Figure “Flower (Rose)”

A napkin folded with your own hands in the shape of a rose is a decoration for any festive event (a fun noisy party, a quiet feast or another holiday). It is made simply and quickly from paper of different colors. You can also use fabric for the rose.

rose-shaped napkin

Stages of production:

  1. Fold the napkin diagonally with the wrong side inward.
  2. Make 2 consecutive folds 2-3 cm wide along the long side.
  3. Turn 90° and carefully bend the end, forming a ring.
  4. Twist the napkin along the long side, as shown in the photo.
  5. Fix the end by pushing it between the folded layers.
  6. Straighten the protruding ends by slightly pulling them upward and holding the lower element with your hand. This is how flower petals are imitated.
  7. Turn the napkin over so that the “petals” are located at the bottom. The upper element is folded in the form of a rosebud. The result is a beautiful flower.

fold the napkin

  • Turn 90° and carefully bend the end, forming a ring.
  • Twist the napkin along the long side, as shown in the photo.

    • roll along the length

  • Fix the end by pushing it between the folded layers.
  • Straighten the protruding ends by slightly pulling them upward and holding the lower element with your hand. This imitates flower petals.

    • straighten the protruding ends

  • Turn the napkin over so that the “petals” are located below. The upper element is folded in the form of a rosebud. The result is a beautiful flower.

    • napkin flower

    The rose flower turns out very picturesque. It looks good on a served table. Cover the surface with a tablecloth, put cutlery next to the dish, place a glass and a candle.

    Napkin “Christmas Star”

    A napkin in the form of an eight-pointed star is a traditional decoration of the Christmas table. Such a figure will definitely enhance the holiday feeling for guests. When creating the composition, it is recommended to use paper of different colors.

    Napkin in the shape of an eight-pointed star

    Step-by-step scheme:

    1. Fold the napkin in half to form a clear fold in the center. How to do this is shown in the photo.
    2. Fold the opposite edges to the center.
    3. Fold the folded napkin in the same way as in the previous step. Straighten it out.
    4. Focused on the fold, fold the bottom edge.
    5. Turn the napkin over and make the next fold.
    6. Continue to perform the operation until the napkin is folded like an accordion (fan), as shown in the photo.
    7. Fold the upper corner inward. Look carefully at the photo to complete the work quickly and accurately.
    8. Do the same with all subsequent tips (from the second to the bottom)
    9. Repeat the operation with the corners on the right side of the fan, starting the fold from the top layer and ending with the bottom. Be careful when folding.
    10. Smooth the workpiece.
    11. Place it on the table and straighten the fan so that the product takes the shape of an eight-pointed star.
    12. Press the right and left edges tightly against each other.

    paper napkin

  • Fold the opposite edges to the center.
  • Fold the folded napkin in the same way as in the previous step. Straighten it out.

    • fold the napkin

  • Following the fold, fold the bottom edge.
  • Turn the napkin over and make the next fold.

    • turn the napkin over

  • Continue to perform the operation until the napkin is folded like an accordion (fan), as shown in the photo.
  • Fold the upper corner inward. Look carefully at the photo to complete the work quickly and accurately.

    • bend the corner

  • Do the same with all subsequent tips (from the second to the bottom)

    • bend the remaining corners

  • Repeat the operation with the corners on the right side of the fan, starting the bend from the top layer and ending with the bottom. Be careful when folding.
  • Smooth the workpiece.

    • straighten

  • Place the fan on the table and straighten it so that the product takes the shape of an eight-pointed star.

    • straighten the fan

  • Press the right and left edges tightly against each other.

    • stretch

    To enhance the festive feeling, it is recommended to make stars of different colors.

    Napkin folded into an envelope

    Making an envelope is the easiest way to shape a napkin when serving. It will work even if a person has no origami skills.

    Envelope napkin

    Stages of production:

    1. Fold the napkin in half.
    2. Fold again, forming a transverse fold.
    3. Fold back several corners of the folded workpiece, bringing them closer to the opposite end.
    4. Then turn the napkin over.
    5. Fold the right and left ends, directing them towards each other. The ends should be positioned slightly beyond the center to form an envelope.
    6. When finished, turn the napkin over. Insert cutlery into the pocket.

    fold back the corners

  • Then turn the napkin over.

    • turn over the napkin

  • Fold the right and left ends toward each other. The ends should be positioned slightly beyond the center to form an envelope.

    • fold the corners

  • When you’re done, turn the napkin over. Insert the cutlery into the pocket.

    • cutlery in a napkin

    Napkin “Jackdaw”

    This is a simple and original option that will suit any celebration. It can be used when setting both a wedding and a Christmas table. It looks equally good on plates and in napkin holders.

    Galka Napkin

    Step-by-step diagram:

    1. Prepare napkins of different colors. Fold each diagonally.
    2. Grab the connected ends and pull the corners to the center of the fold.
    3. Fold the corners on the right and left sides and fix them under the top layer.
    4. Fold the right and left corners, imitating “wings”
    5. Smooth the finished napkins and lay them out on plates (or in napkin holders).

    pull the top corner to the center

  • Fold the corners on the right and left sides and secure them under the top layer.
  • Fold the right and left corners, imitating “wings”

    • form the wings

  • Smooth out the finished napkins and place them on plates (or in napkin holders).

    • smooth it out

    Napkin for a festive table

    Another original option for creating an unusual napkin.

    Napkin for a festive table

    Stages of production:

    1. Fold the edges of the napkin 2 times, as shown in the photo. Then turn the workpiece over with the wrong side up.
    2. Grasp the upper right corner and pull it toward the center.
    3. Fold the left corner in the same way.
    4. Fold the bottom part along the center fold line.
    5. Fold the upper edge inward twice by 2-3 cm.
    6. Fold the right and left ends together at the top.
    7. Turn the napkin over and smooth it out gently with your hands.

    pull the right corner to the center

  • Fold the left corner in the same way.
  • Fold the bottom part along the center fold line.
  • Fold the top edge inward twice by 2-3 cm.

    • fold the top corner

  • Fold the right and left ends together at the top.

    • connect the ends

  • Turn the napkin over and smooth it out carefully with your hands.

    • smooth it out

    Pocket napkin

    An envelope made from a paper napkin is a classic option. It is used at all celebrations. To make it, you don’t need any special skills.

    Pocket napkin

    Step-by-step diagram:

    1. Fold the napkin in half, forming a longitudinal fold.
    2. Fold one half of the folded napkin, connecting the edges with the fold line.
    3. Turn the napkin over with the back side up.
    4. Fold the edge, adjoining it to the folded edge.
    5. Repeat the operation 2 more times until the napkin is folded.
    6. Turn the folded workpiece over. Place cutlery in the pocket.

    fold the napkin

  • Turn the napkin over so that the back side is facing up.
  • Fold the edge, adjoining it to the folded edge.

    • fold the edge

  • Repeat the operation 2 more times until the napkin is folded.
  • Flip the folded workpiece over. Cutlery is placed in the pocket.

    • put cutlery in a napkin