Scheme:

If you want to get a “Twisted Tent,” then roll the resulting figure into a tube, then place it on the table without straightening the edges.

If you want a simple “Tent” for two, then simply fold the top left corner to the middle down in a napkin folded in half, then the right one, then fold it in half and you’re done.

Scheme:

Answers to questions:
1. Do I really starch napkins (just like our grandmothers, in a tank, with starch)? No, I don’t use starch (I’m still sane), but 100 years ago I bought a wonderful thing - starch aerosol (like hairspray, only starch). It lasts a long time. Sometimes I starch my husband’s shirt collars. So “not just a napkin”)))
2. Do I really make all this beauty on fabric napkins? No. Almost never. I always use paper ones.
3. And often does this happen to me? No, not often. Only sometimes, when someone comes to visit, in front of whom you want to show off (for example, my husband’s friends. My friends and family already know everything about me)))

When arranging a dinner party or a festive family dinner, it’s a good idea to know how to fold napkins beautifully, because neatly and creatively folded napkins can give a table setting a special charm and charm. For an informal dinner with friends, a bright paper version is ideal, while for special occasions it is preferable to choose linen napkins that harmonize with the tablecloth and dishes. The best solution that fits perfectly into any format is universal white napkins. Of course, you can simply fold them in four and carefully place them next to each device, but just a few simple magical manipulations can create a small miracle, making your table unique and unforgettable.

Serving classics on video

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When setting the table for breakfast, evening tea or a big celebration, it will not be superfluous to know the basic rules of serving and, of course, traditional ways of laying out napkins. It is necessary to remember a few basic rules for setting the table with napkins:

• Contrary to popular belief, both linen and paper napkins should be present on the festive table. Imagine that the main course is served with poultry or fish, which is partially eaten with your hands. A linen napkin will instantly become covered with greasy stains and will not only lose its aesthetic appearance, but will also become superfluous on the holiday table. Your guest will be embarrassed to look for the sink. Setting a festive table means napkin holders are freely available.

Table setting with linen and paper napkins

• Linen napkins are made from linen or cotton. A small amount of synthetics is allowed so that the napkin, after folding, does not look wrinkled. Do not use silk, viscose and other slippery, non-absorbent materials.
• If the table setting involves a portion plate, then the napkin is placed on it, or between the forks and knives. If such a plate is not provided, then a napkin is placed in its place. A separate glass or wine glass under a figuratively folded napkin is allowed.

• When folding napkins for a holiday table, remember that they should unfold easily and not look too wrinkled, so iron-on shapes are used for decorative napkins that decorate the table.
• It is unacceptable to fold napkins with dirty or wet hands. It doesn't look appetizing and will spoil the mood of the guests.
• After washing, linen napkins should be starched with regular starch, which dissolves in water. Aerosol starch will not give them the proper density. It is advisable to iron napkins while they are still damp, and dry napkins must be moistened before ironing.
• And one last piece of advice. Before folding linen, and especially paper napkins, practice! Otherwise, you can start washing, ironing or running to the store for new napkins right before the celebration.

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How to beautifully decorate a napkin holder

Before learning how to fold complex and simple shapes from personal napkins for a holiday table, let's see how you can beautifully lay out paper napkins in napkin holders.

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20 methods with step-by-step photo instructions

When starting “napkin origami”, you should remember that the initial shape of the napkin should be square: 35x35 cm, 40x40 cm or 50x50 cm - for complex compositions. All napkins on the same table must be folded in the same manner.

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Method one: Herringbone

On the eve of the New Year holidays, learning how to create a Christmas tree shape using a napkin of the appropriate color is very important. And it’s easy to make such a figure.

1. Fold the napkin into quarters
2. Bend the free edge into a triangle
3. Fold the sides to form an irregular diamond shape
4. We bend each corner and decorate it with a decorative bow, replacing the “top” of the tree.

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Method two: Two-color Christmas tree

Such a figure can be made from a two-color round napkin. It is advisable that one side be green, and the other bright and colorful, then your “Christmas tree” will be a beautiful accent on the New Year’s table.

1. Fold the napkin with the colored side inward, leaving a small edge, as shown in the picture.
2. We form a triangle approximately 45% “towards ourselves”.
3. Turn the napkin over and fold the large “tail” of the napkin along the right side line “towards you.”
4. Turn the top edge of the napkin to the right. If you folded it a little unevenly, it’s not a problem! On the contrary, your Christmas tree will become more natural.

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Method three: French envelope

This method of folding linen napkins is very popular for classic table settings. It can be used for lunch or for a big celebration.

1. A square napkin is folded into a square in the usual way.
2. The three upper corners are folded neatly and evenly.
3. We adjust the bend of the corners as in the figure, with the same interval.
4. Fold the left side and place the cutlery.

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Method four: Napkin bag

This universal figure can be made from any type of napkins. This shape will look especially good made from a snow-white linen napkin. The shape works well if you want to decorate each guest's place with a small flower or distribute personalized places. You can put a New Year's wish for a guest or a pleasant surprise in an improvised bag.

1. Fold the napkin diagonally, without respecting the edges, as in the picture.
2. Carelessly fold the large edge so that a small corner remains.
3. We bend the top edge towards ourselves.
4. Like the top, we also bend the bottom edge.
5. We bend the edge.
6. We bend the top corner to make a small barrel.

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Method five: Swan

This rare and very attractive figure can be made from thick paper napkins. But it can really be made from thin starched cotton. Despite the apparent complexity, folding a napkin is quite simple.

1. Place the napkin so that one corner faces up and fold the sides a few centimeters.
2. Next, fold with the same step several times.
3. Bend the narrowest edge into the shape of a swan's neck and head.
4. Straighten the “tail” of your napkin bird.

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Method six: Carved sheet

Before starting work, turn on the iron. We will need it to smooth out wrinkles.

1. Fold the napkin in half diagonally to form a triangle.
2. Slightly adjust the bottom edge.
3. Moving from the base of the triangle to the top, we continue to fold the napkin. We carefully iron each fold with a hot iron.
4. Fold the folded napkin in half. The corner should remain outside.
5. We bring both ends together and straighten them with our hands, giving the shape of a leaf.
6. Fold the outer corner. Ready! Such a beautiful carved leaf can be placed directly on a plate.

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Method seven: Evening flower

You will need an unstarched napkin made of thin fabric, which we will try to fold in the shape of a flower. This option looks great in both tall champagne glasses and ordinary water glasses.

1. Fold the napkin in four.
2. Place it in front of you like a diamond, with the open edges pointing up.
3. We adjust the bottom corner to the top by one third.
4. Starting from one side, fold the napkin into an accordion shape.
5. Insert the bottom of the napkin into a glass or ring. There should be four corners.
6. Carefully separate the layers, giving them the shape of petals.
7. We beautifully place the napkin in a glass, wine glass or glass so that it resembles a real flower, delighting us and our guests.

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Method eight: Rose

1. We spread a napkin made of unstarched thin fabric with the front side facing the table.
2. We take a table fork and, placing it in the center of the napkin (as if we were going to roll spaghetti), push the folds of fabric between the teeth.
3. Now rotate the fork clockwise or counterclockwise to create a spiral.
4. Carefully remove the fork, grab the napkin with your palms and squeeze. Without allowing the spiral to unwind, we turn it over to the front side.

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Method nine: Table fan

1. Fold the napkin in half to form a rectangle. We collect three quarters of the length of the canvas into an “accordion”, bending the first fold down. The distance between the folds should be about 2.5 cm.
2. We fold the resulting figure in half so that the folds are on the left side outside, and the unfolded part is on the right.
3. We take the napkin in our hands so that the free ends of the folds look up.
4. We adjust the unfolded part of the napkin diagonally to create a convenient “stand”. We secure the “stand” between the folds and place the napkin on the table.

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Method ten: Lily

1. Fold the napkin diagonally.
2. We combine the right and left corners with the vertex of the triangle.
3. Fold the napkin in half along the horizontal axis.
4. Bend the top of the upper triangle.

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Method eleven: Royal lily

1. We bend all the corners one by one towards the center.
2. Turn it over.
3. Again we bend the corners towards the center.
4. Holding the corners in the center, carefully pull out the corners from below so that they form petals.

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Method twelve: Fan in a ring

1. Place the napkin face down.
2. Fold the napkin like an accordion.
3. In the center we bend it in half.
4. We insert the napkin into the ring or glass and straighten the “fan”.

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Method thirteen: Flip-flop with a train

1. Fold the napkin in half with the wrong side facing in. We bend the upper corners of the napkin towards the middle.
2. We bend the resulting triangular top down.
3. Turn the napkin over so that the front side is facing away from you and fold the top corners toward the middle again.
4. Turn the napkin over again and fold it from the bottom edge.
5. Place the folds under the square and, holding it in the center with your fingers, fan it out on both sides.

Any table, even not a festive one, will look elegant, thanks to the correct setting and some little details. You can set the theme of the feast, create a friendly or romantic atmosphere, and even lift your spirits. You just need to know how to beautifully fold paper napkins into a napkin holder. We will now share these simple secrets with you.

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Arranging napkins in a napkin holder

The shape of the napkin must be selected depending on the model of the design itself for them.

Napkins in different types of napkin holders

* If your napkin holder looks like a cup, vase or glass (that is, some kind of container), then it is better to use large napkins for serving.

Method 1:

1. Fully straighten the napkin and make a triangle out of it.
2. Roll it into a tube and bend it in the middle.
3. Carefully place into prepared container.

Method 2:

1. Unfold the pekhtmal and create folds, like in a corrugation. The optimal distance between folds should be 2 cm.
2. Fold the resulting accordion in half and place the corner in the napkin holder. To create the appearance of splendor, several pieces of napkin material folded in this way will look great.

* If the napkin holder has a laconic flat shape, it will not be difficult to simply fold a large number of napkins into a fan, the offset between them should be 1-1.5 cm. For a rainbow effect, create a composition of several colors. Only the corners should be visible at the top.

Options for laying napkins

Thanks to the implementation of creative ideas and minimal knowledge of origami, you can achieve a stunning table setting.

Advice! When choosing the color and pattern of paper or fabric napkins, consider the theme of the event. If we are talking about a children's party, buy bright napkins with cartoon drawings. When planning to decorate a table for a romantic dinner, place a napkin holder with a composition of delicate and muted shades on the table.

All subsequent presented methods of serving napkins share the following characteristics - ease of implementation, charming design, elegant and festive effect.

Candle

In order to get a beautiful and clear candle shape, you need to take large napkins of the same color and follow the instructions:

1. Place them face down.
2. Bend it to form a triangle.
3. At the bend, fold a strip of 1-2 cm.
4. Twist the resulting “sailboat” into a tube.
5. Place the corner that extends beyond the mold inside.

A real candle inserted inside will look beautiful.

Fan

We discussed the first method of folding a napkin into a fan above. Let's move on to the next technique for creating a fan model:

1. Flatten the material and place it right side up.
2. Make a stripe at the top, about ? the whole square.
3. Place the workpiece with the other side facing you and wrap 1/3 of the entire area.
4. Fold the resulting shape in half, working from the bottom up.
5. Gather the napkin in the form of a corrugation so that you get 5 folds of the same width.
6. Fix the free side with your hand and pull out the accordion that was in the depths. Using both hands, stretch the product in different directions and fix it.
7. Spread your fan.

Sachet

For a lunch with the family or among colleagues, a napkin sachet is perfect:

1. Take a large napkin (preferably fabric) and fold it face down.
2. Fold 1/3 of the top layer of the workpiece down to form a fold in the middle.
3. Turn the other side and fold into shutters, which should touch in the center.
4. Repeat the previous point again.
5. There should be a pocket where you can put a fork, spoon, knife.

Peacock

You can amaze the guests of any feast with the sophisticated shape of a peacock napkin:

1. Lay it out on the table and fold the top corners to the middle to make a house.
2. Fold the resulting roof down.
3. Repeat the process.
4. Rotate the bird following the diagram.
5. Fold into a rectangle to define the neck.
6. Fold the tip of the neck over to outline the beak.
7. Take another napkin and fold it into a rectangle. This is needed to create feathers.
8. Fold in a corrugated shape, excluding the edge (about 6-7 cm). You should get a tail.
9. Turn the work material over, accordion side down.
10. Attach an accordion to the peacock's body near the neck and place it on the table.

Rabbit

Such a funny and cheerful napkin is usually made for children's parties. You can also adapt it to the Easter table:

1. Place the napkin in front of you and fold it in half. Repeat everything (an oblong rectangle should form).
2. Fold it in the middle. Along the center line, fold the corners at the top.
3. Following the dotted line, fold the corners at the bottom.
4. Mark the left and right corner. They need to be bent diagonally.
5. Turn over and fold the corner at the bottom.
6. Direct the left corner back, and do the same with the right.
7. Pull out the ears to make a rabbit. Now feel free to place your work of art on the plate.

Christmas tree

This model will certainly become relevant during the New Year holidays. To do this, use a regular napkin:

1. Fold it in half.
2. We bend the upper and lower corners to the center (see diagram).
3. Fold the triangles over to form an envelope, then unfold it.
4. Fold in half again away from you.
5. Mark the top of the shape. Fold the left corner at the bottom diagonally at one of the squares. Remove to the other half of the same square.
6. Repeat the procedure with the lower right corner.
7. Fold the resulting isosceles triangle in half.
8. Repeat the whole process from the very beginning to get another tier of the tree.
9. Insert the parts into each other and get a New Year's tree.

Rose

The gentle queen of flowers will decorate any celebration:

1. Prepare a napkin by laying it out in front of you.
2. Fold diagonally and get a right triangle that needs to be wrapped as shown in the diagram.
3. Do it again.
4. Prepare another napkin to roll the bud.
5. Fold diagonally.
6. The right angle should be near you.
7. Twist starting from one side.
8. Adjust the rose petals by turning the edges back slightly.

Examples of more complex options

If you can easily make the proposed shapes from napkins, you can try to build something original to amaze your guests with an unusual setting and your skills.

Video instructions

There is such an anecdote: a client in a restaurant asks why the napkins are greasy, and the waiter says, I’m sorry, but you don’t need to wipe yourself with pancakes.

It's funny, but once upon a time thin, low-fat pancakes like lavash were actually used as napkins. For the same purpose, fig leaves, rice paper, clothing sleeves, and even the hair of court boys were used at different times.

The first fabric napkins appeared among the ancient Romans. Large rectangular cloths protected the bed from contamination (the patricians ate their meals lying down), and they also blotted their lips and hands.

In Russia, the nobility was encouraged to use these hygiene products by the decree of Peter the Great; since then it was forbidden to wipe with a sleeve or tablecloth. The paper napkins familiar to us were patented in the 19th century, and their in-line production began only in the 70s of the last century.

Today, when setting a banquet table, cloth and paper napkins are used. The former are designed to protect clothes from contamination; wiping oily hands or lips with them is now not accepted. Although it is correct to blot your lips with a cloth after drinking or touch it with slightly dirty fingers.

To create a festive mood and surprise guests, square napkins can be wrapped and twirled into the most incredible shapes. The fabric needs to be starched after washing - this way it holds its shape better.

Impressive compositions are made in napkin holders and from ordinary paper products, cutlery is wrapped in them, and in a cafe or restaurant many young people strive to twist a napkin rose for their lady.

The art of folding original paper figures - origami - was born in Japan. This skill was a sign of good manners and was mandatory for the upper classes. According to one version, origami has its roots in the Asian art of draping fabrics for religious rituals.

We are not Japanese aristocrats, but we are able to decorate the table and lift the spirits of our loved ones. We present you a variety of ways to fold napkins with your own hands. Step-by-step instructions are included. With a little practice, you will be able to give lessons to others.

Candle

Start with a simple pattern that doesn't require time or skill. Wrap the napkin in a tube (for convenience, you can wrap it around a pencil and then remove it) and place it in a glass or glass. Appropriate decoration for a home evening, New Year's party, dinner with your loved one. It's quick, easy, and sophisticated, so your guests don't have to guess how to unwrap. By the way, if you arrange a master class for children, they will then be happy to take on this function.

Christmas tree

Coniferous tree is a companion of New Year and Christmas. Christmas trees made from napkins will look beautiful on the table; they are not difficult to make. This option is also suitable for children’s birthdays celebrated in winter. Place the Christmas trees on plates, and on top you can put a bow or star-shaped cookies on top for decoration.

4 flower arrangement schemes: lotus, tulip, rose, lily

In any decor, a floral theme traditionally leads, table setting is no exception. Try to “grow” a lotus, tulip, rose or lily step by step according to our recipes. The table will turn out very elegant.

Lotus

The flower, sacred in many religions, always keeps the flowers and leaves pure. A symbol of divine power (the Egyptian god Ra was born from a lotus), purity, warmth and fertility.

A serving napkin folded in this way will decorate any holiday. If the hero of the occasion is a man, choose shades of blue; if a woman, choose pink or lilac. White or red lotuses are suitable for a wedding table. White color is generally universal; such “flowers” ​​are also good for a business lunch.

Tulip

Symbol of spring, beauty, perfect love. According to established custom, these flowers are given to women on March 8th. You can also decorate the table with napkins in the shape of tulips.

White symbolizes purity of thoughts and trust - for business negotiations, decorate the table with appropriate napkins as a sign of the openness of your intentions.

Red tulips mean love, passion and fidelity - use this symbolism in table setting for your next family anniversary.

If you have decided to break up with your partner and want to have a farewell dinner, here you go yellow tulips. Although in the East yellow tulips have a different meaning - it is a compliment: “Your smile is like the sun!”

Dark purple color- royal blood, nobility, nobility. These tulip napkins can be used to decorate a status table: on the occasion of a significant anniversary, receiving significant guests, celebrating major projects with serious partners...

Rose

Queen of Flowers. In Ayurveda it is considered beneficial along with the lotus. Symbolizes divine ideals and earthly passions, innocence and fertility, the triumph of life and the mystery of death.

Napkins folded in the shape of roses will be a wonderful decoration for a wedding banquet, Valentine's Day, or any women's holiday. Your daughter will be pleased with pink roses, your wife will appreciate red flowers, which tell her about the strength of your feelings. But you shouldn’t give a man roses for his celebration, even from napkins.

Lily

The lily has conflicting meanings. A Slavic women's amulet, a European royal flower... But in the Renaissance, rulers branded criminals with their emblem - probably everyone remembers the “Three Musketeers”.

White lilies symbolize purity and innocence, which is why they are often given as wedding gifts. But - also for mourning days, since these flowers also mean life “on the other side” and atonement for sins.

Accordingly, lily napkins will be appropriate on both the festive and funeral tables. If there is a Lily among your family and friends, decorate the table on her holiday with her namesake flowers.

Crown

The folding method is close to the lily. Suitable for any event, just choose colors in the appropriate style. By the way, if you have napkins that match the tablecloth, try to make them from a thinner material - it will look better.

Heart

Everything is clear here: love, Valentine's Day and just a way to tell your partner, mother or child about your feelings. See an example of how you can set a table using this diagram.

Fan

A universal option. Bright napkins are suitable for a warm dinner with friends or family, a cheerful design can be placed on a children's table, while white ones will add solemnity to the moment. And these step-by-step photos will help you!

Butterfly

A gentleman's accessory. Place the butterfly on a plate for February 23rd or for the birthday of a boy or man. If a representative of the stronger half of humanity is stern and serious, choose a strict color.

Bunnies

Perky rag bunnies will delight children and adults, suitable for Easter, Valentine's Day (rabbits also have long ears, and they are a symbol of reproduction), and indeed for any holiday in a close circle. Hares are, of course, inappropriate for official receptions and sad occasions.

If it’s a little difficult, watch the video instructions that even a child can learn:

With space for a guest card: 2 schemes

Napkins folded according to the following two patterns provide space for a business card. First of all, these options are good for business lunches and dinners: at some conferences, events where there are a lot of people unfamiliar with each other.

You can decorate a large family celebration with such napkins - an anniversary or a wedding, if you plan in advance who to sit with whom. Little guests will also be happy at a children's birthday party - just choose a bright color, and Instead of a business card, you can put a photo of the child and candy.

With napkin ring

If you are wondering how to beautifully fold napkins on a festive table for the most solemn occasion, stop at this elegant option. Such stylish decor is worthy of a wedding, an anniversary, a graduation, and even a summit meeting.

Previously, napkins were hung by the collar, now they are placed on the knees. Moreover, the owners should do this first, so they give the signal for the start of the meal.

“Under devices”: bag and envelope

The last two schemes use paper napkins from which to roll up a bag and an envelope for a spoon, fork and knife.

A table without fabric napkins is suitable for a buffet celebration or informal meetings in a close circle.

Beautiful table decoration helps to lift your spirits and create a special atmosphere. This is a very simple piece that you can even make yourself. A table decorated with elegantly laid out napkin figures will look especially solemn. If you don’t know how to beautifully fold paper napkins on a holiday table, then the following information will be useful to you.

The hostess's table can be decorated with different napkins. The simplest and most affordable option is, of course, paper products. Such napkins are very cheap, so you don’t have to worry about ruining something while experimenting with table decoration.

You can even make figures from paper napkins together with your children. This is a fun family activity that will leave you not only in high spirits, but also with beautiful table decor.

You can also try working with thicker two-layer napkins. This material is familiar to those who do decoupage. Surprisingly, creative girls and women buy two-layer napkins even more often than those who use them for their intended purpose. But it is quite possible to set the table with such bright and beautiful napkins.

But no napkins can replace towels. Previously, according to all the rules of etiquette, they were used when setting the table. And now in good restaurants they are used for serving. Linen napkins are laid out next to the cutlery. Paper ones are placed in a beautiful glass in the center of the table. Thus, guests have the opportunity to protect their festive outfit with a beautiful linen towel, and remove dirt with an ordinary cheap napkin.

You can also use linen towels at home. If you roll them beautifully, they will look even more beautiful and elegant.

Even without any special skills, you can decorate your holiday table with a rose or lily laid out from a thick linen napkin. In addition, such decorative items can be safely used not just once, but several times.

Before folding figures from napkins, it would be useful to familiarize yourself with the simple rules of table setting.

In addition to the napkins, which are laid out next to the cutlery of each participant in the meal, there should also be “common” napkins on the table in a special glass or on a plate. Depending on how you store them, it is worth choosing a more convenient folding method. For example, if you are laying out napkins on a plate, you can fold them into hearts or Christmas trees, and place flowers made from linen towels in a glass.

The choice of the color of the napkin and the print that decorates it depends on the theme of the party and the age of the guests. For example, if you are setting the table for children and are going to have a children's party at home, then bright colorful napkins will suit you. They can even be decorated with prints of your favorite cartoon characters or characters from fairy tales.

When setting a table for adults, you can get by with simpler decorations in pastel colors. Napkins in pink, light blue or pistachio colors will be an excellent decoration for your holiday table.

Housewives often want to decorate everything in the same color scheme. If you like this idea, then decide on one main color and one or two additional tones. As a rule, in this case they are in harmony with the color of the dishes or tablecloth.

Another useful tip for housewives - choose schemes, soberly assessing your abilities and skills. For those who have not been involved in creativity, the simplest schemes are suitable. They are the easiest to repeat, which means you will succeed the first time. And your guests won’t have to think about how to unfold this work of art more accurately. If you have at least a little experience, then you can try to take on something more difficult. Fortunately, there are plenty of schemes of varying complexity.

Simple circuits

Step-by-step instructions with a detailed explanation of each stage allow you to understand the circuits. Here are some examples of simple patterns that you can repeat yourself and teach them to your children, who will happily help you decorate the table.

Fan

One of the frequently used patterns is a fan. It’s not at all difficult to make such a decoration for your table, so similar figures can be seen on the holiday table.

In order to get a beautiful colored fan, you only need a couple of minutes of free time and a simple paper napkin. It doesn't matter what size workpiece you take.

First of all, you will need to lay out the napkin. If there is some kind of pattern on it, then the napkin should be placed with the picture down. If there is no drawing on the paper, then it does not matter. The napkin needs to be folded in half. Then, moving from right to left, fold it like an accordion. The first fold bends down. After you've fanned the napkin, place it on the table next to your plate. If you wish, you can complement the composition with a paper rose or some other decorative elements.

Christmas tree

On the New Year's table there is room for all sorts of variations on the theme of the Christmas tree. These can be not only real coniferous branches or salads laid out in the form of a bright New Year's tree, but also napkins.

For this preparation you will need a napkin folded into four times. Naturally, it is better to take the color of the workpiece “Christmas tree” - green, pistachio, emerald, and so on. It must definitely exfoliate, without this you won’t succeed.

Bend the corners of the layered napkin so that there is a distance of at least one centimeter between them. After you have folded all the corners, turn the napkin over and fold it on both sides so that you get a shape similar to a Christmas tree. The corners need to be bent upward, hiding each subsequent one under the previous layer.

When the figurine is ready, you can simply place it next to the plate or further decorate it. There are many interesting sparkles or beads that can be scattered across the surface of the napkin or even glued to it.

Heart

Another option is a heart-shaped figurine. This decoration is suitable for romantic people who want to please their soulmate. In addition, such figures will look great on a festive table for Valentine's Day.

To decorate the holiday table you will need simple rectangular napkins. It is better to choose red or pink, because they are most often associated with something romantic.

First of all, lay out the thin paper product and fold it in half into a kind of triangle. Its right corner should be bent closer to the center. The same must be repeated with the right one. After you have made such a blank, turn the napkin over. Now you need to bend the top corner to the center again. Move the remaining two apart.

In fact, you already have a blank that resembles a heart. But to make it look more natural and beautiful, bend the sharp upper corners inward - the edges will be more round. Now you can turn the heart over and use it to decorate the holiday table.

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There can be one or several hearts next to the plate. It all depends on how much time you are willing to spend on decorating the table. Both plain hearts and hearts made in different colors look beautiful: pink, beige, white, red.

For those who want to work not with simple paper napkins, but with full-fledged linen towels, it will be much easier. Even just by rolling it and folding the edges, you can already get something that looks like a beautiful rose that deserves a place on the holiday table.

There are many interesting and simple designs that are enough to regularly delight your loved ones and friends with original table decorations. Use them, and you won’t have to spend extra money on decor, because handmade decorations look much more beautiful.

To learn how to beautifully fold paper napkins on a festive table, watch the following video.