Napkin Folding

While setting the table, napkins are also one of the essential elements. In fact you just can't forget to place these. How about placing these napkins in a decorative way? You might have seen the way these adorn the plates and glasses with different fold patterns. If you wish to have something special in the table setting this evening, then this article will definitely help you. Here's how to fold napkins in creative ways.

If you think of napkin folding, origami art is something that you will remember. Just like the various techniques used to make craft pieces, here, the fabric is folded in various ways and placed in lovely patterns.

Candle Fold

Here is one of the lovely ways to fold the napkin. You can place this on the table on a side of each plate or even place in a narrow glass. Start by placing the napkin, upside down on a table. Fold it into half, diagonally to form a triangle. Now place it so that the open ends face away from you and the long side is towards you. Fold the long side up. 1 inch fold is enough, press on the fold well. Now starting from the left side corner, start rolling the napkin towards the right side end. Make sure you roll it tightly, so as to help it stand firmly on the table. Tuck the end in the base, A candle is ready to grace the table decorations.

Fan Fold

This is a common folding style and looks very elegant when placed on the plates. You can opt for any colors and designs for this style. Start by placing it plain on a table. Now fold it into half, by moving the right side on the left to form a rectangle. Start folding it from the bottom, you need to fold 2/3 of the napkin in pleats. So put accordion pleats, 2/3 way up. Now hold it horizontally, the pleats are in your left hand and other end in right hand. Again fold the napkin in half, do not overlap the pleats, keep them on the outside. Now fold the upper right corner diagonally down towards the folded base of pleats. Tuck it under the edge. Place this napkin, so that the center fold is on the plate. Release the pleats, a napkin fan is ready.

Goblet Fan Fold

You can place the napkin folded in this way in the wine glasses. So let's learn. Place the napkin, upside down, flat on the table. Now fold it into half, lift the top ends to meet the bottom ends, so the open end is towards you. Fold the napkin into quarters, you can move the right border to overlap the left border. Now just fold it into half and press the fold to form a crease. Undo this step, we just wanted a crease. Start folding the napkin from the right to left in accordion pleats. Remember that the crease we made, must land on a fold to ensure that both the end folds are even. Now you have finished folding, just press over with your hand to form neat creases. Now fold up the bottom end, to form an 1 inch fold, you can release the upper ends. Put the folded end into the glass and spread the fan. Well, that looks really awesome.

Folding napkin in creative ways is a great way to add a style element to the table settings. With a huge variety of colors available in the napkins you can easily find one to suit the occasion and other table elements. Make sure you select the colors, according to the theme, occasion and matching the plates or tablecloth. It's fun to try out various techniques. Well, you can find out some new ones as well! These instantly enhances the look of the table. Your guest will definitely love to see such a properly set table and will greatly appreciate your efforts.