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TABLE NAPKIN FOLDING
TABLE NAPKIN FOLDING
• It is a type of creative folding that
is done with the use of a napkin
• It can be done or made as an art,
as a work, or as a hobby.
• It is popularly and widely known to
be encountered as a table design
or decoration in fancy restaurant.
TABLE NAPKIN
is a small piece of table
linen that is used to wipe
the mouth and to cover the
lap in order to protect
clothing.
ADVANTAGES OF
TABLE NAPKIN FOLDING
• It adds color, design, and it
makes the table design
aesthetically pleasing and
appealing to the eyes.
• It is also important not just to
add color, but also highlight the
theme of the event.
DIFFERENT STYLES
OF
TABLE NAPKIN
FOLDING
PICTURE
1
THE
PYRAMID
This classy table napkin
folding technique is simple,
fast and made easily with
most napkins. If the napkin
being used is thin and flops
easily then iron it with light
starch prior to folding and it
will turn out perfectly!
THE
PYRAMID
• Fold napkin in half
diagonally.
• Fold corners to meet
top point.
• Turn napkin over and
fold in half.
• Pick up the center and
stand on base of
triangle.
STEPS
THE BASIC
POUCH
• Fold the napkin into quarters
• Orient the napkin so the open
corner is facing away and to the
left.
• Fold the top-most layer of napkin
half diagonally and press it down.
• Turn the napkin over so that the
open corner is now facing away
and to the right.
• Fold the right-side back about 1/3
of the way and press it down.
2
3
C
A
N
D
L
E
Candle napkin folding
is
something
easy,
elegant, looks nice and
fancy but does not take
boatload of time.
CANDLE
• Fold napkin in half
diagonally.
• Fold down base 1/3 of
the way.
• Turn napkin over and
roll from bottom to top.
• Tuck corners inside cuff
at base of fold and
stand.
• Turn one layer of point
down and set on base.
ROSE NAPKIN FOLD
4
Making a rose out of a cloth
napkin is a simple way to improve
the table adornments for a diner
party
or
any
other
special
occasion. In a few quick steps,
you’ll have table full of napkin art
worthy of the fanciest restaurant.
ROSE NAPKIN FOLD
• Lay the napkin face
down in front of you.
• Fold the napkin in half
into a triangle. Turn it
over.
• Fold for about 1/3 for 3
times.
• Roll from bottom to top
• Tucking one into another.
• Peel the stem (it will
serve as the leaves of
the rose.)
4
THE BIRD OF
PARADISE
5
It is stunning and
easily
recognizable
tropical flower.
THE BIRD OF PARADISE
• Fold the bottom half of the top.
• Fold right half on to the left.
• Rotate napkin ¼ turn to the
right.
• Pick-up right and left corners
and turn bottom point under.
• Fold the right point down along
centerline.
• Fold the left point down along
center line.
• Tuck the bottom point under.
• Fold the triangle in half
• Hold larger corner with your
hand. Use you other hand to pull
up each point.
The CROWN
6
Making a rose out of a cloth
napkin is a simple way to improve
the table adornments for a diner
party
or
any
other
special
occasion. In a few quick steps,
you’ll have table full of napkin art
worthy of the fanciest restaurant.
The CROWN
• Lay the napkin face down in front of
you.
• Fold the bottom point up to the point.
• Bring the right point up to the top.
• Bring the left point up to the top.
• Fold the bottom point 2/3 of the way up
and the turn the point back down.
• Flip the napkin over.
• Fold the left point to the center. Fold the
right point to the center
• Tuck the right side into the layers of the
fold.
• Insert your hand into the cuff to open it
up and stand the napkin up.
• Pull the pints out on each side, and
stand the napkin up.
6
PICTURE
7
THREE POINT
FOLD
This
napkin
fold
looks pretty on its own,
but you can embellish it
with greenery or even a
piece of fruit laid on top
of the napkin
THREE
POINT FOLD
• Lay the napkin face down in
front of you
• Fold the napkin in half
diagonally with the middle
point of the triangle facing
down
• Fold the right corner of the
napkin over to the left
• Then, fold the right side of
the napkin toward the left
until the desired “necktie
shape” is formed on the
napkin.
STEPS
8
DIAMOND NAPKIN FOLD
The diamond arrow is one of
the faster folds to make and does
not require a rigid napkin. If you
are in a crunch for time or are
using old soft napkins, the diamond
arrow fold is the one you want.
This fold works well with several of
our
cotton
and
linen
dinner
napkins.
DIAMOND NAPKIN FOLD
• Lay the napkin face-down in front of
you.
• Fold the napkin in half and orient the
open end toward you.
• Fold the napkin into quarters.
Fold the top-most layer of the napkin
in half diagonally – up and to the left.
• Fold the next layer of napkin
diagonally up and to the left, stopping
slightly before the last fold to create
an even, staggered effect.
• Repeat by folding up the next layer of
napkin to a point just before the last
one.
• And one last time with one last layer.
Keep them as uniform as you can.
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ACTIVITY
CRITERIA
CRITERIA
ACCURATE
POINTS
Proper Folding
40 points
Presentation
30 points
Neatness and
cleanliness
20 points
TOTAL:
100 points
TEACHER
POINTS
EVALUATION
Direction: Get one whole sheet of
paper and answer the following
questions:
1.What is Table Napkin Folding?
2. What are the styles of Table
Napkin Folding?
1. ?
ASSIGNMENT
Read and practice the table
napkin folding in your book
on page 55-60
THANK YOU!