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If you're hosting a holiday party
this year, why not add a little pizzazz to the table with a few fancy napkin
folds. By folding your napkins in a creative way, you add another dimension to
your place settings and the appearance of your party table.
The first
thing to consider when you begin napkin folding is the purpose for your
creation. Do you want to fold the napkin so it is merely a decoration that sits
on the table, or do you want your napkins to be folded in such a way that they
become a decorative holder for your silverware? We've chosen a few options to
show you how to do both.
First of all, select a napkin that will work
well for each method. Heavy linen napkins work best when creating looks that
need a crisp edge. They will hold a fold and a crease, if needed. To help your
linen or cloth napkins fold easier, you can also starch them lightly with spray
starch.
You can also try to use two different colors of linens on the
table. This is great if you are throwing a holiday party, using red, white and
green coordinating linens adds a fun touch to the setting. Don't feel you have
to purchase new napkins, pull out what you may have tucked away … jeweled
colors, white, silver or gold work really well for the season. |
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The Pocket Fold
If you want to make a pocket out of
your napkin to hold silverware, the pocket fold is ideal for your place
setting. Follow these steps: |
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Spread the napkin out on the table in front of you. |
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Fold the napkin in half one time so the fold is at the bottom
of the napkin. You should have a rectangle shape now. |
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Fold one side of the napkin over so it is now in quarters. |
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Take two corners and fold them back at an angle. Roll them
underneath so the fold is approximately 2 inches wide. |
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Fold the remaining corners underneath the napkin, but leave
about two inches above the area that you folded first. You will now have two
pointed sides. |
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Finally, fold the two pointed sides into the back of the
napkin. This will then form the finished fold. |
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The Pyramid Fold
The pyramid fold will create a
triangular figure out of your napkin that resembles a pyramid. Follow these
steps: |
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Lay the napkin out in front of you. It should be a square
napkin instead of a rectangular one for best results. |
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Fold the napkin in half in such a way that it forms a triangle.
The tip of the triangle should be away from you and the fold should be closest
to you. |
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Next, fold the two side corners so they meet the top corner.
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Turn the napkin over. |
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Fold it in half again. |
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Pick up the center point and allow it to stand on its base.
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The Simple Roll
Easy, quick to do and elegant. This
works best with a medium weight, carefully pressed cotton napkin. |
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Lay a square napkin out flat in front of you. |
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Fold to create a triangle with the point facing away from
you. |
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Place silverware about 2" from the straight edge in the center
of the fold. |
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Fold both sides in, overlapping each other |
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Roll from the bottom up |
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