Decorated with paper napkins. Photo ideas and schemes on how to beautifully fold fabric and paper napkins

Paper napkins, cloth wipes, wet wipes… We use them every day and sometimes we only notice them when they run out. But have you ever wondered what their story is? How many years, or maybe centuries, have they existed?

A few words about the history of the napkin

But you won’t guess - humanity has been using napkins for almost three millennia! The first to use them were the Egyptians, and they were made from fig leaves (they were just the right size and density). Yes, what was made there - they simply plucked it and put it on the table. The nobles did not touch them with their hands - the servants, imperceptibly maneuvering between the tables, managed to wipe the master's lips.

Cloth napkins based on asbestos fibers appeared thanks to the Romans or Greeks. Before that, the Romans wiped their hands only on the tablecloth. Asbestos napkins were not cheap, which means they were not available to everyone - only to the nobility. By the way, even Empress Catherine II used such napkins. She loved as a joke, especially in front of distinguished guests, wiping her hands on asbestos cloth, throwing it into the fireplace. After that, the servant effectively took the tablecloth free, completely intact and unharmed, not even charred.

Linen napkins also appeared thanks to the Romans, on the border of their heyday and fall. The names and monograms of the owners were embroidered on them.

In Europe, the popularity of napkins has been uneven, more so in countries where men traditionally wore beards. As you may have guessed, Peter I brought them to Russia. Expression: "Your Grace's Napkin!" right from there.

Napkins were still an expensive pleasure, so they became a symbol of wealth and luxury. They were introduced into a mandatory attribute of a girl's dowry.

Paper napkin appeared only in the XX century. This was significantly influenced by ... the First World War. Kimberly-Clark, a company that just before the outbreak of the war began to study and improve cellulose wadding, began to produce very thin paper fabrics. They were perfect for bandages and gas mask filters, like stuffing in a life jacket... When the war ended, there was a lot of unused goods and the company was at a big loss. Kimberly-Clark is on the path of conversion and is developing a new, peaceful business line. Napkins have taken root in everyday life. There are rules of use. Previously, for example, they put her behind the shirt collar, but now they began to put her on her knees. After eating, it is customary to leave it to the right of the food. Funny details, right?

Serving with napkins

The napkin, as a decoration, began to be used in the Middle Ages. They were then made of fabric - silk, often lace ... Now, in order to beautifully decorate the table, you don’t need to buy expensive fabrics at all, you just need to lay it beautifully on a plate or in a glass. And here are a dozen ways to do it in an original way.

1. Carrot

To do this, take plain orange and green napkins. Instead of green, you can use cutlery (as in the photo) of any green shade. Such "carrots" look beautiful if they are tied with green ribbons.

2. Rose from a napkin

Alas, you can’t wipe your hands with such a rose - it serves only as an element of decor. Therefore, do not forget to stock up on other, more practical napkins, you can put your roses directly on them! The main thing is to choose a spectacular combination of colors. Follow the step by step instructions and practice!

Another version of the rose, only from a tissue napkin.

Master class on how to make a rose from a napkin:

3.Fan

This is a classic. They are made simply and look very unusual, especially if the napkin is plain, or with a geometric pattern. But if your napkin has a beautiful complex drawing or photo, then such beauty will simply be lost in the folds of the fan - better save it for later.

Thanks to the “leg”, the fan stands steadily both on the table and on the plates.

4. Napkin-tie

Very, very unusual. Will please your beloved men. Good idea for February 23 or bachelor party! Such ties made of napkins in large polka dots or stripes look very cool!

5.Peacock

Such a “peacock” looks beautiful in a glass, but you can also put it on a plate, although you will have to make a “fan” for the tail so that the poor bird does not fall on its back. Try to take a “tail” napkin brighter, with a pattern - stains or floral motifs, and for the body of a peacock, respectively - plain.

6. Cup with a ponytail

Do not laugh! Well, I couldn't think of another name! If you do not like this, there is always the opportunity to call these napkins differently, in your own way. For such “cups”, take multi-colored napkins with a geometric pattern.

7.Shirt

Another "male" theme. More difficult than a "tie", but the result is worth it. Idea - combine both of these versions! Plain shirt with a bright tie! I think everyone will be delighted!

8. Neckerchief

For this option, you need a ribbon or decorative cord. When you tie up the napkin as shown in the photo, volumetrically “beat” the corners.

How to beautifully fold paper napkins on a festive table: schemes
You can often read in works of fiction that people wiped their mouths with the edge of a tablecloth or their sleeves at dinner. And such wild acts in modern times were the norm at least until the Middle Ages. Then, for these purposes, they began to use cloth napkins, and after that they invented paper analogues. Officially, 1887 is considered the year of the appearance of paper napkins. Very quickly, people appreciated the advantages of this invention. These wipes were cheap, and they were disposable, so they didn't need to be washed.
Napkins, according to generally accepted rules, should now be not only on the tables in catering places, but also in the house when guests come. Moreover, this accessory can serve as both a hygiene item and a decorative detail, which can become the main decoration on the table. The main thing is to know how to beautifully fold paper napkins on the festive table. Schemes and pictures at first glance seem very difficult, but with a little practice, you can surprise guests with paper fans, flowers, towers and other figures.

Fan folding the napkin
Very often you can see fan-shaped napkin holders, but the napkin itself can also be folded in the form of this item. You can put such a paper figure directly on a plate.
To fold the fan, it is better to use a rectangular napkin, or a square folded in half. The napkin should be placed face down on the table and straightened.
Then you will need an accordion napkin. First you need to bend the base from one edge one or two centimeters down so that the strip is under the napkin. Then you can collect the folds, but about one-fourth of the napkin from the other edge should remain free. After that, it is necessary to connect the ends of the "accordion" with each other so that the free part is under the folds inside.
Now you need to make a stand that will allow the figure to stand. The napkin should be positioned so that the "accordion" is on the left, the straight part is on the right, and the fold line is on the bottom. Now you need to take the upper edge of the free part and bend it to the opposite diagonally. You get a triangle, part of which must be embedded between the folds. Now the "accordion" can be straightened and put a fan.

Napkin in the form of a shirt
A very interesting idea for holidays dedicated to men is to fold a napkin in the form of a shirt. You can make such figures for each guest and sign them, and then put them on plates so that everyone knows where to sit.
For this design, you need a square napkin, which you need to spread out and straighten. Then you need to connect all the edges to the middle so that you get a smaller square. After that, you need to bend the square on each side to the middle to get a rectangle. Turn it over so that the fold lines are at the bottom. Then you need to bend a small strip from one edge by about two centimeters. After that, the workpiece can be turned over again.
Then you need to make a collar. To do this, bend the two upper edges of the napkin to the middle. And to make the sleeves, you need to bend the two lower edges in opposite directions. After that, it is necessary to fold the workpiece so that the lower edge of the napkin is connected to the collar. The ends of the collar need to be straightened out. It is better to smooth such a napkin with an iron so that the shirt keeps its shape.

Table decoration with paper tiaras and lilies
If the holiday is imbued with the spirit of romance, then near each device you can put napkins folded in the form of a tiara on the table.
For such a figure, it is better to use a large square-shaped napkin. It needs to be unfolded and straightened. The napkin is then folded diagonally to form a triangle. It must be positioned so that the fold line is at the bottom. After that, you need to connect the side corners of the triangle with the third corner. Without changing the position of the napkin, you need to bend the bottom corner towards the top so that you get a triangle within a triangle. The distance between the sides of the figures should be about one and a half centimeters.
Then the top of the smaller triangle needs to be bent to connect with the base. After that, you need to bend the side corners of the entire workpiece away from you and connect them to each other. To do this, the layers on one side must be separated and the other side of the workpiece inserted between them.
From a tiara, you can easily make another figure - a lily. To do this, you only need to bend the upper corners in different directions.

Folding the napkin into a double cone
Napkins folded this way also look great when placed on plates. To make a double cone, you need a square napkin.
The base must be folded in half to make a rectangle. The fold line should be at the top. Then you need to take only the upper part of the workpiece and throw it on the right side. Then arrange it in such a way that the lower left corner of the rectangle coincides with the lower right corner. You will get a triangle, the right side of which will need to be bent to the left. Then these actions must be carried out with the second side. The right part must be thrown to the left, connect the corners and then bend the left of the resulting triangle to the right side. The resulting figure must be folded in half, connecting the lower corners. Then you need to take hold of the upper corner and carefully place the double cone on the plate.

Napkin heart decoration
Celebrations such as weddings are not complete without symbols of love - hearts. And so napkins can also be folded in this form.

A square napkin must be unfolded and folded into a triangle. Then the lower corners of the figure must be connected to the top. After that, the workpiece must be turned over to the other side.
Then you need to take hold of the upper corner and bend the two sides of the napkin to the lower corner. Two triangles will open. The vertices of each of them must be connected to the base of the lower triangle. Then you need to "smooth out" the sharp corners. To do this, you need to bend the edges of the future heart a little inward and turn the workpiece over.
And finally, a few more ideas on how to beautifully fold paper napkins on the festive table. Schemes of how to make a peacock or a Christmas tree from a napkin are attached.

Click point #2 in the table of contents below, where 12+ schemes with photos are described in detail.

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Four ways to lay out in a napkin holder

The main answer to the question of how to beautifully fold paper napkins into a napkin holder is to make a corner out of each napkin. Look at the photo below: what do you see? Single and double fan, which are laid out with corners of paper napkins.

So easy and so convenient! It is easy to pull out any napkin without destroying the ensemble, and the most ordinary napkin holder looks like a solid holder of a solemn composition.

Single and double fan

What are we doing:

When folded, fold each napkin diagonally.
We fill the holder with the obtained corners.

Option 1 - lay out two fans towards each other.

Option 2 - lay out one fan from the center to the sides.

Bird with colorful tail

Another option is to fold the napkins like elongated trapeziums that will become the bird's tail. For the details of the tail, we bend parallel corners and fold the napkin in half. A bright and unusual tail will provide blanks from napkins in contrasting colors. The head and neck of a bird is a napkin folded into a flat tube with a bent tip. The creative solution is described by step-by-step photos below:

Such a bird fits perfectly into the New Year's table setting, if the Rooster rules the year, or for any spring holiday - as a symbol of the return of warmth and migratory birds.

Both ways - corners and a bird - are shown step by step in a short video:

Bilateral waterfall in a cup

The fifth option is from non-standard: instead of a napkin holder, we use dishes.

We need a stable low height ceramic cup.
We unfold each napkin 1 time and fold it in half (or 2 times in half - depending on the original size).
We lay the formed strips on top of each other and bend in the middle.
We deepen the middle of the stack into a cup. Voila! Easy to work, home-style creative and very attractive.

And now let's turn to step-by-step diagrams for the most spectacular and simple solutions on how to beautifully fold napkins on a festive table.

12+ effective schemes for napkins at the plate

Having decided to diversify the serving with napkin folds, we will take into account 2 rules:

We need square napkins with a side of 35–50 cm depending on the complexity of the figure (in this article we limited ourselves to simple ones);
Each place at the table must have a chosen figure, otherwise the hospitable harmony of the feast is violated.

Flower and fan in a glass

They folded it, rolled it up, slightly loosened the top and slightly bent the “petals”, put it in a glass. A clear photo is the best instructor! Below are three options for roses - for every taste.

With a fan (or accordion) you will have to work a little longer:

We unfold a regular napkin 1 time - so as to get a long and wide strip.
We fold the strips with an accordion in increments of no more than 2 cm.
We bend the accordion in half and set it in a glass or glass, as shown in the photo.
We keep the same principle for cloth napkins.

Three pleats for a ring and a scarf for a fork

Rings are a win-win option to beautifully fold napkins on a festive table. They open up a new horizon for us for ideas. Look at the step-by-step photo below how easily an ordinary soft napkin turns into a lush, exquisite bow:

The second seemingly obvious option with a ribbon is not devoid of classic charm. Light patterned fabrics for the theme of a particular holiday and a plain satin ribbon are ideal for such a bow - for the middle:

The third option under the ring is a classic flower from the times of Victorian England. It looks very nice on the table, but it is easy to create at home:

Any of the ideas organically accepts natural decor - a sprig of spruce for the New Year or small flowers for the Easter feast.
We can also make rings with our own hands. We will need a base (for example, a long sleeve from foil or cling film can be easily cut into strong rings of the right size) and any decor materials - from a coarse textured thread to tie a ring, to thin lace that can be pasted over cardboard.

And this cute fold in the form of a scarf just asks to decorate the New Year's table. Playful simplicity and naive charm:

Three envelopes for cutlery

Choosing any "envelope" scheme, we can not only beautifully fold napkins on the festive table, but also put cutlery in them, or a card with the guest's name. And when serving for the New Year, it can be a miniature postcard with a wish.

The most popular envelope in European countries is with a beveled corner. It is wide, elegant and able to accommodate the entire set of appliances, and not just the nice little decor. Detailed step by step photos explain the simple process.

Another version of the envelope - with a solid strip in the middle. This simple circuit is well laid out in a short video instruction:

And the uncomplicated version of the envelope in a hurry will easily join the serving of a home holiday and will require a minimum of time from the creator (involve the kids in the festive chores!):

Volumetric figures - Candle and Crown

Are only flat circuits simple? No. Many voluminous options that are stable on a plate on their own are completed in minutes!

Any student will get a curious voluminous version. Napkin Candle that can create a mood in serving a romantic meal or a New Year's feast:

The versatile crown also folds in a couple of minutes. It organically combines with natural decor, becoming a stand for the first spring flowers, fresh herbs or spruce branches in a New Year's theme.

The perfect paper or fabric pinwheel

The classic origami form comes to the rescue in many holiday details:

Weathercocks on a stick to decorate a buffet display;
Accompanying prizes at competitions along with a bouquet of balloons;
Window decoration with hanging geometric elements;
Wall compositions from photos.

Interesting contours of the turntable and ease of execution will also come in handy for the festive table: the weather vane turns out beautifully from any material.

Flower Perfection

Let's complete the parade of simple schemes with a flat flower in the traditional origami technique. This laconic form looks just perfect! Your guests will need an effort to destroy it for the convenience of the table. And who said that a meal is not a place for strong aesthetic impressions? Having trained on simple schemes, we dare and impress!

An important secret to success: for such a flower, choose a traditional, not thin cotton napkin and iron it well before folding.

Secrets of the choice of materials and video TOP 10 folds

The color of napkins and tablecloths. Don't be afraid to experiment! You are not required to observe the contrast of colors or a complete match with the tablecloth. It only makes sense to support exactly the tablecloth with napkins. A solid tablecloth, on the contrary, often becomes the backdrop for bright solutions for each plate. Do not exclude the option of white on white, which is distinguished by a special solemnity.
Napkin material. Our story at the beginning of the article - about napkins in napkin holders - demonstrated the main thing: it is not expensive material that colors the serving, but the creative solution of the element. Paper napkins are a smart choice for beautiful origami. And if you prefer fabric, then choose dense textures that retain their shape well - cotton, linen, chintz, dense viscose.
Don't chase complicated circuits on your first try. It’s better to bookmark our article, because it contains only those solutions that even a novice hostess or a young mother can implement, involving a baby in the process. Cooking a holiday is one of the best educational games!
Take time to fold your napkins at the table. Ideally, practice beforehand. After all, this is a creative process, it is designed to please not only guests, but also you!
Choose color schemes for a specific holiday. The new year is always organic in green, red, gold and white. Autumn celebrations - all the colors of leaf fall. Spring feasts are pastel shades of blue, pink and fresh greens. And in the summer, any associations are open to us - from colorful patterns to juicy yellow and blue colors.

Of course, we did not talk about all the curious ways of how to fold napkins on a festive table, and the above diagrams are only part of the ideas for a festive serving. However, we advise you to start with our selection. Favorable ease of execution and detailed step-by-step photos are a guarantee of success with minimal effort and time.

A napkin is an indispensable attribute of any feast, and many housewives want to arrange these items in the most original way possible. Diagrams showing how to beautifully fold paper napkins on a festive table help a lot with this. Moreover, it is not at all necessary to master the art of origami. In this article, we will look at illustrative examples of how you can use the simplest forms and choose the right color correctly.

Table Decoration Basics

There are many options for beautifully folding paper napkins. To choose the most suitable of them, it is necessary to build on the main principles:

Napkins need to be folded simply so that they do not have to be untwisted or unfolded for a long time before use.
Their shape is chosen based on the age of the guests and the holiday.
By color, they should be organically combined with serving items, especially with a tablecloth.
They can be folded on a plate, napkin holder or simply put in a glass.
Before serving the table, all napkins should be folded and prepared in advance.

If the hostess has never done this, she does not have to start with complex schemes from the Internet. To begin with, you can master the simplest shapes: a corner, an accordion or a tube. Playing with colors and having a sense of taste, it will be possible to decorate the festive table even with the help of such unpretentious forms.

Consider how to arrange a paper napkin in a glass:

Unfold the napkin completely.
Bend it diagonally so that it takes the shape of a triangle.
Lay the triangle with the base facing you.
Next, you need to carefully roll the figure with a tube.
Pinch the right corner of the figure between two fingers, then wind the napkin around three fingers at the same time.
The bottom edge of the tube should be even, and the top edge uneven.
Bend the top of the tube outward (about 1/3).
Put the figure in the glass.

If there is a napkin holder on the table, paper napkins can be folded in the form of a corner or an accordion.

The easiest thing to do corner. To do this, you need to take a square napkin and fold it diagonally - we get an isosceles triangle, which folds in half until the desired size is reached.

Much more interesting is the design in the form accordion. To obtain such a form, follow the following algorithm.

If the napkin is small (25×25 cm), it should be fully unfolded. For large sizes (from 33 × 33 cm), fold it four times.
Give the object the shape of an accordion. When folding, it is enough to observe a step of 1-2 cm.
Now bend the figure in half and place in a napkin holder.

Getting creative

Often, when preparing for a celebration, there is simply not enough time to learn complex schemes for serving a festive table. However, with a creative approach and a competent choice of color, the hostess can achieve an original design even with the help of the simplest forms of folding paper napkins.

Colors should match the holiday and surrounding objects, especially tablecloths. Consider the main examples:

New Year: you can combine green and golden colors.
Halloween: The main colors of the holiday are black and orange.
Valentine's Day: make the simplest figures in red or pink.
Birth of a child: if a boy is born, use a combination of white and blue; at the birth of a girl, take as a basis a combination of white and pink flowers.
Children's holiday: take napkins of several colors and decorate them with an accordion - you get a rainbow. Additionally, you can take orange napkins, twist them into a tube (this method is discussed above) and tie with green ribbon to make a carrot.

Shape examples

If you want really original jewelry, you should turn to schemes with more intricate figures. These napkins are guaranteed to be the decoration of any festive feast. Let's look at a few examples.

Figure "Peacock Tail"

When arranging a dinner party or a festive family dinner, it will not be superfluous to know how to fold napkins beautifully, because it is precisely folded napkins with fantasy that can give the 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 are in harmony 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 four times and carefully arrange them next to each device, but just a few simple magical manipulations can create a small miracle, making your table unique and unforgettable.

Serving classic on video

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

On the festive table, linen and paper napkins should be present, contrary to popular belief. Imagine that the second is served with a bird or fish, which is partially eaten with your hands. A linen napkin will instantly become covered with greasy spots and will not only lose its aesthetic appearance, but will also become superfluous on the festive table. Your guest will be embarrassed to look for a washbasin. Serving a festive table means napkin holders in the public domain.

Table setting with linen and paper napkins

Linen napkins are available in linen or cotton. A small amount of synthetics is allowed so that the napkin, after folding, does not look crumpled. Silk, viscose and other slippery, non-absorbent materials should not be used.
If the table setting implies a portioned 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 glass is allowed under a figured folded napkin.

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.
Do not fold napkins with dirty or wet hands. It does not look appetizing and will spoil the mood of the guests.
After washing, linen napkins should be starched with ordinary starch, which dissolves in water. Aerosol starch will not give them the proper density. It is advisable to iron the napkins while still damp, and dried ones must be moistened before ironing.
And the last tip. Before folding linen, and even more so paper napkins, practice! Otherwise, you can start overwashing, ironing or running to the store for new napkins right before the celebration.

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How to decorate a napkin holder beautifully

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

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20 ways with step by step photo instructions

When starting the “napkin origami”, it should be remembered 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: Christmas tree

On the eve of the New Year holidays, learning how to create a Christmas tree shape from a napkin of the corresponding color is very important. And to make such a figure is easy.

Fold the napkin in four
Fold the free edge into a triangle
We bend the sides to the wrong rhombus
We bend each corner and decorate with a decorative bow that replaces the “top” of the Christmas 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 desirable that one side be green, and the other bright and colorful, then your "Christmas tree" will be a beautiful accent of the New Year's table.

Fold the napkin with the colored side inward, leaving a small edge, as shown in the figure.
We form a triangle of about 45% "on ourselves".
We turn the napkin over and fold the large “tail” of the napkin along the right side line “towards ourselves”.
Turn the top edge of the napkin to the right. If you folded a little uneven - it does not matter! On the contrary, your Christmas tree will become more natural.

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Method three: French envelope

This way of folding linen napkins is very popular for classic serving. It can be used both for dinner and for a big celebration.

A square napkin is folded into a square in the usual way.
The top three corners are carefully and evenly bent.
We correct the bending of the corners as in the figure, with the same gap.
We bend the left side and lay the cutlery.

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Method four: Tissue bag

This versatile figure can be made from any type of napkin. This form will look especially good from a linen snow-white napkin. The shape is well suited if you want to decorate the place of each guest with a small flower or distribute named places. In an impromptu bag, you can put a New Year's wish to a guest or a pleasant surprise.

We fold the napkin diagonally, without observing the edges, as in the figure.
Carelessly fold the large edge to leave a small corner.
Fold over the top edge.
Like the top, we bend the bottom edge.
We bend the edge.
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 is really possible to build it from thin starched cotton. With apparent complexity, it is quite simple to fold a napkin.

Put a napkin so that one corner looks up and bend the sides a few centimeters.
Then fold with the same step several times.
Bend the narrowest edge in the form of a swan neck and head.
Spread the "tail" of your napkin bird.

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Method six: Carved sheet

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

Fold the napkin diagonally in half to make a triangle.
Slightly trim the bottom edge.
Moving from the base of the triangle to the top, we continue to fold the napkin. Each fold is carefully ironed with a hot iron.
Fold the folded napkin in half. The corner must remain outside.
We bring both ends together and straighten them with our hands, giving the shape of a leaf.
We bend the outer corner. Ready! Such a beautiful carved leaf can be put 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 form of a flower. This option looks great both in tall champagne glasses and in the most ordinary water glasses.

Fold the napkin in quarters.
We put it in front of us like a rhombus, pointing the open edges up.
We adjust the bottom corner to the top by one third.
Starting on one side, fold the napkin "accordion".
Insert the bottom of the napkin into a glass or ring. There should be four corners.
Carefully separate the layers, giving them the shape of petals.
We beautifully place a napkin in a glass, glass or glass so that it resembles a real flower, delighting us and our guests.

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Method Eight: Rose

We spread a napkin from a non-starched thin fabric with the front side to the table.
We take a table fork and, placing it in the center of the napkin (as if we are going to wind spaghetti), we move the fabric folds between the teeth.
Now rotate the fork clockwise or counterclockwise to get a spiral.
Carefully remove the fork, grab the napkin with your palms and squeeze. Without letting the spiral unwind, turn it over to the front side.

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Method nine: Table fan

Fold the napkin in half to make 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.
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.
We take a napkin in our hands so that the free ends of the folds look up.
We adjust the unfolded part of the napkin diagonally to make a convenient “stand”. We fix the "stand" between the folds and put the napkin on the table.

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Method ten: Lily

Fold the napkin diagonally.
We combine the right and left corners with the top of the triangle.
Fold the napkin in half horizontally.
We bend the top of the upper triangle.

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Method Eleven: Royal Lily

In turn, we bend all the corners to the center.
We turn over.
Again, bend the corners to the center.
Holding the corners in the center, carefully pull out the corners from the bottom so that they form petals.

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Method twelve: Fan in the ring

Lay the napkin face down.
We fold the napkin "accordion".
Fold it in half in the center.
We insert a napkin into a ring or a glass and straighten the “fan”.

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Method thirteenth: Slipper with a train

Fold the napkin in half with the wrong side inward. We bend the upper corners of the napkin to the middle.
We bend the resulting triangular vertex down.
We turn the napkin away from us with the right side and again bend the upper corners to the middle.
Once again, turn the napkin away from us and lay folds from the bottom edge.
We put the folds under the square and, holding it in the center with our fingers, spread it on both sides with a fan.