Find out how you can decorate the table setting beautifully with napkins. What are the types of napkins and how to make flowers, figures from tissue, paper napkins.

The owners always prepare for any special event in advance. After all, for the holiday to be perfect, you need to take into account even all the small details, up to what color you will have a tablecloth on the tables, what napkins should be chosen for the general background of the hall. Everything on the festive table should look perfect. This is always highly regarded by the invited guests at the banquet. Further, we will study in detail how you can decorate the table setting in an original way with the help of napkins.

Types of napkins for table setting: photo

Napkins have been used for a long time. Our ancestors used fabric products in order to wipe their hands, not to get their face dirty during a meal. Certain rules of behavior at the table were followed:

At first, the owner unrolled the napkin, only after that the rest of the guests were allowed to take this item.
You can not make too impetuous movements while eating, shake the napkin, especially waving it.
It was allowed to use the object only after serving the dish.
It is also indecent not to use a napkin if it is on the table.
After the dinner party was over, the item was left to the left of the plate. Throwing a napkin on a plate was considered bad taste.

There are a wide variety of types of napkins. Not only are they different in size, they are also made from various materials... Large cloths are used to cover the knees, and items are not large sizes used to wipe hands, face.

Types of napkins:

Tissue- sew from silk, satin, cotton fabric.
Patchwork style- such products can be sewn by yourself. They are made of matter different color... Craftswomen cut out and then sew on all sorts of shapes in the form of appliqués on the general background of the fabric.
Bamboo napkins- most often used in order not to smear the tablecloth on the table.
Paper napkins- the most common product option. They come in different colors, sizes, and differ in paper thickness.

What napkins can be used to set the table for a holiday, reception, dinner and lunch?

Required attributes festive dinner Are napkins. For serving, both fabric and paper products of different sizes, colors with and without drawings are used (this was already mentioned above). Many housewives prefer paper serving attributes, since they have a number of advantages over cloth ones:

There are many types of paper products with and without drawings, different colors. Paper attributes look very beautiful, especially if you create original compositions for table decoration from them.
Paper napkins are inexpensive.
Cloths can be washed and reused, but they are not always washed perfectly, so sometimes reuse is not possible.

What should be the size of table napkins?

If you cannot decide what size napkins should be taken for festive gatherings with friends and family, then use the following rules:

In order to spend time in a small company - to drink tea with a delicious, sweet, very appetizing cake, small napkins 35 cm by 35 in size will be enough.
During dinner, lunch at home, use attributes measuring 40 centimeters by 40.
And for festive banquets, large napkins 50 cm by 50 cm are suitable.

Types of folding linen and cloth napkins for table setting: step by step diagrams

In order for the fabric attributes of table setting to keep their shape beautifully, they should be slightly starched. Thanks to this, the napkins will have a flawless look. Fabric products can be shaped like a fan, a moth, or simply rolled up in the form of a cone or tube. Any idea for creating a unique design using such products will always be welcomed by guests. After all, it is pleasant to dine if the table is served beautifully, everything is selected with taste.

Cloth napkin fan:

fold the cloth in two
start bending it, as in the picture: then in one direction, then in the other direction
put a ring on one side of the fan to fix it.

To make them look sophisticated, you can add accessories in the form of rings, brooches, or tie them with ribbons.

How beautifully and quickly fold paper napkins on a plate under cutlery: diagrams

When serving festive table Napkins are most often placed in a plate, glass, vase or under a spoon or fork. Skillful craftsmen can create entire works of art from ordinary napkins.

Blue napkin swan:

Fold the paper napkin in half, lock the fold
Expand it again and make two more folds, as in picture 3
Fold the napkin into a bag
Bend the side parts as in Figure 5
Make a side bend
Shape the thinnest tip as in Figure 7
Flip the napkin
Fold it in half
Straighten the swan (figure 10, 11)
Center it on a plate.

Napkin moth:

Unroll the paper napkin
From one corner to another, make a fan
Secure the middle of the piece with a nice ring
Make a butterfly as in Figure 9.

IMPORTANT: When folding the napkin, be careful not to tear it.

Video: How to beautifully fold paper napkins in a napkin holder, stand step by step with a photo?

How beautiful to fold paper napkins in a vase, glass: photo

If you have an idea to put napkins in a vase, glass or glass, you can do the following:

first make a fan, and then place the finished product in a vase
you can take a lot of napkins, push them apart a little, and twist them into a bag
flowers are also made of paper napkins and other figures are placed in glasses, glasses.

Figures from napkins for table setting: photo

If you have a bit of patience and like to experiment, then making figures from napkins will not be difficult for you. In the diagram below, you will see how you can make a hare, a Christmas tree from attributes for setting a festive table.

Christmas tree made of green napkins

How beautiful to fold a boat from napkins for table setting: photo

If you have a nautical theme for table decoration, then napkins for serving in the form of boats will suit you. You can make them as follows:

Fold the sheet in half. Then mark the middle line of the rectangle, make fold lines for the corners, as in Figure 3.
Form the bottom, as in images 4, 5. Form a flat rhombus - figure 6.
Make folds so that the triangle comes out.
Expand it, as in Figure 7, 8. And make a boat.
Place this craft in the middle of the plate.

How to beautifully fold a rose from napkins for table setting: photo

Any guy can surprise his girlfriend if he is from regular napkin will make her such a pretty flower on romantic date... It will take very little time to create it.

How to make a rose:

unfold the napkin
roll a flat strip from it
roll this strip
fix the bottom of the product
Spread the top nicely to make a rosebud.

IMPORTANT: From another napkin, you can make a leaf and a stem for a rose.

How beautiful to fold a fan of napkins for table setting: photo

The fan can be made from both tissue and paper napkins. The principle of operation is the same. Bend the same strips from the napkin in one direction or the other. Then fix the bottom with an accessory, and straighten the top.

How beautiful to fold a flower from paper napkins: photo

Those who own the art of origami can easily make a flower from a paper napkin on their own. And to those to whom this skill is unknown is presented detailed diagram how you can make a beautiful flower.

Instructions:

fold the napkin into a rectangle like in the second image
fold the two edges along the sides
then make a fan
arrange the petals of the flower as in the last two images
glue the sides of the flower.

Napkin craft

How to beautifully fold paper napkins of different colors for table setting?

The table setting will be ideal if you choose napkins for the overall design, so that they look harmoniously with the dishes, tablecloths, and interior items. The image shows how you can combine napkins of different colors.

After the above examples of decorating the table with napkins, you can now independently choose the appropriate option for decorating your holiday. And if you apply even a minimum of imagination, then you will get your own unique style of table setting.

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Techniques for curly folding napkins

NAPKINS
Part 1

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.

1. "Loop"

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.

2. "Lily"

1. Fold the napkin diagonally.
2. Align the left and right corners with the apex of the triangle.
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 down both sides of the narrow rectangle symmetrically.
4. Turn the figure right side away from you and twist the "pouches" from the ends
5. "Kulechki" connect with each other.

4. "Southern Cross"

1. Place the napkin with the wrong side up.
2. Bend 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 slightly.

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 both protruding corners back.
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 on 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. Fill in all three corners in the same way 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 seamy side down. Approximately 1/4 top. fold the parts down.
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 "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.

NAPKINS: Curly folding techniques

NAPKINS
Curly folding techniques
Part 2

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.

11. "Arch-gate"

1. Initially, the napkin is folded diagonally.
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 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.
4. Tuck a napkin into the ring (or put it in a glass) and spread the "fan".

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 napkin 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.

Napkins in their utilitarian meaning have a long history. In ancient Greece, fig tree leaves were used as napkins, with which slaves wiped their master's lips. Cloth napkins are first mentioned in Ancient rome... During the Middle Ages, napkins appeared in Europe.

Nowadays, when serving a festive table, the hostess will never forget to put a napkin next to the plate of each guest. Currently, two types of napkins are used: tissue and paper. Cloth is usually laid on your knees, and paper is used to wipe lips and fingers.

Sometimes paper napkins not served on the table, but only fabric ones. In this case, a single wipe is used to protect the clothes and to wipe them off.

Today napkins are the decoration of the table!

Here are some ways how to fold cloth napkins when setting the table beautifully:

Lily

1. Initial form - napkin folded diagonally. 2. Align the left and right corners with the apex of the triangle. 3. Fold the napkin in half along the horizontal axis. 4. Peel back the top of the upper triangle.

Royal lily

1. Original form - 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".

Artichoke

1. Original form - the napkin is seamy 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 shape.

Handbag

1. Original shape - fold the napkin vertically in half (fold on 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.

Horizontal sachet

1. Initial form - the napkin is folded in half with the front 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.

Diagonal sachet

1. Initial form - napkin folded in four. 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 roll to form a second roll, 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.

Tiered corners

1. Initial form - napkin folded in four. 2. Fold the first layer of napkin fabric diagonally so that the corner is at the left point. Fold 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.

Everest

1. Initial form - 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.

Calla

1. Initial form - napkin folded diagonally with the right side out (fold at the bottom). 2. Finish the upper corner, forming a "bag" 3. Turn out about 1/3 of the "bag". 4. Straighten the resulting figure and give the napkin a vertical position.

Column

1. Initial form - napkin 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.

Hat with lapel

1. Initial form - 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.

Fan in a ring

1. Original form - the flattened napkin lies face down. 2. Fold the napkin in an accordion manner (2a). 3. Fold it in half in the middle. 4. Tuck a napkin into the ring (or put it in a glass) and spread the "fan".

Table fan

1. Initial form - 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 napkin 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.

Small fish

1. Initial shape - napkin folded diagonally (fold at the top). 2. Fold the bottom corner up. 3. Fold the left protruding corner downward. 4. Fold the right corner in the same way. 5. Left side bend to the middle vertical line of the figure. Fold over the right side as well. 6. Turn the shape over and decorate it with a small seashell.

Shirt

1. Initial form - napkin 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 or candy.

Enjoy your holiday!

A tastefully served table can turn a normal meal into an event and bring pleasure not only from the meals eaten, but also aesthetic pleasure. It is very important for a woman to be beautiful, it is important for her not only in words, but also in a memorable evening.
Meanwhile, elegantly folded napkins will create an incomparable holiday atmosphere and make your table especially memorable. It is good to use thick linen or cotton napkins, they hold their shape well and allow you to create original compositions from them. For sophisticated origami napkins, they can be lightly starchy.
Of course, napkins can be folded four times and laid out at each appliance, but a few simple manipulations with them will add style and personality to your table, create the right mood even before the guests sit at the table.
There are many ways and options for how to fold napkins beautifully. Here is some of them.

How to beautifully fold paper napkins on the festive table

How to beautifully fold paper napkins in a fan

If we decorate the dishes for the festive table beautifully, then it will not be superfluous to decorate the napkins beautifully, so that our table sparkles with beauty and originality.
We will learn to fold paper napkins beautifully and surprise our guests.
Now we will decorate the napkins in the form of a fan.
To do this, we need a paper napkin of any color you like, rectangular.
Step-by-step instruction:
1. Unfold the napkin face down. And fold it in half from top to bottom.

3. Turn the napkin over and bend it from top to bottom.

4. The part that is not folded, on the left, is folded diagonally from top to bottom, so that it goes between the folds.

Now you know a few more ways to fold napkins beautifully.
Decorate the festive table with them and please yourself and your guests. It is not at all difficult to fold paper napkins beautifully, you just need not be lazy and want to find a little time for creativity.

How to beautifully fold paper napkins on the New Year's table

A variety of shapes are made from paper napkins, from simple to real works of art. Why not use napkins for decoration New Year's table? For example, you can roll them up in the shape of Christmas trees, decorate with beads and get a real Christmas decoration on every plate.
This method will be perfect for decorating the New Year's table.
Step-by-step instruction:
1.To make such a Christmas tree, use napkins that need to be layered. Place the napkin folded in four, with the open corners facing you.

2.It is necessary to stratify the corners of the napkin. Begin to bend the corners of the napkin in the center at a distance of about 1.5 cm from each other.

3. Napkin with all corners bent. Then the napkin must be turned over.

4. Next, you need to wrap the napkin on both sides and smooth out the fold.

5.Then turn the napkin over again and fold all the resulting corners to the top. Place the ends of the next corner under the previous one.

6.When you finish creating the last corner, fold back the rest of the napkin.

Use it for its intended purpose, beautifully laid out on a plate.
Decorate the Christmas tree with all kinds of tinsel, stars or beads, Christmas toys, Under such a Christmas tree napkin for each guest, you can put a small surprise or a postcard with New Year's wishes.

How to beautifully fold paper napkins with a heart

It is this design of the festive table that can be done on one of the favorite holidays, which is loved by both adults and children - Valentine's Day.

You will need: a square paper napkin, preferably red, but optional.
Step-by-step instruction:
1. Unfold your napkin and fold it in half in a triangle.

2. Then fold the right corner of the napkin toward the center at the top corner of your triangle.

3. Also do with the left corner of your triangle, bend it up to the center.

4. Flip your napkin over.

5.Next, fold the top corner down towards the center of the napkin.

6.Then the two remaining upper corners of the napkin must be folded to the sides.

7. In order for our heart to be more round, you need to bend the upper sharp corners. And turn it over to the other side.

Paper napkins on a festive table in the form of a palm branch

Step-by-step instruction:
1.Fold the napkin in half. Solid side down and fold the top corners of the top layer towards the middle down.

2. Turn the napkin and fold the top layer towards the middle.

3. Peel back both bottom corners of the top layer from the middle and obliquely upwards.

4.Fold the accordion, starting from the left side.

5.Repeat step 4 starting on the right side.

6. Unfold the napkin, tie the bottom with a string, and your palm frond is ready.

Method of folding napkins in the form of a maple leaf

Before the holiday, you should think about the decor of the festive table, it's no secret that beautiful design- pledge Have a good mood!
In general, as it turned out, folding a serving napkin beautifully is not such a difficult matter. Follow the instructions and you will succeed!
We offer you a way to beautifully fold a paper napkin in the shape of a maple leaf.
Step-by-step instruction:
1. Take your square-shaped tissue paper and fold it in half.

2.Then, fold the upper right corner to the center of the napkin, pressing the edges well.

3.Next, you need to bend the lower right corner of the triangle up to the center of the paper napkin.

4. Next, you need to move the upper left corner of your napkin to the center down.

5. Then, as shown in the photo below, bend the top corners of the napkin to the sides.

6., Slip the napkin into the ring. The edges need to be straightened in the form of leaves.

An exquisitely served table is essential for organizing any holiday. In order for the guests to remember the holiday, and they receive an aesthetic pleasure, the hostess should master the skill, in particular, how to fold paper napkins for table setting.

Instructions on how to beautifully fold paper napkins in a fan

We need beautiful napkin any color, rectangular. Then they act as follows:

How to fold a paper napkin on a palm tree plate?

In order to decorate the guests' plates with napkins folded like palm twigs, it is necessary to perform the following procedure:

Master class "How to fold paper napkins in the form of a Christmas tree"

For making a paper Christmas tree, napkins, preferably green, are suitable, which are easily exfoliated. Further, step by step, you should perform the following actions:

Thus, you get an unusual decoration that will suit, among other things, as a New Year's. You can place under the napkins Greeting Cards for guests.

How to beautifully fold paper napkins on a table in the form of a heart?

The step-by-step instructions that will help you fold napkins in the shape of a heart are as follows:

Beautifully folded paper napkins can be an additional reason for a good mood at your holiday.

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