Although most people don’t think it, napkin folding is a form of art. It may not be as deeply appreciated as paper origami, but it is a type of origami. Every dinner host needs to learn this art form. What better way to impress the dinner guests than with fancy plating and folded napkins to match it? Grab some fun colored napkins and get to folding! These great napkin folding videos show you step-by-step how to create some really cool designs. Learn how to make a heart for Valentine’s Day, a tie for Father’s Day, a flower for Mother’s Day, bunny ears for Easter, a turkey for Thanksgiving, and an elf hat or tree for Christmas.
❤️ Heart for Valentines Day
🐰 Bunny Ears for Easter
👔 Tie for Fathers Day
🌷 Lily for Mother’s Day
🦃 Turkey for Thanksgiving
🧝 Elf Hat for Christmas
🌲 Tree for Christmas
You can find even more ideas on the napkin folding guide.
NAPKIN FOLDING TIPS:
- Don’t use 2 or 3 ply paper napkins on folds designed for linen napkins.
- Do the square test before you start; in some folds it is essential.
- Do practice for a while first; paper napkins are best for this.
- Do allocate time to do a fold — rushing at the last minute is not recommended.
- Do iron out all the creases.
- Do wash your hands before starting.
- Do the folding on a clean, hard surface.
- Do press firmly so the finished creations will be fresh and crisp.
This decorative folding done with a napkin can be done as art or as a hobby. Napkin folding is most commonly encountered as a table decoration in fancy restaurants using a clean, pressed, and starched square cloth napkin. With a little practice, you’ll impress your guests before they even start their meal!