Fancy Napkin Folding

Learn Exquisite Ways to Level Up Any Occasion

Know how to make fancy napkin folding fit for special events.

Making a piece of table napkin into something fancy can be done easily with the help of our tutorials! On our website, you can learn various ways to elegantly twist and fold a serviette into something exquisite. To make things easier for you, we have put together various napkin folding tutorials that are made for special events such as weddings, baptismal, formal dinners, and other special events. Each of our napkin folding tutorials has detailed pictures so that you can follow each step properly. Now grab your napkin and let’s start folding!

What is the purpose of folding napkins?

The practical use of napkins is to wipe any crumbs from the mouth or fingers. Especially during fancy events such as weddings and formal dinners, guests can use it to keep crumbs and food stains away from their clothes. Besides practical purposes, they are great to be molded into various figures to make the table setting and ambiance more sophisticated.

What are the types of fancy napkins you need for folding?

There are many types of napkins that you can use to make your dining setting more elegant. Depending on the size, color, design, or material you will be choosing, it will affect how it would look aesthetically on your dining table. Here are the types of napkins we recommend:

Linen Cloth Napkin   

The most common type of material used in napkin folding is linen cloth. They have been used for centuries because of their durability and how easily they absorb food stains. Great to use for special occasions, they can be folded into anything and are available in various colors and patterns.

Polyester Napkin

Polyester materials are also great for sculpting napkins. This cloth material is manageable enough to be formed into various figures like linen cloth. Commonly used as napkins for weddings, they are great for special occasions as they come in a wide variety of designs.

Paper Napkin

If you want to make very intricate folds to astonish your guest then you can experiment on paper napkins. For paper napkin folding, you treat the napkin like origami. Paper napkins are great because you can fold them however you like to create complete shapes. These types of napkins come in various print designs fit for any occasion it may be.

What are the fancy napkin folding techniques that I can learn as a beginner?

If you’re a beginner who wants to get into napkin folding or a person who is in need of something simple yet elegant to put on their table for a special occasion, here are some ideas:

• Standing Fan Napkin Fold Tutorial – 9 Steps

• Rosebud Napkin Folding Tutorial

• Napkin Folding Bishop’s Hat Tutorial