Despite the fact that many guests are interested in the abundance of dishes on the table, many of them pay attention to their design. And, of course, they separately evaluate the table setting. Work with napkins gives a special charm and charm to this process. On the table, you can put some beautiful vases with napkins or carefully lay them out in some bizarre form. How to do this, we will tell in this article.
Which wipes are better to use?
Before you reveal some useful tips on decorating a festive feast, we advise you to pay attention to table napkins. So, at the dining and festive table you can use not only ordinary paper, but also fabric products. Paper ones will help your guests get rid of fat and other food debris on their hands and face, while fabric ones will protect their clothes from pollution.
What materials are napkins made of?
In addition to very thin or thick, but lightweight paper, table napkins are made of durable and soft material. As a rule, a natural linen or cotton cloth is used for this. Sometimes a small amount of synthetic tissue is present in the fabric. This is necessary so that when you unwind the napkin, it does not look too messy and wrinkled.
However, silk or rayon should not be used as fabric. Slippery and poorly absorbent materials in this case are not suitable for the manufacture of napkins.
Some information about napkins: what you did not know
Coming to visit or agreeing to attend a special event with a banquet, many of us do not even think about the design features. We not only don’t know how to put a napkin on the festive table, but we don’t even suspect what needs to be done before that. For example, after washing, tissue wipes usually starch. In this case, it is recommended to use the most ordinary starch, which easily dissolves in warm water.
After starch treatment, the wipes are usually ironed with a hot iron. It is noteworthy that for the best effect, the fabric should be a little damp. If the napkins are completely dry, then before you fold them nicely, you need to moisten them a little. For this, for example, it is possible to use a regular flower spray bottle or a spray bottle. Observance of all these simple tricks will lead to tremendous effect. As a result, you get beautifully folded napkins on the table.
We make a beautiful and long "candle"
Napkins themselves, especially in beautiful colors, can be the decoration of a festive feast. However, guests will be much more impressed by the unusual presentation of these napkins on the table. One of the simplest options for this design is a simple candle scheme. To do this, take a cloth or thick paper towel. Start folding it into a tube. And for greater convenience, you can take a simple pencil or felt-tip pen, used as the basis.
Another option: take a napkin, fold it in half (to get two identical triangles). And then lower your fingers to the base of this triangle and start spinning the napkin away from you. At the end, the twisted “candle” is bent in half and placed in a transparent glass. It turns out very beautiful napkins on the table. They look very elegant and at the same time original.
Extraordinarily cute Christmas tree
Another beautiful option for folding napkins is a simple herringbone pattern. This option is perfect not only for the celebration of Christmas and New Year, but also for a children's matinee, birthday, anniversary and corporate party. Such beautiful napkins on the table look spectacular. Especially if they are laid out on plates and decorated with a suitable bright bow and edible star-shaped cookies on top.
The process of creating such an unusual Christmas tree is as follows:
- Take a green napkin and bend it in half (you get a very long rectangle).
- Grab the rectangle at the bottom edge and fold it in half (a very nice square will come out).
- Turn the resulting square so that it looks like a rhombus.
- Start bending each of the layers into a triangle (you should get 5 triangles with a slight indent from each other).
- Turn the napkin down (towards the table surface).
- Take one of the corners of the triangle and wrap it, directing it to the adjacent side (a kind of envelope should form).
- Return the cloth to its original position (turn it over facing you).
- Begin to bend the resulting triangles to the middle.
- Put the resulting Christmas tree on a plate and decorate its top with any edible or inedible decor.
If you follow this instruction, you will get a pretty nice "Christmas tree" of napkins. By the way, by analogy, it is quite realistic to make a similar tree of thick paper napkins on the table. However, their color does not have to be green at all. You can choose, for example, silver, gold, burgundy or pink.
We make a beautiful lotus from napkins: instructions
Napkins made in the form of flowers look pretty pretty on the table. For example, one of the most famous options is a lotus flower. It is a beautiful symbol of divinity. It was from the bud of this wonderful and beautiful flower that the legendary Egyptian god Ra was once born. The lotus also symbolizes fertility, purity and warmth. Using this symbol, you can beautifully fold the napkins on the table. How to do this, let's talk in more detail.
To do this, first take a cloth or paper towel. Lay it out on the table. Spread it out. Fold the product in half. Carefully stroke the middle with your fingers. Then, return the product to its original position. Take the upper corners of the napkin (this diagram resembles the option of making an airplane out of paper) and bend them in the form of triangles to the middle. Repeat with the remaining parts of the tissue. As a result, you should get a kind of envelope.
Flip our envelope. Bend all the corners to the center again. And at the end of the work, bend each of the small triangles with the sides up. This must be repeated with all four corners. It turned out a very delicate lotus from a napkin. It is usually served on the table using beautiful and flat plates.
Create spring mood and napkin tulips
With the onset of spring, one wants a spring mood, joy, warmth and love. Therefore, decorating a festive table in the spring, many prefer a floral theme. And, of course, the most famous spring plant is the tulip. It is presented to beautiful ladies on International Women's Day. And napkins for the festive table in the form of a tulip will be a great addition to the overall design of the hall.
It is done according to the following scheme:
- Take a napkin and straighten it on a flat surface.
- Grasp the corner and fold the product vertically.
- In the resulting triangle, bend the top of the figure to the middle of its base (you should get a kind of boat).
- Grasp the corners of the boat and bend them to the middle (vertically).
- The resulting "ears" lay on top of each other (lap).
- Bend the "ears" again in half.
- Wrap the corners in each other and form a tulip bud.
It turned out a very original tulip from a napkin to the table. It, like the “candle”, can be placed in a transparent glass or small vases.
How to choose a tulip color?
If you decide to make a beautiful tulip out of napkins, it is extremely important to choose the right color for the material. For example, products in white colors symbolize a certain purity of thoughts and intentions. So, such napkins will look appropriate at a wedding, engagement party or during an important business dinner.
Beautiful napkins for the holiday table can be of red color. It is he who symbolizes fidelity, love and passion. This tone is perfect for a romantic date, during the celebration of the next anniversary of family life, before the marriage proposal.
But for the farewell dinner, all the variations of the yellow hue are just perfect. Purple or pink napkins can decorate the festive table for the anniversary. This color speaks of nobility, a certain severity and importance of the event.
How to put napkins on a table in the shape of a rose?
The real flower queen is considered the beautiful rose. She is a symbol of fertility, innocence and earthly passion. Therefore, pink, yellow, peach, red, white or burgundy should prevail in the color scheme of your napkins. Such napkins are sure to appeal to young girls, middle-aged women, as well as older ladies.
They are suitable for decorating a festive banquet during a wedding. When organizing a banquet about the engagement, be sure to make such beautiful paper napkins on the table. To do this, follow these steps:
- Fold the straightened napkin vertically.
- Grasp the base of the resulting triangle and start twisting the napkin like a “sausage” (leave a small two-part triangle on top)
- Go back to the ends of the base and start twisting the napkin like a roll.
- Tuck in the excess edge.
- Turn the product over and pull the slots on the edges received (movements should be in different directions).
- Expand the napkin face.
The result should be a pretty rose with two leaves or petals, gently hanging from the bud down.
Create a lily from napkins
When you need napkins for plates, beautiful envelopes in the form of lily flowers are served on the table. Such items are usually placed on top of plates. And thanks to a peculiar pocket, you can put any additional decoration in them, for example, mimosa branches, tulips or coniferous “paws”.
An interpretation of the meaning of the name of this flower is also interesting. On the one hand, it symbolizes innocence, purity of thoughts and a wonderful beginning, and on the other, it helps sinners atone for their sins after their death. And this means that napkins in the form of lilies are perfect not only for a wedding, but also a memorial evening.
The process of making lilies from napkins
Start making a flower by bending the napkin in half vertically. Bend the resulting triangle in half again. Bend both corners to the center. You will get a small rhombus. Grasp the longest corner and, leaving the middle indent, lead it to the top (closer to the middle). Next, you need to bend (onto yourself) the top layer of the triangle. And then, it remains only to bend the remaining two corners to the middle. Straighten the bud and place it on a plate. A beautiful lily came out.
How to fold a napkin into a “French envelope”?
A napkin wrapped around cutlery and lying on a plate looks pretty nice. This design option is called the "French envelope." It is ideal not only for festive banquets, but also for ordinary dinners in a small family circle. It is done like this:
- Take one napkin and fold it in a square.
- Bend the three corners from above evenly and gently, leaving a small distance between them.
- Adjust the bending of the remaining corners.
- Fold the left side of the napkin and place cutlery in each of the pockets received.
It turns out a kind of envelope, inside of which lie a fork, knife and spoon. The color of the napkin in this case does not play a role.
How to make a swan or peacock out of dense wipes?
Such a bird looks very impressive, especially on a plate. You can make it from dense and multilayer napkins or a well-starched cotton product. To make a swan or peacock:
- First lay the napkin so that one of its corners is facing up.
- Bend the slightly protruding sides (indent a couple of centimeters).
- Continue to fold the product further, repeating the original “accordion” several times.
- Grasp the narrowest corner of the napkin and bend it in the shape of a bird’s neck.
- Spread the tail fan.
At the end of the work, it will turn out as if a beautiful bird with a chic tail is sitting right on your plate. And if there are many such birds, you risk getting into a real paradise.
Double or single fan
If you do not want to delve into complex table design schemes, use the classic options for serving. For example, using ordinary paper napkins, you can make a single or double fan, and right in the napkin holder. To do this, take some napkins and a holder. Fold the products in half (diagonally) and form original corners or triangles from them.
Put them in the holder. And you can do this in only one direction. Or there is an option to use napkins of a different color and place them in the opposite direction. Alternatively, a single fan can be laid out, moving from the center in both directions.
How to make a "home waterfall" on the table?
In order not to be puzzled by the design, you can make a creative “home waterfall” on the table. This option is suitable for family feasts and evenings. To prepare it, first find a not too deep cup and stock up on bright napkins.
Next, take an equal amount of paper products. Fold them in half, perhaps again in half (this will depend on their size). Distribute the napkins into two heaps and put them in a cup so that one part of the product remains inside and the other outside. It turns out a rather unusual and at the same time simple way to design a table.
As you can see, there are many options for decorating the table. Choose the most suitable for you.