If you want to master the art of beautifully setting a table, you must learn how to fold napkins in a creative and attractive way. Well-folded napkins add extra charm and richness to your table setting.
Beautifully folded napkins uniquely decorate everyday or festive tables, creating a cozy and celebratory atmosphere. All you need is a pack of paper or cloth napkins and a bit of skill. AdmiGram.com will tell you the rest.
10 ways to beautifully and creatively fold napkins
Useful tips for setting the table with napkins
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- For an informal dinner with friends, bright paper napkins are ideal, while cloth napkins that match the tablecloth and dishes are preferable for simple festive occasions. For a special holiday table, both cloth and paper napkins should be present.
- Cloth napkins are made from linen or cotton. A small amount of synthetic material is allowed to prevent the napkin from looking wrinkled after folding. Avoid using
- silk, viscose, and other slippery, non-absorbent materials.
- If the table setting includes a place plate, the napkin should be placed on it or between the forks and knives. If a place plate is not provided, place the napkin in its spot. A separate glass or goblet for a folded napkin is also acceptable.
- When folding napkins for a festive table, remember that they should be easy to unfold and not look too wrinkled. Ironing and using a decorative touch for napkin figures should be reserved for decorative napkins meant to adorn the table.
- It’s unacceptable to fold napkins with dirty or wet hands as it looks unappetizing and will spoil the mood for your guests.
- After washing, cloth napkins should be starched using regular starch dissolved in water. Aerosol starch won’t give them the necessary stiffness. It’s best to iron napkins while they’re still damp; if they’re dry, dampen them before ironing.
- Before folding cloth or especially paper napkins, practice! Otherwise, you may end up having to rewash, re-iron, or rush to the store for new napkins right before the event.
Step-by-step napkin folding techniques with videos
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