Sometimes you really want to surprise the guests of your house with something, be it delicious concoction, a beautifully decorated table or rolled up in an intricate way. paper napkins... We very often celebrate holidays at home, gathering family and friends at one large table. Beautifully rolled paper napkins can be one of those charming details that make up a memorable holiday. A few simple movements - and the faceless square will turn into a completely new figure.

How to roll paper napkins on the holiday table?

There are many ways to roll napkins. Some of them are suitable only for reusable decorative cloth napkins, but we will pay more attention to paper disposable napkins.

For these purposes, paper napkins from larger packages are best suited, since you can find very small square napkins on sale that will not look rolled up. So, in this article we will break down four interesting ways to roll paper napkins.

1. Miter

Method number 1. Miter. You can fold napkins in this way very quickly if you fill your hand. These napkins will look great on your desk.

1. First you need to unfold the napkin to get a square. 2. Then fold it into a triangle. 3. Connect the lower corners of the triangle to its top, as in the figure under number 3. 4. Then bend the upper corners down and carefully iron the fold. 5. Now bend the top corner to the center of the napkin, as in the figure under number 5. 6. Once again, fold the just-folded part of the napkin in half. 7. Bend the napkin a third time to get a triangle. 8. Turn the napkin over. 9. We connect the corners of the napkin to each other. 10. We bend the corner. 11. Bend back the second corner.

2. Petals

An incredibly effective way to roll napkins is to make petals out of them. It is especially beautiful to roll up milky napkins in this way. It is very important here to carefully iron each fold and not make mistakes, otherwise the napkins will look untidy.

1. Expand the napkin, placing it in the corner towards us. 2. Bend the bottom corner to the center of the napkin. 3. Bend it down to make it look like in Figure 4. Now bend the corner up. 5. Down again. 6. Up again. 7. Now we need to fold the napkin into an accordion, carefully ironing each fold. 8. When the napkin is completely folded, grab it by the center and twist it. 9. We spread our petals.

3. Flower

One of the easiest and quickest ways to fold a napkin beautifully is to fold it into a flower shape. This method will not take much of your time, but it will certainly delight your guests.

1. Let's expand the square. 2. Bend the first corner to the center of the napkin. 3. Bend back all the remaining corners to the center of the napkin. 4. Let's turn over our square. 5. Bend the corner to the center of the napkin again. 6. Bend the rest of the corners to the center. 7. Carefully pry the corner with back side napkins and gently pull towards ourselves to make a petal. 8. Let's arrange all the petals and place ready-made napkin on a plate.

4. Pocket

A pocket napkin is a great way to effectively set the table (read about table setting rules). Small napkins are not suitable for such purposes, since they simply do not fit the cutlery.

1. Take the folded napkin from the package. 2. Fold in half. 3. Bend the corner to the center of the napkin. 4. Bend the folded part in half. 5. Bend it again. 6. Following the example of the first one, bend one more corner. 7. We turn it off again. 8. Turn the napkin over. 9. We bend from both sides to the center. 10. Turn over. 11. Put on a plate and place cutlery in the resulting pocket.

It is good when everything is fine in a person! And in the kitchen as well.

In expensive restaurants, the seemingly ordinary procedure of folding napkins has become a real art: instead of simple napkin holders with modest paper napkins, tables are decorated with fancy paper and linen "sculptures": lush fans made of paper napkins, elegant flowers from cloth napkins, all kinds of "stars", "Swans" and so on.

Most of the ways to fold napkins - be it paper or cloth - turn out to be quite simple in practice, and today we will get acquainted with the most beautiful ways folding napkins to decorate the table.

Surprise your guests with exquisite table decorations

But the popular step by step option how to fan a napkin.

It is quite easy to do this, but such a napkin looks impressive:

There are many options for folding paper napkins for table decoration.

Step-by-step instruction folding herringbone napkins:

• Fold the napkin in half to make a long rectangle
• We bend the edges of the rectangle symmetrically on its short sides
• Bend the resulting sharp corners to the center of the napkin
• Turn the resulting square over to the other side
• Fold the napkin in half
• Gently bend only the top layer of the left corner of the napkin and bend it so that the edges of the corner are in contact with the upper right corner of the napkin - you should get a diagonal angle on the left side of the napkin
• Now we repeat the same procedure from the opposite side - bend the top layer of the right corner of the napkin in the direction of the left corner, so that we get a triangle
• Fold the napkin in half again to make a small triangle.
• We repeat all the steps again with another napkin - to make the second "half" of the tree
• We put two napkins together - and you get an elegant christmas tree from ordinary paper napkins!

Photo instruction for folding paper napkins

How to fold cloth napkins

The procedure for folding cloth napkins and decorating a festive table with them, unfortunately, is somewhat more complicated and requires much longer preparation. To begin with, tissue napkins must be prepared - they must be carefully ironed so that there are not a single wrinkle. And then start folding:

• Spread a cloth on a table and fold in half so that the edges line up exactly.
• Starting from one edge of the napkin folded in half, gather it in folds about 2-3 centimeters wide - as a result, you should have a kind of "accordion".
• Hold the folded napkin with one hand, put a special ring-holder on its lower part with the other and pull it up (the ring should be at a distance of about 3-4 meters from the bottom edge of the napkin).
• Spread the folded cloth napkin out to form a wide fan. Spread out the bottom end of the napkin as well so that this base holds the napkin in an upright position. Insert the folded napkin into the napkin holder.

To make the folded napkins look really beautiful, you can decorate the napkin holder with fresh flowers.

How to beautifully fold a cloth napkin into a flower

To make your festive dinner turn into an unforgettable event, it is not enough just to please guests with a well-prepared menu - the setting of the festive table is no less important. To decorate the table, you will need the simplest way folding of rose napkins.

1. We bend all four corners of the tissue napkin to the center
2. Turn the napkin upside down
3. Once again, bend all four corners of the resulting small square to the center
4. Pressing the corners of the napkin in the center, draw out the "petals" on the sides - and our "rose" from the napkin is ready!

Step by step photo instructions for folding a flower from a napkin:

Napkins are the easiest way to decorate a table

Napkin in a fork

Fold the napkin diagonally, fold back the bottom edge 2-3 cm, form 3 folds and insert between the prongs of the fork. Heart

Fold the napkin lengthwise with the sides towards the middle and fold so that the edges are not visible. Bend both ends of the rectangle at right angles so that the free parts are the same. Fold the top corners inward to form rounds.

Pillow with ears

Roll a square napkin diagonally, roll the long side to the middle into a tube, roll the sides to the middle so that the edges protrude 2-3 cm. Turn over, shape the ears and place the cutlery on the pillow.

Frame

Align the two sides of the napkin with the center line, turn the napkin over and repeat the same, but with short sides... Bend the corners outward. If one or two corners are left closed, you can hide a gift under them.

Oblique envelope

Fold the square napkin 2 times to make a square. Roll the top layer (2 or 3 layers can be) diagonally. Fold the sides inward.

Envelope with border

Lift the bottom side of the napkin to the middle and fold back a 2-3 cm wide border, turn the napkin over and bend the top side to the middle. Place the sides on top of each other and turn the napkin over again.

Torch

Fold the napkin 2 times to make a square. Roll the top layer into a tube to the middle. Wrap the side corners inward.

Sailboat

Fold a square napkin diagonally, twist the base halfway with a tube. Connect the edges.

Diamond

Fold the square napkin 2 times to make a square with the free corners down. Bend the top corner up. Bend each subsequent layer of napkin slightly less. Fold the corners back to form a pentagon.

Refined and stylish table setting is an indispensable attribute of any feast or celebration. One of the key moments in creating a festive atmosphere is decorating the table with napkins. With their help, you can not only effectively decorate the table and dishes, but also set color range and the very mood of the event. In order to fold simple shapes, no special equipment and special skills are required. In addition, in addition to aesthetic properties, napkins have a purely utilitarian practical application.

Peculiarities

For serving, two types of napkins are used: paper and fabric.

1. Fabric products intended for individual use, they are laid out near or on top of each guest's plate, so that it is convenient for him to unfold and put a napkin on his lap at the beginning of the meal.
2. Paper models should be arranged so that the guests sitting next to them, if necessary, can easily reach them.

Usually both varieties are square, so general principles folding for them is not very different. The main difference between paper napkins is greater fragility and smaller size, which does not allow making some particularly complex shapes.

The main advantage of paper napkins is their availability and richness of colors and textures, which allows them to serve the table in any situation. Napkins can simply be laid out in napkin holders, improvised with shapes and twisted simple cute figures, or even laid out something enchanting. The choice depends only on personal skills, wishes and preferences.

Serving napkins correctly is an art that requires taking into account a number of points. The color, shape and general creative concept should correspond to the theme and style of the event, to be in harmony with the tablecloth and the dishes on the table. Also, an important point is the ease of addition.

No matter how refined the form, the main task of the napkin on the table is its direct practical purpose, so the guest should not spend a lot of time pulling out and unrolling the napkin.

How to fold with your own hands: master class

Folding paper napkins into beautiful and unusual shapes is not as difficult as it seems. Of course, as in any other business, in order to achieve mastery, it is recommended to go in stages - from simple option to the complex. But the charm of origami allows you to create true masterpieces even with a minimum of effort. Even children can fold simple jewelry, this process develops fine motor skills, increases intelligence and allows you to turn chores before the arrival of guests into a real family holiday.

To make napkin decorations, it is best to use the ready-made instructions.- diagrams that outline the stages of work step by step and different ways folding. Often, beginners are lost, not knowing how to read such diagrams, but in reality everything is quite simple: the dotted line indicates the folds, the straight line indicates the cuts, and the arrows indicate the direction of the paper fold. A semicircular arrow represents a fold in the indicated direction, a zigzag arrow represents a z-fold known as an accordion, and an arrow curling in the middle into a ring indicates the need to flip the product.

There are two main ways to decorate a table with paper napkins: put on each plate an individual figure for each guest or put several pieces in a napkin holder.

Both can be designed in an interesting and creative way.

Napkin holders are different forms, but the main one is the classic semicircle. However, a scattering of napkins can be placed in any utensils at hand: glasses, glasses, small flowerpots or even a simple plate.

The basic rule that should be adhered to is that the corners should stick out in such a way that the products can be easily reached without destroying the entire structure.

• The most common and well-known figure is single or double fan... To create it, each napkin should be bent in half, getting a triangle, and, superimposing the resulting triangles on top of each other with a shift of the outer corner by about one centimeter, form a fan. A single fan folds from the central triangle to the edges, and a double fan is formed in two rows directed towards each other. The method of folding "accordion" also looks interesting. The napkin is assembled in an accordion with a step of one or two centimeters, folded in half and inserted into the napkin holder.

• You can simply put the napkin in the glass using method of folding into a tube. In this case, the napkin is folded in half, positioned with the base down and folded neatly, starting from the right corner. For convenience, it is recommended that you first wrap the napkin around your fingers. The upper third of the resulting tube is folded back, after which the product is placed in a glass.
• Interesting and in an unusual way the location of paper napkins in the napkin holder is "bird"... At a square napkin, opposite corners are bent by several centimeters, after which the part is bent in half with bent corners inward, and a trapezoid is formed. From several nested and slightly extended trapezoids, a bird's tail is formed. The head is made from a napkin rolled into a tube, the tip of which is slightly bent to one side. Such a model will look especially advantageous if you use napkins of different colors for the tail.

• If you use an ordinary wide cup as a napkin holder, then you can make an original and bright "Two-way waterfall"... In this case, the napkins are unfolded so that a rectangle is obtained from the original square, which, depending on the size of the dishes, can be folded along one or two more times. The rectangles are stacked on top of each other, leveled and folded in the middle. The middle is recessed in the cup, after which it remains only to straighten the hanging sheets. Origami figures mounted on a plate can be roughly divided into two types. One includes directly figures - flowers, animals, leaves, while the other type combines napkins-pockets in which you can wrap or put cutlery, fresh flowers or branches.

• Napkins are very popular among children and young people. in the form of rabbits... The napkin is folded twice in half with the edges upward, resulting in a long, narrow strip. The edges of the strip are gripped and at the same time folded down so that an angle is formed at the upper midpoint of the strip. The next step, one by one, the lower edges are bent towards the center, and then also fold in half, forming the ears. Then the central upper triangle is bent back, and one of the ears is tucked into the pocket of the other, after which it remains only to turn over and smooth the rabbit.

• Another interesting way is fan folding... The napkin unfolds and folds in half so that front side turned out to be outside. Further, by about three quarters of the length, a not very large accordion is made. In the next step, origami is bent in half, the tail not folded like an accordion is bent inward, and the figure is set on the surface.

• To make envelope, it is advisable to take larger and thicker napkins. The napkin is laid with a rhombus so that the corner with single layers looks to the right, then it folds in half twice and unfolds back to a rhombus. After that, the topmost layer of the napkin on the right is taken and folded in half three times so that as a result it passes over the middle line of the figure. The next layer is folded twice in a similar way, reaching the midline, after which the figure is turned inside out and turned to a square. The sides of the square are bent to the middle, the figure is turned over the other side for the last time, and an envelope with two pockets is formed.

Table decor experts believe that the color scheme and the way the napkins are folded should match the theme of the event. And if for a friendly party or a feast in a narrow circle, it is enough just to serve paper napkins in a napkin holder or glass, then the table for a festive event and reception of guests should be served with more sophisticated figures.

An important point is the color scheme:

1. For children's party or a youth party, bright plain napkins or products decorated with an interesting gradient, cheerful print or pattern will be a good option.
2. The family celebration will be decorated with restrained pastel and beige colors.
3. For an official event, it is preferable to choose monochrome models or napkins with a minimal strict print.

Thematic colors do not lose their relevance. On the New Year the red-green and burgundy-gold gamut looks safe, traditional spring colors are shades of pink, light green and blue, and autumn is associated with crimson, sunny yellow and ocher. For romantic dinner it is better to stay on the classic white, red and pink... However, even atypical combinations can become the highlight of the evening, the main thing is not to overdo it with experiments.

It is better to fold napkins in advance, because, despite the seeming simplicity, it takes a lot of time.

You should practice in advance and twist a few napkins the day before in order to memorize folding methods and features of creating a shape. In extreme cases, if there was no opportunity to practice, the planned form does not work out, or there is simply no time left, the simplest possible way is to lay out the napkins in a pile on a plate.

For greater aesthetics, you can lay each subsequent product with a slight shift to form a multi-pointed asterisk.

Such an easy and elegant way will not only help out in difficult times, but will also look quite dignified, not yielding to exquisite serving options.

Original folded napkins add extra charm to the table setting. You can use them to decorate your everyday or festive table to create a cozy and festive atmosphere of a feast.

2. Align the left and right corners of the triangle with its apex.

3. Fold the shape in half about the horizontal axis.

4. Connect the right corner to the left behind the napkins and lay one in the other.

5. Rotate the figure. Pull the sharp corners looking up to the right and left, respectively.

Place the napkin upright.

1. Fold the napkin diagonally.

3. Fold the napkin in half along the horizontal axis.

4. Peel back the top of the upper triangle.

3. "Megafon"

1. Fold the napkin in half.

2. Re-fold the napkin in the same direction.

3. Fold both sides of the narrow rectangle downward symmetrically.

4. Rotate the figure face side twist the "little bags" away from you and from the ends

5. "Kulechki" connect with each other.

4. "Southern Cross"

1. Place the napkin with the wrong side up.

2. Fold all corners in turn towards the center.

3. Turn the napkin over.

5. Turn the napkin over.

6. And again fold each corner to the center.

7. Pull out the top right corner.

8. Then all other corners.

Smooth the napkin lightly.

5. "Jonka"

1. Fold the napkin in half (fold on the right).

2. Fold the rectangle in half again.

3. Fold the bottom half diagonally upwards.

4. Fold the left corner forward. Bend the right corner forward as well.

5. Fold back both protruding corners.

6. Fold the napkin longitudinally back.

7. Holding the bent corners with your hand, pull out the edges of the "sail" napkin in turn.

6. "Handbag"

1. Fold the napkin vertically in half (fold to the right).

2. And fold in half from bottom to top again.

3. Fold the two layers of the upper left corner towards the center.

4. Fold the upper right corner towards the center.

5. Bend the resulting triangle down a line just below the middle.

6. Fold the upper right and left corners to the middle.

7. Bend the resulting triangle down to the first triangle.

7. "Artichoke"

1. Place the napkin with the wrong side up. Fold all four corners to the center.

2. Fold all corners to the center again.

3. Turn the napkin over.

4. Fold all corners to the center again.

5. Pull out the tip of the napkin that is inside the rectangle.

6. Pull out the rest of the tips.

7. Pull the remaining four corners out from under the folded figure.

8. "Sea urchin"

1. Fold the napkin into six strips with the top facing away from you.

2. Lay the upper right corner inward.

3. Do the same with the two corners below it.

4. Similarly, fill in all three corners on the left side.

5. Bend the third part of the figure on the left to the right.

6. Fold half of the folded back to the left.

7. Repeat the same operations (items 5 and 6) with the right side.

Raise the corners on top.

9. "Everest"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded in half horizontally (fold at the top).

2. Fold the top corners diagonally towards the middle.

3. Align the sides of the triangle so that their sharp corners are at the bottom.

4a. Flip the shape over and bend the ends that will support it.

4b. Fold on the vertical axis with folds inward.

5. Place the napkin upright.

10. "Asian Fan"

1. Initially, the napkin lies with the wrong side down. Fold down about 1/4 of the top.

2. Turn the napkin over. Fold up about 1/3 of the bottom.

3. Fold the napkin in half from bottom to top.

4. Fold the resulting shape with an "accordion" so that there are five even folds.

5. Holding the open side in your hand, pull out the folds in the depth in the upper part in opposite directions and fix them.

6. Dissolve the fan.

11. "Arch-gate"

2. Align the two side corners with the apex of the triangle.

3. Fold the shape along the horizontal axis with the bottom corner tucked down.

4. Fold the side corners forward.

5. Now the "arch of the gate" has taken its shape.

12. "Horizontal sachet"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded in half with the right side inward (fold at the bottom).

2. Fold down one third of the top layer to create a center fold.

3. Flip over with the opposite side facing you. Bend the sides so they touch in the center.

Fold in the same way again.

13. "Fan in the ring"

1. Initially, the flattened napkin lies face down.

2. Fold the napkin in an accordion manner (2a).

3. Fold it in half in the middle.

14. "Table fan"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded in half with the right side out (fold at the top). Gather three quarters of its length into an "accordion", bending the first fold down.

2. Fold the resulting shape in half so that the folds are on the outside on the left side, and not the folded part on the right.

3. Hold the tissue in your hand with the open ends of the folds facing up.

4. Fold the unfolded section of the napkin diagonally to form a "stand", as shown in the photo.

After that, tuck the "stand" between the folds and place the napkin on the table.

15. "Frill"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded in half (fold at the bottom).

2. Fold the napkin in half again (the open corners are at the top right).

3. Fold the top corner down diagonally and fold it like an accordion in the direction of the diagonal fold.

4. Fold in the next corner at the top right in the direction of the fold.

5. Fold the bottom corner under the napkin.

The right and left corners are also folded under the napkin.

16. "Diagonal sachet"

2. Fold back the corner of the first layer of fabric 2 inches (5 cm) and repeat.

3. Fold the second layer of napkin, tucking a corner under the diagonal roller to form a second roller, 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide.

4. Fold the napkin at the top and bottom and place it on the table, orienting it vertically so that the folds remain diagonally.

17. "Fan star"

1. Initially, the napkin lies with the wrong side out.

2. Fold the top and bottom edges of the napkin towards the center.

3. Bend the bottom half upward, holding the fold firmly.

4. Fold the napkin "accordion" (4 to 6 folds)

5. Holding the upper part of the figure, pull the lower deeply lying folds forward.

6. Put on the "fan".

18. "Bread basket"

1. Initially, the napkin lies with the wrong side up. Fold the right corner towards the center.

4. Turn the napkin over.

19. "Tool wrap"

1. Initially, the napkin lies with the wrong side up. Fold the upper left corner towards the center.

2. Fold the napkin in half from left to right.

3. Fold the napkin in half along the horizontal axis. Fold the lower part under the upper one.

4. Bend the top corner towards the center.

5. Fold the side corners back.

20. "Calla"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded diagonally with the right side out (fold at the bottom).

2. Finish the upper corner, forming a "little bag"

3. Turn out about 1/3 of the "bag".

4. Straighten the resulting figure and give the napkin a vertical position

21. "Column"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded diagonally.

2. Bend the base up, then back about 2-3 cm.

3. Starting from the left, roll the napkin into a tube. Place the remaining edge in the lower folded edge of the napkin

22. "Royal Lily"

1. Initially, the napkin is face down.

2. Fold all corners in turn towards the center.

3. Turn the napkin over.

4. Bend the corners back to the center.

5. Holding the corners in the center, pull out the corners from below so that they form "petals".

23. "Royal Mantle"

Initially, the napkin is folded diagonally downward.

2. Align the left and right corners with the apex of the triangle.

3. Fold them up.

4. Bend the top of the upper of the two lower triangles up to the middle.

5. Fold in half more and fold over the top half of the napkin. Bend the bottom (the remaining triangle) back. Fasten the side corners to each other and pull out the points.

6. Bend the points of the "royal mantle" down and fasten behind the welt.

24. "Hourglass"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded in half along the vertical axis (fold on the left)

2. Fold down the top left and right corners.

3. Fold the left and right lower corners up.

4. Fold the upper triangle down and the lower one up.

25. "Flame"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded diagonally.

2. Fold the resulting triangle "accordion", leaving a small triangle on top.

3. Secure the accordion with the top.

4. Now fold the shape in half.

5. The resulting figure can be secured with a ring or decorative elements.

26. "Shirt"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded diagonally.

2. Fold up the small strip of fabric at the base of the triangle and turn the napkin right side away.

3. Fold the right corner down to the left, the left corner down to the right.

4. Straighten the corners strictly symmetrically and bend the bottom edge back.

"Shirt" can be decorated with a bow cut out of fabric (paper) or candy.

27. "Fish"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded diagonally (fold at the top).

2. Fold the bottom corner up.

3. Fold down the protruding left corner.

4. Fold the right corner in the same way.

5. Fold the left side to the middle vertical line of the figure. Fold over the right side as well.

6. Flip the shape over. You can decorate it with a small shell.

28. "Sasha-corners"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded in four with the right side out (open corners in the upper right part)

2. Fold the first layer of napkin fabric diagonally so that the corner is at the lower left point.

3. Fold back the second layer of fabric so that the corner touches the center fold. Bend the first corner from the bottom so that it touches the corner at the center fold.

4. Fold the lower right and upper left corners back.

5. Place the napkin on the table away from the cutlery.

29. "Slipper with a train"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded in half with the wrong side inward. Fold both upper corners of the napkin towards the middle.

2. Bend the formed vertex downward.

3. Turn the napkin right side up and fold the top corners back to the middle.

4. Turn the napkin over again and fold it in from the bottom edge.

5. Place folds under the square, holding it in the center with your fingers, and fan it out on both sides.

30. "Tiara and Lily"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded diagonally (fold at the bottom)

2. Align the two side corners with the top one.

3. Fold the napkin so that the bottom corner is 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the top corner.

4. Fold the top corner down to the fold.

5a. Fold the sides back and insert one into the other so that a circle forms at the base.

5 B. Place the napkin straight.

6. Style "Lily"

We carry out operations 1-5 (see above).

For a lily-style napkin fold, fold down the top two corners.

31. "Tier corners"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded in four.

2. Fold the first layer of napkin fabric diagonally so that the corner is at the left point. Bend the second layer so that the second corner is 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the first.

3. Repeat the above for the third and fourth layers of fabric so that all corners are 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.

4. Fold the sides down and place the napkin on the table.

32. "The Frog Princess"

Initially, the napkin is face down.

1. Fold the top quarter of the napkin down and the bottom up.

2. Flip the napkin away from you and fold it in half along the horizontal axis towards you.

3. Fold the upper right corner down.

4. Lay the next corner inward.

5. Bend the last right corner back under the shape.

6. Do the same with the left corners.

7. Fold the shape in the middle.

8. Place it on the folded corners.

Place confetti circles instead of eyes.

33. "Tsar's bun"

1. Initially, the napkin lies with the wrong side up.

2. Fold all other corners towards the center.

3. Turn the napkin over and fold all corners back towards the center.

4. Turn the napkin over. Fold all the corners to the center again.

5. Fold the four corners inward from the center.

6. Fold all corners towards the center again and turn the napkin over.

7. Straighten the bent corners.

34. "Hat with a lapel"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded with the wrong side inward (fold on the left).

2. Fold the napkin in half again to form a square (fold at the bottom).

3. Fold the lower left corner, leaving 2-3 cm to the top.

4. Fold the side corners inward and fasten in each other.

5. Place the napkin vertically to form a "hat" with a folding collar, bend one of the top vertices down.

35. "Bishop's Hat"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded in half (fold at the bottom, ie towards you).

2. Fold the top left and bottom right corners diagonally towards the middle. Flip the napkin so that the top right corner is at the bottom left.

3. Fold the shape in half along the horizontal axis, releasing the left triangles.

4. Fold the right side of the figure to the left and place it under the left triangle.

5. Finally, turn the napkin over and place the left side under the right triangle. Secure the corners.

36. "Tent"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded horizontally in half (fold at the top).

2. Fold the napkin into a triangle (align the lower left corner with the lower right corner).

3. Move the right corner of the resulting triangle to the left.

4. Repeat steps 2, then move the lower right corner to the left.

5. Fold the right half of the triangle to the left and place the napkin so that the edges do not wrinkle.

37. "Twisted tent"

2. Align the bottom left corner of the napkin with the bottom right part to form an isosceles triangle on top.

3. Move the right corner to the right.

4. Repeat step 2 lower right corner to the left.

5. Fold the right half of the triangle to the left.

6. Roll the napkin from left to right.

7. Place the napkin in an upright position without unfolding it completely.

38. "Tent for two"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded in half (fold at the top).

2. Fold the upper left corner to the middle along the diagonals.

3. Fold the upper right corner diagonally to the middle.

4. Fold the napkin in half.

Give the napkin an upright position

39. "Tent for three"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded diagonally (fold at the bottom).

2. Align the left corner with the right one by folding the napkin in half.

3. Align the top corner with the bottom right corner by folding the napkin again.

4. Give the figure an upright position.

40. "Cardinal's Hat"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded vertically in half (fold on the left). At the top and bottom, make two narrow folds up and down.

2. Fold the top corners towards the middle so that the flap is visible.

3. Bend the lower part up, turn the corners to the middle.

4. Unscrew the lower part upwards. Bend the side tops back and fasten in each other.

Today, a table napkin is considered a common thing in everyday life. It protects clothes while eating, adds variety to the table. Even a simple paper can be given a peculiar look. And here are some tips on how to beautifully fold napkins on festive table.

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Serving subtleties

• Remember that products of any quality must be square (35 * 35 or 46 * 46 for special cases). Give the desired shape to the rectangular ones, bending correctly;
• When folding into the original figure, try to touch it with your hands as little as possible. The same goes for cutlery if you are composing with it;
• The folded structure should be easily straightened by the guest;
• Fold all napkins of any quality on one table according to the same pattern;
• If you're putting together a modest dinner, don't try to give the napkins an intricate shape. Flat shapes work best. But if a snack plate is used during a meal, make a three-dimensional figure. Columns give a special solemnity;
• Don't go overboard with decorating your holiday table. Remember the functionality of the napkin;
• Place a napkin on a pie plate or snack dish. It is permissible to put it on the left. An exception is serving with drinks. Place the napkin in a cup or wrap it around the handle;
• When choosing a product to match the tablecloth, remember that thinner pieces look better. If the tablecloth is lighter or darker in shade, the material should be the same;
• Use rings. These table decoration elements are created from perfectly different materials(leather, beads, strips of fabric or flowers). Sometimes the rings are included in the set for the services, but they are easy to make with your own hands.

Original ideas

To surprise guests at a festive table or banquet, you even need to give the napkins an original appearance... We have provided 18 text ideas and detailed diagrams for you.

First, fold the fabric or paper diagonally to form an isosceles triangle. Align both equal corners with the top, bend in the middle. Fold back the top of the triangle and carefully unfold the future flower. Take this process seriously if your napkin is papery and thin and tears easily when unfolded.

Fold in half so the two free edges are on the left. Fold the resulting rectangle a second time. Roll the bottom piece of the napkin up diagonally. Fold both corners towards you, and bend their protruding parts inward. Fold the napkin vertically backwards, and then gently pull the future sails of the ship out of its bosoms.

This method works well with a cloth napkin because it involves spreading the material. Fold the material for the future megaphone in half four times. Determine the middle, and bend both sides of the resulting rectangle down. Turn the shape so that the right side is facing you and twist the miniature rolls from the ends. Put them together as in the photo and set the napkin on the plate.

Sachet

• The horizontal sachet allows for original serving of cutlery. To create it, fold the fabric product in half with the right side inward. Make sure the fold is at the bottom. Fold 1/3 of the top down to create a center fold. Unfold the napkin with the other side facing you. Fold out the "wings" so that they dock in the middle. Repeat this action.

• For a diagonal sachet, fold a square cloth in four. Fold the level of the first fabric layer 5 centimeters. Bend the second layer in the same way, tuck it under the first, forming a miniature pocket. Roll up the napkin gently, removing any remaining pieces of fabric inward. Lay the future sachet on the table, fold it up and down so that the cutlery is easily held in the fabric, and the folds run diagonally. The diagonal sachet is considered a tricky folding method, so take advantage of the video tutorial.

Bend about 1/4 of a napkin made of any material down. Unfold the napkin and wrap 1/3 up, fold it in half from bottom to top. Form a kind of fan accordion out of the material, pinch one of the sides. Pull the hidden folds out of the top. Secure them with pressure or a paper clip.

Envelope or handbag

Fold the material in half vertically. Place it so that the bend of the napkin follows right side... Fold the resulting rectangle from bottom to top. Bend the first two layers of paper in the upper left corner to the middle, do the same with the right one. Bend the tiny triangle at the top to the bottom, do the same for the unused layers.

Place the napkin face down. Roll all four corners of the paper square inward. Repeat this manipulation. Turn the napkin over, fold the corners inward once. The last step remains: pull out the tip of the napkin that remains inside the quadrilateral. Then straighten all the remaining corners so that they look the same.

Napkin on a fork

Roll the napkin diagonally. Bend its bottom edge by 2 or 3 centimeters. Make three equal folds and place them between the tines of the fork. If you are using a non-regular 4-prong fork, change the number of folds.

Bend the napkin so that the free edges are at the bottom. Fold the upper corners to the middle, and connect the sides so that the sharp corners are at the bottom. Turn the figurine inside out and fold the paper ends to form a support for the future structure. Fold inward, place the napkin in the shape of a pointed mountain vertically.

Column

Fold the napkin diagonally. Bend the base up about 2.5 centimeters. Starting at the left edge, gradually roll the napkin into a roll. Fold the bottom edge inward and place your column upright on a flat surface.

Fold the fabric vertically in half, making sure the fold is on the left. Bend the upper left and right corners down, and the lower ones up the same distance. Fold both triangles up or down (depending on their location).

Fold the napkin diagonally. Roll the resulting triangle into a small accordion from bottom to top. Use the small triangle on top to secure it. To do this, bend the figure in half, straighten it. Secure the resulting flame with a napkin ring, paper clip, or other decorative items.

Simple tents

• To create a tent for two, fold the napkin in half with the fold at the top. Bend the upper corner on the left to the middle, do the same with the opposite one. Fold a napkin and place it on a flat surface of a table or plate;

• The triple tent is considered to be one of the simplest methods of folding a paper napkin. Fold a square napkin diagonally out of paper. Bend the resulting miniature triangle again, joining the corners together. Roll up the napkin again, and then set the structure upright.

Lay the napkin folded obliquely on a flat surface. Bend the corner from the bottom up, and the protruding left - down. Do the same for the right one. Now gently fold the sides towards the center and straighten the napkin, turning it over to the side with the pattern. It can be decorated with a miniature seashell.

Napkin etiquette

• After bringing the dish, place the napkin on your lap with a bend towards you;
• Wipe your mouth and palms with the top of the napkin while gently lifting the cloth or paper off your knees. Never use a napkin to wipe off lipstick marks, place it on a tabletop, or fiddle with it while waiting for a new dish;
• If you start to feel thirsty while eating, blot your lips first;
• Do not reuse a dropped cloth: replace with another one. Even if we are talking about fabric;
• Do not remove the napkin from your knees until everyone else has finished their meal. After that, just put the paper to the right of the plate. These simple rules will allow you to show off your knowledge at any celebration and even arrange your own with non-standard decorative elements.