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Why use a boring square fold for your napkin when you have the opportunity to spice up your table? Both cloth and paper napkins offer dozens of folding possibilities — when paired with decorative napkin rings, there are even more! Folding a napkin for a ring can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be, so feel free to run wild with your own creations! | Why use a boring square fold for your napkin when you have the opportunity to spice up your table? Both cloth and paper napkins offer dozens of folding possibilities — when paired with decorative napkin rings, there are even more! Folding a napkin for a ring can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be, so feel free to run wild with your own creations! | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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#* There are many different ways you can arrange your napkins for maximum impact — for instance, you may want to place your napkin directly on a plate to draw attention to it or put them all in a basket in the middle of the table so that your guests can grab them as they need them. It's up to you! | #* There are many different ways you can arrange your napkins for maximum impact — for instance, you may want to place your napkin directly on a plate to draw attention to it or put them all in a basket in the middle of the table so that your guests can grab them as they need them. It's up to you! | ||
=== Making a Fan Fold === | === Making a Fan Fold === | ||
| − | #Crease your napkin in half. This method isn't much harder than the basic "puff" fold above, but it ''looks'' incredibly elegant, making it a great choice for when you're trying to impress your friends. To start, lay your napkin flat and fold it in half. Press down on the fold to make a firm crease. Unfold the napkin.<ref>http://www.napkinfoldingguide.com/26-napkinringfan/</ref> | + | #Crease your napkin in half. This method isn't much harder than the basic "puff" fold above, but it ''looks'' incredibly elegant, making it a great choice for when you're trying to impress your friends. To start, lay your napkin flat and fold it in half. Press down on the fold to make a firm crease. Unfold the napkin.<ref name="rf1">http://www.napkinfoldingguide.com/26-napkinringfan/</ref> |
#* For this method, it's more important than normal to use a stiff, square cloth napkin. These sorts of napkins hold creases more easily than paper napkins, making your final "fan" shape look much sharper. In addition, if you don't use a square napkin, the dimensions of your fan may be off. | #* For this method, it's more important than normal to use a stiff, square cloth napkin. These sorts of napkins hold creases more easily than paper napkins, making your final "fan" shape look much sharper. In addition, if you don't use a square napkin, the dimensions of your fan may be off. | ||
#Accordion-fold your napkin. Folding parallel to the crease you put in the napkin, make alternating folds from one side to the other. Aim to fit about four to six folds on each side of the central crease — the precise number doesn't matter. Press down to form creases as you go. When you're done, your folded-up napkin should be a long, skinny, "accordion-ing" strip. | #Accordion-fold your napkin. Folding parallel to the crease you put in the napkin, make alternating folds from one side to the other. Aim to fit about four to six folds on each side of the central crease — the precise number doesn't matter. Press down to form creases as you go. When you're done, your folded-up napkin should be a long, skinny, "accordion-ing" strip. | ||
| − | #* Note that your original crease should act as one of the folds in your "accordion".<ref | + | #* Note that your original crease should act as one of the folds in your "accordion".<ref name="rf1" /> You may need to adjust the width of your folds slightly to get them to line up perfectly with the crease. Over time, this gets easier. |
#Fold the accordion-ed napkin in half. Next, find the middle point of your accordion-ed strip and fold it over itself so that its edges line up. This should leave you with one round, folded end (probably too thick to crease at this point) and one open, fanned-out end. | #Fold the accordion-ed napkin in half. Next, find the middle point of your accordion-ed strip and fold it over itself so that its edges line up. This should leave you with one round, folded end (probably too thick to crease at this point) and one open, fanned-out end. | ||
#Insert the folded end into your ring. Now, all you need to do is put the napkin in your ring. Pull the ring up over the folded end of your napkin until it's about halfway up. Pull on the edges of the open end of your napkin to fan it out and display the accordion-ed folds. Congratulations! You're done. | #Insert the folded end into your ring. Now, all you need to do is put the napkin in your ring. Pull the ring up over the folded end of your napkin until it's about halfway up. Pull on the edges of the open end of your napkin to fan it out and display the accordion-ed folds. Congratulations! You're done. | ||
| − | #* As usual, you can make a bold statement by simply putting this folded-up napkin in the center of your plate. You may also want to try putting the folded end in a skinny glass or champagne flute for an exotic, peacock-like arrangement.<ref>http://www.southernliving.com/food/entertaining/how-to-fold-a-napkin-for-a-wine-glass</ref> | + | #* As usual, you can make a bold statement by simply putting this folded-up napkin in the center of your plate. You may also want to try putting the folded end in a skinny glass or champagne flute for an exotic, peacock-like arrangement.<ref name="rf2">http://www.southernliving.com/food/entertaining/how-to-fold-a-napkin-for-a-wine-glass</ref> |
=== Making a Double Roll === | === Making a Double Roll === | ||
| − | #Fold the napkin in half. This fold is simple, formal, and easy — perfect for last minute preparations for a wedding or fancy party.<ref>http://www.thekitchenhotline.com/2010/10/napkin-ring-folds-and-rolls/</ref> To start, fold the bottom edge of the napkin up to the top to make a rectangle. To be clear, the bottom edge of your napkin should be folded and the top edge should be open. | + | #Fold the napkin in half. This fold is simple, formal, and easy — perfect for last minute preparations for a wedding or fancy party.<ref name="rf3">http://www.thekitchenhotline.com/2010/10/napkin-ring-folds-and-rolls/</ref> To start, fold the bottom edge of the napkin up to the top to make a rectangle. To be clear, the bottom edge of your napkin should be folded and the top edge should be open. |
#* While a square napkin is best here, the material of the napkin isn't as important for the double roll as it is for other types of napkin folds because the napkin doesn't need to support its own weight. Thus, this is a fine choice if you're working with paper napkins. | #* While a square napkin is best here, the material of the napkin isn't as important for the double roll as it is for other types of napkin folds because the napkin doesn't need to support its own weight. Thus, this is a fine choice if you're working with paper napkins. | ||
#Roll one end of the napkin to the middle. Next, take one side of the napkin and tightly roll it inward. Stop when you reach the rough middle point of the napkin. Use the napkin ring or a plate to hold this roll in place while you tackle the other edge. | #Roll one end of the napkin to the middle. Next, take one side of the napkin and tightly roll it inward. Stop when you reach the rough middle point of the napkin. Use the napkin ring or a plate to hold this roll in place while you tackle the other edge. | ||
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#* Don't forget to arrange your napkins rolls-side up — otherwise, they'll just look like an ordinary roll or bundle. | #* Don't forget to arrange your napkins rolls-side up — otherwise, they'll just look like an ordinary roll or bundle. | ||
=== Making a Double Candle Fold === | === Making a Double Candle Fold === | ||
| − | #Fold the napkin diagonally. This amazing fold looks breathtaking when pulled off correctly but doesn't require much more work than any of the standard folds above, surprisingly.<ref>http://www.napkinfoldingguide.com/27-twincandles/</ref> To begin, lay your napkin flat on your table or work surface and fold one of the top corners to the opposite bottom corner. Your napkin should look like a triangle when you're done. | + | #Fold the napkin diagonally. This amazing fold looks breathtaking when pulled off correctly but doesn't require much more work than any of the standard folds above, surprisingly.<ref name="rf4">http://www.napkinfoldingguide.com/27-twincandles/</ref> To begin, lay your napkin flat on your table or work surface and fold one of the top corners to the opposite bottom corner. Your napkin should look like a triangle when you're done. |
#* As above, a stiff, square cloth napkin works best here. You may find that this fold needs more stiffness than any of the other ones in this article — more so than the others, this fold uses the natural strength of the cloth to support the weight of the napkin. | #* As above, a stiff, square cloth napkin works best here. You may find that this fold needs more stiffness than any of the other ones in this article — more so than the others, this fold uses the natural strength of the cloth to support the weight of the napkin. | ||
#Roll from the long end to the point. Grab the long, wide end of the napkin and start rolling it toward the point of the triangle. Roll as tightly as you can. The more tightly you roll your napkin, the more easily it will be able to hold its final shape, so the tighter, the better. | #Roll from the long end to the point. Grab the long, wide end of the napkin and start rolling it toward the point of the triangle. Roll as tightly as you can. The more tightly you roll your napkin, the more easily it will be able to hold its final shape, so the tighter, the better. | ||
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#Fold the napkin in half. Taking care not to let your roll unravel, fold the napkin roughly at its middle point. The "points" at the ends of the roll should align with each other. Keep a grip on the folded base of the napkin to keep it from unrolling. | #Fold the napkin in half. Taking care not to let your roll unravel, fold the napkin roughly at its middle point. The "points" at the ends of the roll should align with each other. Keep a grip on the folded base of the napkin to keep it from unrolling. | ||
#Stuff the folded end into your ring. Next, take the folded end of your napkin and push it into the ring (it should fit rather snugly — if your ring is too big or too small, this can be tricky). The two rolled-up edges of the napkin should stand upright, resembling a pair of skinny candles. Congratulations! You're done. | #Stuff the folded end into your ring. Next, take the folded end of your napkin and push it into the ring (it should fit rather snugly — if your ring is too big or too small, this can be tricky). The two rolled-up edges of the napkin should stand upright, resembling a pair of skinny candles. Congratulations! You're done. | ||
| − | #* One great trick for arranging your napkins with this fold is to bring the folded edge of the napkin flush with the bottom of the ring and stand it upright. The ring should resemble the rim of a candlestick, enhancing the candle-like appearance of your napkins. Note, however, that this arrangement is very easy to tip over.<ref | + | #* One great trick for arranging your napkins with this fold is to bring the folded edge of the napkin flush with the bottom of the ring and stand it upright. The ring should resemble the rim of a candlestick, enhancing the candle-like appearance of your napkins. Note, however, that this arrangement is very easy to tip over.<ref name="rf4" /> |
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