would be bunny ears made from paper napkins.
Pyramid
A classic fabric option that has long been used in the decoration industry.
Tie
For a stylish and modern wedding, an interesting shape in the form of a tie is suitable.
Tulip
A fresh spring idea would be one of the beautiful flowers called a tulip.
Scroll with ring
One of the simplest, but no less attractive options is a scroll with a ring. It is very simple to do, but you need to take care of purchasing many identical rings.
Candle
Another interesting option will be offered by a candle. It can be made from either paper or fabric. This attribute will add warmth and comfort to the celebration.
As you can see, the variety of forms is so great that you can choose the right attribute for a specific theme. Many of the forms described are very easy to make yourself. That's just a question. Will you painstakingly create many identical accessories or will you trust the professionals? What choice would you make?
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
Making a choice
To begin with, there are several parameters that will help you decide on the right accessory for the table:
- You should choose the appropriate size. Usually there is a choice between the format 35×35-45×45 or 25×25-35×35. Large ones are used on the main table for main courses. The smaller ones are for small buffet tables.
- We choose the material. Here the choice is between paper napkins and fabric ones. Ideally, both of these options should be on the table. Paper ones are for more practical purposes, and fabric ones are for decoration.
- Next is a point for aesthetes. We choose between hemmed napkins or napkins with fringes. Of course, fringe will be a little unnecessary for a wedding table, so it’s still worth going with the first option.
There really aren't many points to define in the selection. But before you decide on the size, material, and choose shapes and figures, you need to take into account a few more nuances. And now I’ll tell you a little about what you need to do for style and harmony.
Some more useful information
In conclusion, I want to offer you another small but interesting lesson. We haven't considered this form yet. This type looks quite interesting and is called “artichoke”. The name is funny, and the figure is somewhat unusual, but to create it you will need a simple, simple method.
So:
- Place the fully unfolded napkin with the wrong side up.
- Next we bend all the corners towards the center.
- Once again we bend all the corners.
- Now we turn our product over and bend all the corners again.
- At the last stage, we begin to very carefully pull out all the corners from the resulting quadrilateral.
In reality it looks like this.
Finally, I want to give one more piece of advice. Cloth napkins are usually placed on an appetizer or dessert plate. But paper napkins are presented in special stands or vases.
It is also possible to place this wedding table design attribute directly on the tablecloth itself, between the cutlery and dishes. This arrangement option refers to various three-dimensional figures made from a napkin accessory.
We arrange a children's party
In the form of shoes
Perky butterfly
Show individual attention to each child by indicating his or her place at the table. This will make him feel like an honored guest.
And for an adult themed party, a touch of humor and childhood won’t hurt.
